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Evo Digital Health #202 - Elective Recovery With Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
48:48|Today's episode is hosted by Emma Howard and they are joined on the podcast by Richard Sterry, Head of Performance and Improvement at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Richard Thomson, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Matthew Warren, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The conversation explores elective recovery and how NHS organisations are addressing waiting lists and restoring services following periods of sustained pressure. The exchange highlights performance improvement strategies, patient pathway redesign and the operational challenges facing acute trusts. It reflects on the role of clinical leadership, data driven decision making and service transformation in delivering sustainable elective recovery. The discussion also considers collaboration across teams, innovation in gastroenterology services and practical approaches to improving access to care. Listeners gain insight into NHS performance management, hospital operations and long term healthcare transformation within a complex public sector environment.
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Evo Digital Health #201 - Transforming Clinical Practice With Ambient Voice Technology In The NHS
36:51|Today's episode is hosted by Matthew Plant and they are joined on the podcast by Lauren Riddle, Transformation Programme Manager at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Charlotte Grimwood, Lead Digital Clinical Safety Officer at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The conversation explores how ambient voice technology is beginning to reshape clinical practice across the NHS, with a focus on supporting clinicians and improving everyday workflows. The exchange highlights how digital health initiatives are approached within large healthcare organisations and the considerations involved in adopting new tools safely and effectively. Across the discussion, broader themes around transformation, governance and patient safety are examined, alongside how digital solutions can reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical focus. Ambient voice technology is positioned within the wider context of NHS digital transformation, workforce pressures and long term service improvement. The episode offers a thoughtful overview of how healthcare technology is being implemented in practice and the importance of balancing innovation with clinical safety and organisational readiness.
Evo Digital Health #200 - Digital Innovation In Pharmacy
54:25|Today's episode is hosted by David Dowdall and they are joined on the podcast by Kandarp Thakkar, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director of Medicines Optimisation at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Michael Marven, Chief Pharmacist at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Ramandeep Kaur, Chief Clinical Information Officer at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group and Matthew Kaye, Director of Pharmacy Services at North Bristol NHS Trust. The conversation explores digital innovation in pharmacy and how technology is reshaping medicines management across NHS organisations. The exchange highlights how clinical leadership, data driven decision making and modern health IT systems are influencing patient safety, workforce efficiency and service design. Listeners gain insight into the practical challenges of digital transformation, from interoperability and clinical engagement to governance and change management. The discussion also considers future opportunities for pharmacy informatics, electronic prescribing and smarter use of data, showing how digital innovation in pharmacy can support more connected, resilient and patient centred healthcare services.
Evo Digital Health #199 - Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Discussing Monday.com
31:23|Today's episode is hosted by Rose Sullivan and they are joined on the podcast by Tom Mitchell, Digital Change Manager at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Sandra Plytaityte, Digital Systems Manager at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Cavern Hall, Digital Project Manager at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Sophie Slater, Medical Staffing Recruitment Team Leader at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, and Shirley Davies, Training Team Leader at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The conversation explores how digital transformation within healthcare is driven by effective collaboration tools such as Monday.com. The team discusses how streamlined processes and improved workflow visibility are supporting efficiency and innovation across the Trust. The exchange highlights practical insights into project management, staff engagement, and data integration within NHS systems. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how technology continues to shape patient care and organisational effectiveness across the healthcare sector.
Evo Digital Health #198 - Iceland Healthcare System Review
37:05|Today's episode is hosted by Bernadette Clarke and they are joined on the podcast by Svava María Atladóttir, Director of Development at Landspítali National University Hospital, and Morten Thorkildsen, Independent Management Consultant at Morten Thorkildsen Consulting AS. The conversation explores the structure and evolution of the Icelandic healthcare system, delving into how digital transformation and innovation are shaping patient outcomes and operational efficiency. With insights from both public sector leadership and independent consultancy, the discussion highlights the collaborative efforts driving healthcare modernisation across Iceland. The exchange highlights best practices in governance, sustainability, and patient care integration, offering valuable comparisons to other European systems. Listeners gain an understanding of how strategic development and technology integration continue to redefine modern health services, fostering resilience and adaptability in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Evo Digital Health #197 - Digital Poverty And Digital Inclusion
54:52|Today’s episode is hosted by Matthew Plant and they are joined on the podcast by Jules Gudgeon, Chief Midwifery Information Officer at NHS England, Bryony Evans, Network Growth & Activation Manager at Good Things Foundation, Grace Murray, Digital Midwife at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Jennifer Lyons, Senior Midwifery Informatics Lead, Gayle Dellow, Lead Digital Midwife at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Jessica Nichols, Lead Digital Midwife at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. The conversation explores how healthcare leaders are addressing digital poverty and promoting digital inclusion across healthcare systems. The guests share their perspectives on ensuring equitable access to digital health tools and the importance of empowering both patients and healthcare professionals through technology. The exchange highlights initiatives that bridge the digital divide, strengthen patient engagement and enhance service delivery across the NHS and wider community. Listeners will gain insight into how digital health innovation supports inclusivity and drives sustainable improvement in patient outcomes through collaboration, education and digital access. The conversation explores how healthcare leaders are addressing digital poverty and promoting digital inclusion across healthcare systems. The guests share their perspectives on ensuring equitable access to digital health tools and the importance of empowering both patients and healthcare professionals through technology. The exchange highlights initiatives that bridge the digital divide, strengthen patient engagement and enhance service delivery across the NHS and wider community. Listeners will gain insight into how digital health innovation supports inclusivity and drives sustainable improvement in patient outcomes through collaboration, education and digital access.
Evo Digital Health #196 - Nursing Leadership In Digital Health
39:42|Host David Dowdall brings together four leading voices in nursing leadership and digital transformation. Helen Balsdon, National Chief Nursing Information Officer at NHS England, shares insights on driving innovation in patient care. Fran Beadle, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Digital Health and Care Wales, discusses advancing nursing informatics. Tim James, Clinical Director & Nursing Executive at Oracle Health, explains the role of technology in improving outcomes. Loretto Grogan, National CIO for Nursing and Midwifery at HSE, highlights empowering nurses through digital solutions.
