1.06 - Workforce
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In this episode of BLMK Health Conversations on... we are focussing on the subject of workforce in the NHS. Work is now underway which includes ongoing engagement with colleagues, external partners, and stakeholders. The focus is on developing a new single workforce, training and education function which is centred around the provision of quality support to colleagues. The conversation in this podcast will explore how those aims will be achieved. Host Felicity Cox is joined by some very special guests: Anita Pisani - Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Workforce...
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1.05 - Cancer
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In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On... we will focus on cancer detection, care of cancer patients and the treatment available. With one in two people now at risk of being diagnosed with cancer there has never been a more pressing time to develop and put in place a long-term plan to: diagnose cancers earlier, improve people’s survival rates, and provide well supported and personalised care that is closer to the patient’s home . The ICB’s long-term plan is ambitious and is focused on diagnosing cancers earlier and faster, so that more people...
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1.04 - Shared Healthcare Records
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In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On... we are looking at the use of shared healthcare records to improve the efficiency and quality of patient care. We take a look at the benefits of making medical data available, and discuss how the future of the healthcare system could be shaped by the rollout of shared records. Host Felicity Cox is joined by some very special guests: Mark Thomas is the Chief Digital and Information Officer. He has held senior roles in both health and social care over the last 22 years and leads on integration. Dr Paul Singer, Luton GP, is the...
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1.03 - Digital Innovations in Healthcare
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In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On... we are looking at how new technology and digital innovations can improve healthcare services. From yellow wristbands to , this episode focuses on two recent innovations and how they are transforming and enhancing patient care. Host Felicity Cox is joined by two very special guests: Kerri Trudgill - Deputy Manager, Elcombe House Care Home, Bedford James Dawson - Digitisation Project Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council If you’re interested in Whizan, or you have any thoughts or feedback on the topics discussed in this...
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1.02 - Winter Pressures
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In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On... we are looking at some of the big considerations as we enter the winter months, discussing all the good work we are doing to prepare for winter given the pressure the NHS is under, and what advice we can give to people.
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1.01 - Health Inequalities
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In the first episode of the BLMK Health Conversations podcast, we are celebrating Black History Month and discussing how we engage with the broad cultural landscape in our area. We also look at what we can do to tackle health inequalities both regionally and nationally.
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Trailer
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Welcome to the BLMK UK Health Conversation Podcast. This show is for anyone interested in the changes that are happening in health and social care, and how services are joining up to help people live long and healthy lives across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
info_outlineIn this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On... we will focus on cancer detection, care of cancer patients and the treatment available.
With one in two people now at risk of being diagnosed with cancer there has never been a more pressing time to develop and put in place a long-term plan to:
- diagnose cancers earlier,
- improve people’s survival rates, and
- provide well supported and personalised care that is closer to the patient’s home .
The ICB’s long-term plan is ambitious and is focused on diagnosing cancers earlier and faster, so that more people are diagnosed at stages one or two by 2028.
Host Felicity Cox is joined by some very special guests:
Kathy Nelson, Head of Cancer Network
Dawn Allen, founder of the Henry Allen Trust
Dr James Ramsey, Respiratory Consultant at L&D Hospital
Sarah Miller, Head of Informatics, Cancer Alliance
Amanda Pleavin, Managing Director for Cancer Alliance
Here are the highlights:
(00:27) Introductions and background
(03:14) How do we support people living with cancer and beyond?
(10:06) What are we doing locally to get patients the diagnosis and treatment they need?
(15:36) The current picture of cancer rates in BLMK
(22:36) How are we supporting faster diagnosis?
(28:32) What can we do to accelerate the work?
(31:09) How has Covid impacted cancer care?
(36:52) Collaboration improves care