Digital Health News podcast on all things IT and digital technology in the NHS
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Dione Rogers, CNIO Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Holly Carr, Nurse, a nurse at Sheffield Children's Hospital and Florence Nightingale Fellow at NHSX, have both been diagnosed with dyslexia.
Through their diagnosis and interest in health technology, the two have formed a mentorship to support each other professionally and also personally. In this episode they share their story with host Andrea Downey, including how they use technology to manage their diaries, workload and out of the box thinking - something Carr likens to fireworks.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Earlier this month Digital Health News published a feature speculating about a national deal between NHS England and US electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic began to circulate.
A decade on from the failed National Programme for IT, rumours of a national EPR deal undoubtedly sparked concern for some.
But what would a national deal with Epic look like, and what implications would that have for the NHS? Tune in to hear from our news team:
- Andrea Downey, senior reporter
- Hannah Crouch, editor
- Jon Hoeksma, editor-in-chief
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Digital Health Unplugged makes its long-awaited return with a brand new host, as junior news reporter Jordan Sollof sits down with the chief medical officer at NHS Digital, Professor Jonathan Benger.
Professor Benger reacts to receiving a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List for ‘services to the NHS’ and gives special thanks to his team whilst also previewing his keynote speaker session at Digital Health Rewired 2022.
He finishes the podcast by giving his hopes and predictions for the future in terms of digital transformation and integration in the NHS and looks ahead to what NHS Digital still want to achieve.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Host Jordan Sollof is joined by Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive at NHS Providers, in this week's episode of Digital Health Unplugged.
Cordery discusses the huge success so far of NHS Providers' Digital Boards Programme and looks back on a challenging time for the team during the pandemic.
The deputy chief executive also looks ahead to her speaker session at Digital Health Rewired 2022 on the Digital Transformation Stage, along with chairing the Digital Boards Panel on the National Policy Stage.
Lastly, Cordery explains how digital and technology can help tackle health inequalities across the UK and looks ahead to what NHS Providers still have to achieve in the coming months and years.
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Joining Jordan Sollof on the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged is Edward St John, consultant breast surgeon and co-founder and chief medical officer of Concentric Health.
St John discusses the origins of Concentric Health, how his path led to starting-up the company with Dr Dafydd Loughran and their early achievements in the first few years of their journey.
He also explains the positive impact of Rewired Pitchfest, after Concentric Health took part in the 2021 competition and reached the final stage and highlights how the experience for the company has opened new doors and opportunities.
Lastly, St John talks post-Pitchfest, including receiving various investments, looks ahead to what Concentric Health want to achieve in the future and encourages start-ups to apply for Pitchfest next year.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Following a successful Digital Health Rewired, Jordan Sollof chats to Dr Rachael Grimaldi, co-founder and CEO of Pitchfest 2022 champions CardMedic, in the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged.
Grimaldi talks about how and why she founded CardMedic with her husband Tim in the height of the pandemic, their journey with the company so far and the achievements and success they have enjoyed to date.
She then talks about her experience of this year’s Rewired Pitchfest, including what it was like to present online and then in person, how it feels to be the winner and what impact it will have on CardMedic moving forward.
Finally, Grimaldi sets out the short-term and long-term ambitions for the company and their ultimate goal, before giving some top tips and best advice for any start-ups thinking of applying for next year’s Pitchfest.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The Unplugged news team debrief podcast is back – with a new face added to the line-up.
Regular listeners to Digital Health Unplugged will know that junior reporter, Jordan Sollof, took over as the host of our podcast but this time round he appears as a panellist for the news team debrief.
He is joined by host and editor Hannah Crouch and Digital Health’s CEO and editor-in-chief, Jon Hoeksma.
The trio discuss electronic patient records (EPRs) and what the next steps are going to be, as well as the rumours surrounding levelling up and converging of EPRs and a recent Digital Health feature which suggested that 25 of the least digitally mature NHS trusts are to be prioritised for future investment in electronic patient records as trusts are expected to be at the HIMSS Level 5 stage.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
The three chairs of the Networks Advisory Panels are the latest guests to join Jordan Sollof on an episode of Digital Health Unplugged.
Ahead of Digital Health Summer Schools 2022, CCIO Chair James Reed, CIO Chair Lisa Emery and CNIO Chair Sarah Hanbridge discuss the purpose and importance of the advisory panels and their roles as chairs. They also share what they think are the main topics in their areas at the moment and what their ambitions are over the next year.
The trio then give their thoughts on the current direction of policy and what one thing they would say to national leaders, before looking ahead to Summer School, which returns to an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
IT and data in primary care is the topic of the next episode of the Unplugged Podcast as we speak to a digitally-minded GP.
Joining Digital Health News’ editor Hannah Crouch on this episode is Dr Hussain Gandhi, or as some of you may know him on Twitter as Dr Gandalf, the Digital and Tech GP.
The pair discuss a range of recent programmes and strategies such as the GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) and the Goldacre Review.
Dr Gandhi also reveals what digital changes he would like introduced.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
The first part of our Unplugged podcast series which features some of our 35 under 35 bursary scheme members features Sana Shah, Matthew Lee and Emma Arrowsmith.
The trio discuss the success of this year’s Digital Health Summer Schools and in particular the 35 under 35 session before explaining their aims and ambitions whilst part of the bursary programme and the importance of there being a clear pathway for young people who aspire to have a career in the UK health informatics and digital health sector.
Lastly, they give their best words of wisdom and advice to anyone thinking of applying for a place in a future 35 under 35 scheme or something similar.