Evolution Exchange Digital Health Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

Host Rose Sullivan speaks with Ken Bremner, CEO at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Vicky Mitchell, Director of Planning and Business Development at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Kevin Joisce, CCIO at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, and Andy Hart, Director of Information Management and Technology at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they share insights on digital transformation, healthcare IT, and modernizing patient care through innovative NHS digital strategies.

Host Rose Sullivan is joined by four leading regional NHS CEOs: Stacey Hunter (Group CEO, University Hospital Tees), Birju Bartoli (CEO, Northumbria Healthcare Trust), Ken Bremner (CEO, South Tyneside & Sunderland), and Salma Yasmeen (CEO, Sheffield Health & Social Care). They share real-world insights into navigating healthcare leadership, strategic collaboration, and overcoming regional NHS challenges. This episode delivers valuable perspectives on digital health, trust coordination, and effective governance in the evolving UK healthcare system. A must-listen for healthcare professionals and innovators.

Host Matthew Plant is joined by Jacqui Rees-Lee (Digital Futures Co-Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Nick Peres (Digital Futures Co-Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Buzz Matthews (Head of Digital Education and Simulation, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Dr. Payal Loma Ghatnekar (Immersive Tech Research Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), David Hallett (Digital Innovation Developer, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Jonathan Watt (Digital Innovation Facilitator, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), and Cayden Anderson (Digital Innovation Apprentice, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust). Together, they explore how the Digital Futures Lab is transforming healthcare innovation.

Host Annabelle Sargent is joined by three dynamic leaders shaping the future of healthcare through digital innovation. Barbara Arroyo, Chief Clinical Information Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Emma Jones, Transformation Programme Manager at Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Sarah Harper, Deputy CNIO and Clinical Safety Officer at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, share their insights on leadership, clinical informatics, and the evolving digital health landscape. Discover how women are leading NHS transformation and driving impactful change across the sector.

Host Bernadette Clarke welcomes Katherine Verrall, Chair of the NHS Kent, Medway and Sussex SDE Public and Patient Advisory Group at NHS Sussex; Steve Smith, Chair of the Digital and Data People’s Panel at NHS Sussex; and Isabel Clark, Strategic Community Partnerships and Insight Lead at the Health Innovation Network for Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. This insightful conversation explores how local health systems are empowering communities, enhancing public engagement, and driving digital transformation. Tune in for key discussions on inclusion, health data, and shaping future-ready, community-led care models across Sussex.

Host Bernadette Clarke is joined by Helen James, a Nutritional Therapist (BANT) at Find Your Healthy Life, to explore the complex relationship between weight and perimenopause. Helen shares expert insights on how hormonal changes affect metabolism, appetite, and body composition during midlife. Listeners will gain actionable strategies to support hormonal balance and maintain a healthy weight through nutritional therapy. This episode is ideal for women navigating perimenopause and looking for holistic health and wellness guidance grounded in science.

In this episode, Bernadette Clarke is joined by Sara Felix, Deputy Director for the 10 Year Plan, Engagement at the Department of Health and Social Care. They discuss the challenges and successes of female leadership within healthcare and the broader public sector. Tune in for insights on empowering women in leadership roles, fostering gender equality, and navigating the complexities of leading in the health and social care sectors.

Host Bernadette Clarke speaks with Marte Roa Syvertsen, Head of Research at Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken HF, to discuss how digital technologies are improving epilepsy care. Marte shares insights on research into remote monitoring tools that help patients and clinicians manage epilepsy more effectively. The conversation explores advances in wearable health tech, telehealth systems, and digital data tracking that support early intervention and personalized treatment. Discover how modern digital solutions are transforming neurology and enabling better patient outcomes in epilepsy management.

Emma Howard is joined by Jordan Reynolds, Lead Pharmacy Technician for EPMA & Pharmacy IT Systems at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Adam Jackson, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for EPMA at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Charlotte Widdop, Pharmacy Technician for EPMA & IT Systems at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they explore how Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration is revolutionizing patient safety and digital workflows. Discover how this team is driving digital transformation in hospital pharmacy, improving clinical outcomes, and leveraging healthcare IT to modernize prescribing practices across NHS services.

Join host Matthew Plant as he welcomes top nursing informatics leaders from across the NHS. Helen Balsdon, Chief Nursing Information Officer at NHS England, Simon Noel, Deputy Chief Nursing Information Officer at NHS England, Chrissy Dixon, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and Sarah Dormor, CNIO at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, share insights into how nurse leaders are shaping the future of digital healthcare. Explore healthcare IT, clinical informatics, and digital innovation driving transformation across the NHS.

Host Rose Sullivan engages with Tom Mann, Digital Transformation Lead; Janet Dodd, Chief Nursing Information Officer; Najma Timms, Speech and Language Therapist and Lead AHP for Digital Technology; and Caroline Kerrison, Chief Clinical Information Officer from Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. They share how digital innovation is improving pediatric healthcare, from clinical informatics and EHR integration to technology-led therapy and nursing advancements. This episode provides valuable insights into the NHS digital transformation journey and the power of collaborative leadership in healthtech.

Join host Matthew Plant as he welcomes Daniel Radford, Head of Digital Programme Management Office at the Federation for the Management of Projects (FMP). They discuss the vital role of structured project management in digital health, the impact of governance on successful project delivery, and strategies for driving efficiency in digital initiatives. Tune in to gain expert insights into how organizations can enhance project execution, optimize digital workflows, and implement industry best practices for large-scale transformation in healthcare and beyond.

In this episode, Rose Sullivan discusses the future of digital health with experts from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Featuring Hannah Cox, Programme Manager; Jonathan Boxshall, Pathology Quality Manager; and Elizabeth Mullen, Consultant Clinical Biochemist, the conversation dives into the innovative approaches shaping pathology services. The episode highlights how Northumbria Healthcare is leading the charge in improving healthcare delivery, ensuring higher-quality outcomes, and leveraging digital tools to enhance patient care in pathology services.

In this episode, host Annabelle Sargent is joined by three experts in the field of pathology. Saghar Missaghian-Cully, Managing Director of North West London Pathology, Tina Bailey, Managing Director of North Kent Pathology Services, and Nicola Newman, Managing Director of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services, discuss the role of pathology networks in the NHS. They explore how digital transformation is reshaping pathology services and enhancing healthcare delivery across the UK, focusing on system integration, management, and efficiency.

Matthew Plant dives into the NHS's innovative approach to supporting an ageing population with Elaine Hodges, Programme Manager at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. Elaine shares insights on implementing the Ageing Well Programme, a transformative initiative enhancing healthcare for older adults. Discover how programme management and digital strategies are improving patient care, promoting wellness, and addressing the unique needs of an ageing population. This insightful discussion is essential for healthcare professionals, innovators, and anyone passionate about advancing elderly care in today’s healthcare landscape.

Emma Heath explores the critical role of project and programme management in the NHS with leading experts. Gary Adamson (Digital Project and Improvement Manager, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), David Swan (Innovation Project Manager, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust), and Christopher Penrose (Programme Manager - Key Systems Improvement, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) share their experiences and insights. Learn how digital transformation, innovation, and systems improvement drive positive change within the NHS, benefiting patients and healthcare professionals alike.