Tara Humphrey looks behind-the-scenes at the business side of healthcare by talking to NHS and private healthcare leaders. And, throughout this podcast, she also shares her own project management and leadership insights. Tara has an MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management and Leadership. She is the Founder and the Managing Director of THC Primary Care a leading healthcare consultancy.
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Sam Rafoss will introduce you to soulful entrepreneurs who are either beginning their discovery of their personal brand or masters of it. Using her business & marketing expertise and spirituality, she will uncover the connection between our inner-self and the role it plays in our outer brand to unveil the secrets of success. Sam’s soul calling is to help the healers of the world attract their ideal clients and make money doing what they love to do. Listen in and learn the techniques and tool ...
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#330 Transforming Barnardo's into a Health and Care Organisation with Rukshana Kapasi
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Rukshana Kapasi, Director of Health for Barnardo's, discusses her role in transforming the organisation into a health and social care organisation. She highlights the wide range of services provided by Barnardo's, from mental health support to employment and training programmes. Rukshana offers advice for new directors, such as taking time to under…
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#331 Living with Type 1 Diabetes: A Lifetime of Thinking with Chris Bright
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What if the common perceptions about living with type 1 diabetes were completely wrong? Join us for an engaging conversation with Chris Bright, a dynamic advocate who is reshaping the narrative around this condition. Chris, who successfully manages his diabetes while excelling in sports and serving as the Community Partnerships and Events Lead at B…
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#329 Addressing Barriers to Health Literacy with Sue Lacey Bryant
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Sue Lacey Bryant, Visiting Professor in Knowledge and Information Mobilisation at Manchester Metropolitan University joins Tara to discuss health literacy and its impact on healthcare outcomes. They explore the definition of health literacy and the skills and confidence needed to navigate the healthcare system. Highlights include: The barriers face…
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#328 A Journey to Transforming Community Health with Christiana Melam
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Christiana Melam, founder and CEO of the National Association of Link Workers, discusses social prescribing and the role of social prescribing link workers in healthcare. Tara's conversation with Christiana Melam, founder and CEO of the National Association of Social Prescribing Link Workers, promises to reveal the power of community engagement in …
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#327 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Consulting Frameworks
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Building on episodes 312, 314, and 322, Tara returns to discuss the strategic tools to transform your healthcare leadership. Dive into practical frameworks like SWOT analysis, mind mapping, fishbone diagrams, and the RACI framework. These tools are pivotal for better decision-making, risk management, and enhanced communication within your organisat…
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#326 Scaling hypertension management and securing funding with Dr Dan Bunstone
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"Run your own race." Dr Dan Bunstone joins Tara this week, discussing his career journey and his current role at Etcetera Health. Dan explains the concept of lifestyle medicine and the importance of empowering individuals to manage their health, where they have onboarded and treated hard-to-reach patients, resulting in controlled blood pressure and…
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#325 Breaking down stigma | The Nipple Innovation Project with Lucy Thompson
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Lucy Thompson is a medical tattoo artist who specialises in 3D realistic and nipple tattoos joins Tara on the podcast this week. Lucy founded the Nipple Innovation Project, a charity that provides realistic and permanent nipple tattoos for individuals who have undergone mastectomies. Lucy's goal is to break down the stigma surrounding nipple tattoo…
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#324 Behind the Business and End of Summer Update
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What if the challenges you face could transform into your greatest motivators? In this episode, Tara provides an end of summer update on her business and personal endeavors. She discusses her ultra marathon challenge to raise money for the type one diabetes charity, JDRF UK. Tara also shares updates on the Primary Care Network Members Club, the Bus…
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#323 Putting People Before Policies with Cheryl Samuel
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Cheryl Samuels, the People and Culture Director at The Evelina, discusses her role in fostering a positive work environment and putting people at the heart of healthcare. Cheryl shares highlights from the NHS Confederation Conference and emphasises the importance of inspiring and empowering the workforce. Cheryl also reflects on the experiences of …
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#322 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Do you need to hire a healthcare (business) consultant?
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Building on from episodes 312 & 314, Tara returns to discuss the importance of considering outside help from consultants for healthcare leaders facing challenges. Tara provides a list of important questions for leaders to reflect on and determine if they would benefit from external support.. Tara's key takeaways: Consider hiring a consultant if you…
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#321 What managing imposter syndrome looks like in real life
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Ever felt the sting of comparison and insecurity in the business realm? We get it. Join Tara Humphrey, as she delves deep into her personal brush with these feelings. Using her experience with her website and blog performance as a measure, Tara unearths the pitfalls of sizing up our success with others'. The focus of this episode is to remind you t…
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#320 Getting rid of the Us & Them from General Practice with Dr Neil Modha
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Welcome Dr Neil Modha; Peterborough-based GP Partner, ICP lead, GP Federation Chairman and Deputy Lieutenant to the King (no less for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough! In this episode, Tara and Dr Neil Modha discuss: 1. The expansion of his surgery to now fully own a pharmacy 2. Why his chooses to remain positive 3. The impact of Pharmacy Closures 4…
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#319 Long Covid - the invisible illness with Jemma Bella
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Jemma Bella joins us on The Business of Healthcare podcast to share her experiences of living with long covid. What is long COVID? Most people with COVID-19 feel better within a few days or weeks of their first symptoms and make a full recovery within 12 weeks. For some people, symptoms can last longer. This is called long COVID or post COVID-19 sy…
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#318 Health Inequalities & spheres of influence with Professor Bola Owolabi
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319 Dr Bola Owolabi - Health Inequalities & spheres of influence Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast. This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Professor Bola Owolabi who is the Director of Health Inequalities at NHS England and NHS Improvement. She also works as a General Practitioner in North East Derbyshire. It is an…
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#317 Reframing Anti-Ageing with Dr Anish Kotecha
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Join Tara for an enlightening discussion with Dr Anish Kotecha, General practitioner and Director of Education at Learna, as they explore the world of anti-aging. Dr Anish Kotecha shares his unique insights into maintaining cellular and biological health to age gracefully, going beyond conventional cosmetic treatments. Tune in to learn practical, s…
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#316 Laura Norton Commissioning, Primary Care, and Making a Profit
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This week, Tara is joined by Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer at North West Leicestershire GP Federation. Laura talks to Tara about the intricate workings of GP federations and their collaboration with primary care networks. They discuss Laura's extensive background in primary care, shedding light on the complexities and responsibilities of be…
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#315 Striving to Make Services Better with Ben Falk
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Is the perception of too many managers in the NHS is a myth? Ben Falk, a director of operations at Guy's and St. Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, shares his journey into healthcare and his role as a director. He discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of a director of operations and the challenges of workforce planning. Ben also addresses the perce…
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#314 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Is Now the Right Time to Become a Healthcare Consultant?
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Building on from episode 312, Tara returns to share why now is a great time to become a healthcare consultant. In this episode, Tara shares the pressing issues of rising health inequalities, staff shortages, and escalating costs that the health and care system is currently grappling with. Find out the importance of conducting thorough research and …
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#313 Oral Health at Home and Abroad with Dr. Sugz Maha
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In this week's episode, Tara interviews Dr Sugz Maha, a general dentist practicing in Hertfordshire. They discuss the importance of oral health, the business aspects of dentistry, and the challenges faced by both dentists and patients. Dr. Sugz Maha emphasises the need for trust and ethical practices in dentistry, as well as the importance of preve…
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#312 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Getting Started
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Ever wondered how you can turn a series of diverse job experiences into a thriving healthcare consulting business? This week, Tara shares her personal journey, recounting the thrill and challenges of negotiating her first clients, how word of mouth was crucial in securing opportunities, and the importance of patience and hard work in building a cli…
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#311 The Importance of Clinical Supervision in Healthcare with Julie Combes
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In this conversation, Tara interviews Julie Combes from NHS Elect about clinical supervision in healthcare. They discuss the challenges of providing clinical supervision, the importance of time and support, and the benefits of clinical supervision for professionals and organisations. Julie explains the role of NHS Elect in providing support and res…
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#310 An Introduction to Rural Health with Veronika Rasic
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Access to healthcare services and workforce shortages are major challenges in rural areas.. Veronika Rasic, a GP and founder of Rural Health Compass, discusses the challenges and benefits of rural healthcare. She highlights the lack of universally agreed-upon definitions for rural communities and the diverse needs they have. Veronika emphasises the…
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#309 Making Sense of Politics with Peter Ptashko
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Are you curious about how the political landscape can reshape our healthcare system? Join us in this weeks episode as Peter Ptashko, a Labour Party member and NHS foundation trust governor, takes us through the entwined paths of politics and healthcare. Peter & Tara discuss the challenges of balancing a professional career with political activism a…
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#308 Understanding the NHS Backlogs with Nicola Ellis-Webb
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Can the NHS sustain its current model, especially with the post-COVID backlog? Join us as we welcome Nicola Ellis-Webb, the Group Healthcare Services Director at Acacium Group, to discuss the intricate and pressing issue of NHS backlogs. In this podcast, Nicola & Tara discuss: Insourcing - a strategy used to address the backlog by bringing in speci…
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#307 Life as Labour Councillor - Things are never left with Douglas Hamandishe
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Douglas, a mental health nurse and digital influencer, discusses his journey from being an engineer to becoming a nurse and a politician. He talks about the importance of understanding human behavior and the value he can offer in the mental health field. Tara & Douglas discuss various health issues, including dental health, population health manage…
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#306 A Week in the Life of a Healthcare Consultancy CEO
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Join Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work alongside her family commitments. In this podcast, Tara covers: The intricacies of planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation that keeps THC Primary Care thriving; including the Sunday routine that…
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#305 Mind Over Mountains - moving to support our mental health with Alex Staniforth
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As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, our featured guest on the newest Business of Healthcare episode is Alex Staniforth; adventurer, ultra runner, author, and founder of the mental health charity Mind Over Mountains, who shares his journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose in the outdoors. Listen now as Alex and Tara discus…
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#304 You can't communicate too much, or too often with Kate Langford
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In this episode, Tara interviews Kate Langford, the Chief Medical Officer of NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and an experienced medical leader who has held leadership roles within provider Trusts, regionally with NHS England and nationally with NHS Improvement. Kate shares her valuable perspectives on the complexities of delivering care a…
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#303 Why you should NOT hire and when to let people go...
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In this thought-provoking solo episode, Tara delves into the critical considerations of hiring within healthcare networks and businesses. Drawing from candid discussions with primary care network clients and personal insights, Tara stresses the importance of having a clear vision before recruiting for pivotal roles and explores the detrimental effe…
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Whether you're a healthcare professional, considering a career in general practice, or simply curious about the inner workings of your local GP surgery, this episode highlights the unsung heroes who keep our healthcare system running smoothly. Tune in to the latest Business of Healthcare podcast episode as Tara is joined by Chloe Skidmore-Lewis and…
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#301 Introducing Food Friends with Anna Mantell
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Dive into the heart of community and connection with Tara Humphrey as she welcomes Anna Mantell, the founder and Chief Executive of 'Food Friends', on this week's episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. Food Friends is an innovative meal-sharing initiative designed to combat loneliness by connecting members of the community through the shari…
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#300 Celebrating 300 Business of Healthcare Podcast episodes with Tara Humphrey & James Somauroo
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It's our 300th episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast ! To mark this special occasion, Tara reflects on a journey of growth, learning, passion and the power of staying true to oneself in the complex world of healthcare with co-founder and SomX CEO (and host of the Health Tech podcast) Dr James Somauroo. Listen as James turns the tables and i…
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#299 A Life Audit Questions to Support your Home Life and Career
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In this solo episode, Tara reflects on her business and career, asking herself a series of questions to gain clarity and make positive changes. She explores what makes her happy, what she wants to be remembered for, how she wants to spend her leisure time, what assets she wants to invest in, what typically drives her decisions, who she wants around…
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#298 Black Minds Matter with Danielle Bridge
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In the latest episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast, we are joined by Danielle Bridge, CEO of Black Minds Matter UK, who shares her insights on mental health, the importance of community, and the power of a supportive network. Danielle's journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Leading a mental health charity, she emphasises t…
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#297 The Mesh Scandal - A patients experience
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In this episode, Ali Mack shares her personal experience with mesh complications and the challenges she has faced in receiving support and treatment. She discusses the lack of belief and dismissal she has encountered from healthcare professionals, as well as the impact on her daily life and the lives of her children. Ali emphasises the need for acc…
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#296 The Mesh Scandal with Dr Wael Agur
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In this compelling episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast, we delve into the complex and sensitive topic of the mesh scandal which has impacted countless women's lives. Tara welcomes Consultant Gynecologist and Urogynecology subspecialist Dr Wael Agur to share his expert insights on the rise and fall of mesh devices in surgical procedures. W…
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#295 Sexual Violence in the NHS | The Worst Kept Secret in Healthcare with Dr Chelcie Jewitt
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Join Tara this week as she explores the critical issue of sexism in the NHS workforce, with the co-founder of 'Surviving in Scrubs', Dr Chelcie Jewitt. From personal accounts to the alarming findings of the 'Surviving Healthcare: Sexism and Sexual Violence in the Healthcare Workforce' report, this episode sheds light on the hidden epidemic of sexua…
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#294 What can we do that we haven't done before with Dr Faris Al-Ramadani
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Step into the world of primary care leadership with Dr Faris Al-Ramadani, a GP partner and Clinical Director with a passion for innovation in primary care. In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, we explore the transformative role of PCNs, and the power of positive thinking in overcoming the challenges of primary care. Discover insig…
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#293 All that glitters is not menopause with Dr Karen Morton
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Embrace the digital age as we examine the revolution of remote consultations in women's health. Dr Karen Morton, gynaecologist and obstetrician - and founder and Medical Director of Dr Mortons (the medical helpline), guides us through the landscape of online care, from its inception to the present, where it stands as a beacon of convenience and eff…
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#292 Monthly leadership questions to keep you on track
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This week’s Business of Healthcare episode is a journey through the intricacies of leadership and management in the healthcare sector – and a treasure trove for PCN leaders who are looking to refine their strategic vision and strengthen team dynamics. We explore the crucial framework of questions that I apply both within my team and when advising p…
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#291 Bonus episode What is Next for PCNs?
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Dive into the dynamic world of healthcare with Tara Humphrey as she hosts a special bonus episode on the Business of Healthcare podcast. This week, Tara, alongside Ben Gowland of the General Practice podcast and Dr Andy Foster and Dr Hussain Gandhi of EGP Learning, unpacks the latest business developments shaking up general practice. From the BMA's…
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#290 Young Minds Matter with NAViGO
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This week’s podcast takes us on a poignant journey through the minds of three young people as we spotlight their experiences and perspectives of mental health and promote and celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, this week. Sarah Everest-Ford, returning to the Business of Healthcare podcast with fresh insights as the Programme Director for HCP N…
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#289 Patients Know Best with Mohammad Al-Ubaydli
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Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, CEO and founder of the 'Patients Know Best', a social enterprise and technology platform. It’s designed to help health and social care providers bring together patient data, along with the patient’s own data, creating one secure Personal Health Record for the patient. This episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast is a mast…
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#288 Humanising Healthcare with Dr Sam Finnikin
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Dr Sam Finnikin is a GP and an academic with an interest in personalised care and shared decision making. He is passionate about making healthcare work better for people and ensuring that patients' preferences and values are central to their care. At the heart of personalised care it's about creating an environment where the patient feels listened …
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#287 Culture, Recruitment and Communication - A masterclass with Dr Ben Allen
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Join me, Tara Humphrey, as I sit down with the transformative Dr. Ben Allen, a GP partner from Sheffield who is redefining leadership and healthcare management. In our conversation, Ben unveils his innovative recruitment techniques and structural changes aimed at nurturing staff and enhancing patient communication. His story is a testament to the p…
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In the episode, I am going to take you behind the scenes of how I plan my time for the next few weeks in my health care consultancy, For the past 8 and half years, I have been running THC Primary Care providing interim management, consultancy, training and facilitation to Primary Care Networks & Clinical Commissioning groups which are now called In…
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#285 Reframing what it means to move with Hannah Beecham MBE
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Today, I bring you a heartfelt conversation with Hannah Beecham MBE, the visionary behind Red January, who shares her story of transforming her mother's struggle with mental health into a nationwide call to action. We take a deep look at how integrating fitness into our daily lives can be a lifeline, improving not only our physical health but also …
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#284 What to Focus on in Q4 | A Guide of Primary Care Network Leaders
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At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for Primary Care leaders, and we try to give you as much FREE content as we can alongside our day job of managing Primary Care Networks. Four times a year, we provide a summary of the PCN DES - and a suggested action plan of where to focus your attention each quarter. Primary Care Network (PCN) Template Sto…
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#283 Messiness in Management With Tara Humphrey & Audrey Songhurst
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Audrey Songhurst is an established manager and leader, most recently working as the Head of Operations at Kent Innovation and Enterprise at the University of Kent. Audrey has served as owner, manager, and consultant with her consulting firm, Audrey Songhurst Consulting, and worked at Canterbury Christ Church University for eighteen years, with over…
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#282 Confronting Insecurity and Celebrating Personal Triumphs in Business
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Ever felt the sting of comparison and insecurity in the business realm? We get it. Join Tara Humphrey, as she delves deep into her personal brush with these feelings. Using her experience with her website and blog performance as a measure, Tara unearths the pitfalls of sizing up our success with others'. The focus of this episode is to remind you t…
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