NHS England Podcast

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, recorded early August 2026, a panel of North-East and Yorkshire health professionals chaired by GP Dr Paula Cowan, National Speciality Advisor for Gynaecology for NHS England and Regional Medical Director in the North West, discuss cervical cancer prevention. What work is taking place across the region to meet the aims of the National Cancer Plan, the Women’s Health Strategy and the 10-Year Plan? For more information on cervical screening including self-testing visit: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/ For more information on improving cancer care in the North East and Yorkshire visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/cancer/ For a full transcript of this episode, visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-podcast-s6-e1-cervical-cancer-prevention-how-do-we-make-care-more-accessible-to-all/

Episode one of the new three-part Reimagining Strategic Commissioning podcast series. The discussion explores how strategic commissioning in ICBs can support the shift from hospital to community. What does strategic commissioning mean for moving the health and care system from hospital to community? Patricia Miller talks to Dr Claire Fuller, National Medical Director, NHS England and Mike Barker, Deputy Chief Executive of Oldham Council. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/reimagining-strategic-commissioning-podcast-series-hospital-to-community/

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast recorded in early summer 2026, a panel of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians chaired by Darren Archer, Senior Sustainability Manager for NHS England - North East and Yorkshire discuss the financial and environmental benefits of reducing medicines wastage. What do colleagues need to know about the success of local ‘Only Order What You Need’ campaigns, and how do they help improve public health, save money and move the dial towards net carbon zero? For more information about Greener NHS visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/ For more information about Greener NHS in the North East and Yorkshire region visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/our-work/greener-nhs/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-podcast-series-5-episode-6-reducing-medicines-wastage-in-our-communities-podcast-transcript/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - [email protected]

This is an audio version of the national invites for NHS Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccinations for young people at highest risk during 2026/27. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/getting-free-nhs-meningococcal-b-menb-vaccinations/

Audio invitation for parents and guardians of children aged 6-11 to book MMR vaccination. This signposts https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/ and https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/vaccinating-your-child-to-protect-them-from-measles-podcast-transcript/

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast recorded in late March 2026, a panel of GPs and Practice Managers chaired by Mary Hudson, Deputy Director for Primary Care Transformation and Improvement at NHS England, discuss the difference digital tools have made to the patient journey. From online GP registration, to online consultations and appointment booking, all accessible via the NHS App, how have new modern ways of working made things quicker, easier and safer for patients and practice teams? For more information about Modern General Practice visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/national-general-practice-improvement-programme/modern-general-practi… A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/online-gp-access-from-registration-to-routine/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/online-gp-access-from-registration-to-routine/

In a special episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast to mark May’s International Nurses Day, a panel of nurses led by David Purdue, Regional Chief Nurse for the North East and Yorkshire, discuss the evolving role of primary care nursing. Nurses are key members of the multidisciplinary team with hands-on clinical knowledge combined with in-depth knowledge of the community in which they work. With the 10 year plan and the Neighbourhood Health Framework influencing the direction of travel, how are our nurses improving routine care while supporting long-term conditions and providing better alternatives to hospital treatment? A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-podcast-does-nursing-have-a-new-role-in-primary-care/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - [email protected]

In a special Transforming Primary Care podcast episode released during Mental Health Awareness Week, a panel of clinicians led by Dr James Gossow, Deputy Medical Director, Systems Improvement and Professional Standards, NHS England - North East and Yorkshire, discusses the work that is currently underway across the region which is having a positive impact on patients needing to access mental health services. This includes the three 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres, new innovations in Hartlepool and a pilot in Sheffield supporting patients with neurodiversity. For more information about the 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/24-7-neighbourhood-mental-health-centres/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-podcast-mental-health-and-the-role-of-general-practice/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - [email protected]

Neighbourhood health puts the person at the centre of how we deliver their health and care by organising services so they can work together to serve a defined population. In the latest episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, Dr Andy Brooks, GP and clinical chair for the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) discusses work that is currently underway across the eight National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme(NNHIP) pioneer sites in the North East and Yorkshire region with a panel of GPs and NNHIP coaches. For more information on neighbourhood working read the Neighbourhood Planning Framework Neighbourhood health framework – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/neighbourhood-health-framework/neighbourhood-health-framework A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-podcast-embracing-neighbourhood-working/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - [email protected]

In this episode of Advanced Practice Weekly, we explore workforce planning through the lens of advanced practice. NHS England guests share practical approaches to workforce redesign, from defining the problem to implementing sustainable solutions. The discussion covers real-world examples, tools, and lessons learned to help advanced practitioners and leaders plan roles that meet demand, improve quality, and align with national priorities. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/work-force-planning-for-advanced-practice/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - [email protected]