Gaadha Jayaprakash from NOECPC discusses being a HCSA future leader, the importance of attending PDP and why she chose NHS procurement as a career 

Mark Stevens from Greater Manchester ICS finally makes it to the podcast to discuss his career, embracing the ever-changing world of procurement, being a part of HCSA’s PDP and taking Jaws to a desert island! 

The CEO of The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity discusses the work they do, the families they help and partnering with HCSA as our charity for 2026! 

In a special episode of the HCSA Women’s Network podcast EMPOWERcast, the HCSA network comes together with the NHS Supply Chain Women’s Network to celebrate the diversity of women’s journeys in the workplace; share practical insights on building support systems that work and encourage intergenerational learning and solidarity.

Host: NHSSSC Chair Heather Tierney-Moore

Lord Philip Hunt Award winner Anna Falzarano discusses moving from Italy during COVID, the importance of taking part in HCSA’s Procurement Development Programme and joining the HCSA Future Leaders Network

HCSA Trustee Simon Walsh discusses being awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours

Mike Hanson Director of Procurement and Logistics at Black Country Alliance discussions the hospital equipping project, using robotics and meeting King Charles 

Lee Joseph, David Main, Tracey Leforte, Collette Whigham and Mellissa Leonard come together to discuss the big national v local debate 

Rebecca Bines, Joint Chief Procurement Officer at Barts Health NHS Trust, discusses her career and the savings made with the Trust’s inventory management system

Mat Oram returns to the podcast to discuss AdviseInc’s takeover by NEC and explains why now, why NEC and what it means for him and the company as a whole