Matthew Taylor and Bill Morgan, former Downing Street health policy advisor, discuss the recent NHS planning guidance, focusing on the government's priorities - particularly the emphasis on elective performance. They explore the implications of A&E targets, financial challenges, and the evolving relationship between NHS leadership and government – as well as the critical elements needed for a successful ten-year health plan.  

Plus, another Leader in Six with Andrew Moore, chair of University Hospitals of Leicester and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Trusts.  

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Matthew Taylor is joined by Dr Katharine Halliday, president of the Royal College of Radiologists, to discuss the critical role of radiology in healthcare, the workforce challenges faced by the profession and the transformative potential of technology and AI in improving diagnostic processes. He also speaks to BBC health correspondent Nick Triggle about the broadcaster’s approach to health stories.  

Plus, our Leader in Six is with Stacey Hunter, group chief executive for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.  

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Matthew Taylor’s joined by Sarah Woolnough, chief executive at The King’s Fund, and Harry Quilter-Pinner, executive director at the IPPR, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the NHS as it approaches its ten-year plan. They explore the importance of access to care, the need for a focus on prevention and the potential for a mission-driven government to reshape health policy. The discussion highlights the barriers to effective health investment and the necessity for innovative approaches to improve health outcomes and financial sustainability. 

We also hear from Hazel Cheeseman, chief executive of ASH, on issues surrounding the government's tobacco and vaping legislation. Plus, Simon Ashton, chief executive of Newham Hospital, joins for another round of ‘Leader in Six’.  

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In this episode, Matthew Taylor and HSJ Editor Alastair McLellan discuss the complexities of NHS leadership, the role of managers, and the impact of health policy narratives. They explore the challenges of reporting on NHS management – including insights on the HSJ's own approach. 

Matthew’s also joined by Anna Parry, MD of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, to talk winter waiting times. Plus, Dorset ICB Chief executive Patricia Miller steps up for another round of Leader in 6.  

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In this week’s Health on the Line, Matthew speaks to Stephanie Cartwright, Group Director of Place for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, leading the place based partnerships in the Black Country ICS. Steph talks about the power and potential of work at Place level and what’s happening in her area, as well as the new report published by the NHS Confederation on the State of Integration at Place.

Matthew also brings us another of his quick fire 'Leader in 6' interviews with Tracey Bleakley, ICB CEO for Norfolk and Waveney.

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In this episode, Matthew Taylor discusses the pressing issues of economic inactivity and health challenges in the UK with Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor for The Times, highlighting the alarming trend of rising economic inactivity due to health issues and the need for a coordinated approach to tackle these challenges.  

Matthew's also joined by former NHS Chief Executive Paul Roberts to discuss his new report on shared leadership models, along with Stacey Hunter, Group CEO for North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts. Their discussion delves into the benefits and challenges of shared leadership models in the NHS, emphasising the importance of clarity of purpose and support for leaders in navigating these new organisational structures. 

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Matthew Taylor takes a deep dive into the Autumn Budget and what it means for the NHS with Sally Gainsbury, senior policy analyst at Nuffield Trust. They explore the challenges posed by the current financial landscape and ongoing negotiations regarding NHS funding and public health budgets. 

Matthew’s also joined by Patricia Miller, chief executive of NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, to discuss the recent shift towards preventative care and the role of local systems in achieving health goals. 

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The recently released CQC (Care Quality Commission) review has highlighted systemic failings in how the organisation operates. We speak to the author Penny Dash, chair of North West London Integrated Care Board, about what went wrong, and what happens from here on? Also, in this podcast we find out about the NHS Confederation's recent report on the future of Neighbourhood Health. What does effective community engagement look like from a health perspective?

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Our report "Working better together in neighbourhoods": https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/working-better-together-neighbourhoods

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With integrated care systems now just over two years old, how effective are they in succeeding at their goals, and what needs to change for them to be more effective in the coming years? Matthew Taylor talks to Dr Kathy McLean OBE, chair of the NHS Confederation’s ICS Network and NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, as we release our State of Integrated Care Systems in 2023/24 report. 

Before that, Matthew speaks to Bridget Gorham, health economics policy adviser at the NHS Confederation, as new research highlights the economic imperative of investing in women’s health services. An additional £1 invested in obstetrics and gynaecology services per woman in England could generate a staggering £319 million return to the economy. 

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The government was elected on a pledge to hit the 18-week waiting target for elective care within five years. But how achievable is this with the current level of investment? Hannah Farrar of CF, a health and data consultancy, argues that without strategic transformation, digitising processes and collaborative innovation the needle will barely move.

Also, on the back of Lord Darzi's report on the state of the NHS in England, Siva Anandaciva from The King's Fund talks to Matthew about what is has to say on effective NHS management and looming winter pressures.

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