Dame Jackie Daniel, CEO of Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, talks about her journey from being a nurse to becoming CEO of one of the best performing NHS Trusts in the CQC's national inpatient survey. She shares some of her toughest challenges as a senior NHS leader and explains why the new Complaint Standards are central to organisational culture and patient safety.

Sir Robert Francis, Chair of Healthwatch England, reflects on the mid-Staffordshire inquiry 10 years on and explains why speaking up is so vital, particularly in the context of COVID19. He also shares his support for the new Complaint Standards Framework and tells us why it’s important to listen to, learn from and be honest with the people you serve.

Ian Trenholm, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission and Rob Behrens discuss the big issues affecting health and social care. Ian explains why integrity and curiosity are vital for effective regulation, and tells us why he thinks the Complaint Standards Framework will make the NHS complaints process better for everyone.

Note that this episode was recorded in February 2020 before the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.

Catalan Ombudsman Rafael Ribó shares his fascinating experience of growing up under the Franco dictatorship and a life committed to fighting injustices. Find out about his ‘double life’ as a university professor and freedom fighter, and why he thinks an ombudsman should always have enemies.

Dr Tony Dysart talks to Rob Behrens about his journey from nursing to general practice, the challenges of being a GP during the coronavirus pandemic and how his lifelong values inspire him in his role as a clinical adviser at PHSO.

Read a transcript of this podcast on our website: https://www.ombudsman.org.uk/transcription-radio-ombudsman-16-clinical-adviser-dr-tony-dysart-working-gp

Peter Tyndall, President of the International Ombudsman Institute, Irish Ombudsman and Information Commissioner, talks to Rob Behrens about the values that underpin his national and international ombudsman roles. They also discuss the importance of own-initiative investigations and the need for ombudsman reform in the UK.

Rob Behrens talks to Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Rebecca Hilsenrath about how current trends and changes in our world will impact on citizens’ human rights. They also discuss how the Ombudsman and the EHRC can work in partnership to protect human rights in the future.

Read the transcript of this podcast: https://www.ombudsman.org.uk/transcript-radio-ombudsman-14-rebecca-hilsenrath-human-rights-challenges-and

Rosemary Agnew, Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, tells Rob Behrens how a model complaints handling process can benefit individuals and public services as a whole. She also has advice for people starting out on their career in the Ombudsman sector.

Rachel Power, CEO of the Patients Association, talks to Rob Behrens about the importance of listening to patients, and making sure their voices are heard and acted upon. Rob and Rachel also explore how our organisations can work together to improve complaint handling.

Rob Behrens talks to Marie Anderson, the Northern Irish Public Services Ombudsman, Northern Irish Judicial Appointments Ombudsman and Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner for Standards. Marie discusses why own-initiative powers are essential for ombudsman organisations and explains how her office takes a human rights-based approach to investigations.