In this episode, Matthew Taylor is joined by Dr Ify Okocha, James Duncan and Rebecca Gray to unpack the mental health implications of the government's new Ten-Year Health Plan. From the rollout of neighbourhood health centres to mental health support in schools, the panel explores whether the plan’s bold ambitions can meet the realities of delivery. They also dive into harnessing digital tools, the social determinants of mental ill health, the role of integrated care boards and how working with local leadership can drive meaningful change. 

Our guests for this episode are: 

• Dr Ify Okocha, chief executive of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust 
• James Duncan, chief executive of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust 
• Rebecca Gray, director of the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network 
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Plus, we hear from Tom Gurney, director of strategic communication and engagement at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board for this week’s Leader in Six. 

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