Boris Johnson has appointed a new health adviser, well known to NHS health policy circles. Samantha Jones – former NHS England director and hospital chief – is to leave the private sector and move into the civil service.

We discuss what this could mean for the NHS and whether this is a precursor to an even bigger job.

Along with this we cover more significant people moves in the health service this week and an update on the government’s ‘40 new hospitals’ building plan; with two new builds accelerated we ask what this could mean for the original projects. Can we expect a bun fight for the money?

Featuring Nick Carding, Annabelle Collins, Alison Moore and Dave West.