22 July 2025
Patients urged to “please use NHS services wisely” ahead of planned NHS…
Patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to help the local NHS to preserve care for those who most need it, ahead…
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We take a look at the benefits of making medical data available, and discuss how the future of the healthcare system could be shaped by the rollout of shared records.
Host Felicity Cox is joined by some very special guests:
Mark Thomas is the Chief Digital and Information Officer. He has held senior roles in both health and social care over the last 22 years and leads on integration.
Dr Paul Singer, Luton GP, is the Chief Clinical Information Officer for the BLMK Integrated Care System
Dr Sarah Whiteman, Chief Medical Director for the BLMK Health and Care Partnership is also a GP. Sarah has previously worked with NHS England & Improvement, the General Medical Council and Health Education England.
Usha Panchal is the Clinical Pharmacist and Complex Paediatric Lead, BLMK ICB. Usha leads on a ground-breaking pilot called Patients Know Best which makes life easier for children living with complex epilepsy. Usha and the team have been shortlisted for two awards for their pioneering work.
Claire Ring is the parent of Lily, and they have been participant of the Patients Know Best pilot.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blmk-health-conversations-on/id1591415787
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22 July 2025
Patients urged to “please use NHS services wisely” ahead of planned NHS…
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