“When we hear the phrase the return on investment, there is a predilection to jump towards cash returns on cash investment. Actually, what we invest is more than cash: we invest better knowledge, we invest better relationships, and we return not just cashable savings, but the value that is returned is more joined up care for residents.”

Dr Andy Knox and Dr Sakthi Karunanithi from Lancashire and South Cumbria talk to us about making the case for population health management to improve population health and reduce inequalities. They discuss how using PHM and collaborating beyond the usual care deliverers can help systems to get upstream to help alleviate pressures. Audio transcript is on the PHM Academy on Future NHS: https://future.nhs.uk/populationhealth/view?objectId=162826597

Population Health Management bitesize #3: Making the case for PHM

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a renewed focus on dental care earlier this year, with a commitment to provide an additional 700k urgent dental care appointments during 2025/26. In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast recorded in April 25, Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean and Local Dental Network Chair Jason Atkinson chairs a panel of dentists and public health professionals to discuss the work already underway in the North East and Yorkshire region which is providing better patient access to dental services.
 
For more information on the arrangements for NHS urgent primary dental care during 2025/26 visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/arrangements-for-nhs-urgent-primary-dental-care-during-2025-26-and-confirmation-of-the-closure-of-the-new-patient-premium-scheme/

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-transforming-primary-care-improving-access-to-dental-services/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net.

Improving access to dental services

In this episode of Advanced Practice Weekly, host Ajay Bhatt takes us inside the world of advanced practice in cancer care at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He’s joined by two outstanding professionals Danielle Pinnock and Victoria Sinnett. They offer powerful insights into how advanced practice is shaping patient care, education, and innovation in oncology. 

Danielle Pinnock, the Coordinating Education Supervisor in Advanced Practice, shares how she supports supervisors across the Trust and helps embed quality education into cancer care pathways. She explains how the Royal Marsden School’s specialised MSc programme is developing skilled practitioners who make complex clinical decisions, lead services, and transform care delivery. 

Later, Victoria Sinnett, Consultant Breast Radiographer, reflects on her career journey and how advanced practice has enabled radiographers like her to take on expanded clinical roles, providing continuity and compassionate care to patients. From biopsies to presenting in MDTs and pioneering new surgical technology, Victoria’s work is a testament to how advanced practice is redefining the future of oncology services. 
This episode highlights how advanced practitioners are meeting rising service demands, contributing to innovation, and driving change in cancer care, one patient at a time. 


A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-advanced-practice-weekly-20/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.acpenquirieslondon@nhs.net

Advanced Practice Shaping Cancer Care at The Royal Marsden Hospital

In the first of our new series of digital clinical safety podcasts, we are joined by Chris Day, NHS England Clinical Lead for Cyber Operations and Robyn Dennis, NHS England Cyber Security Tiger Team Lead, as we explore how cyber threats directly impact patient care and what healthcare organisations and their staff can do to prevent them and minimise impact. Key insights include:   
•	How cybersecurity incidents directly impact clinical safety and patient care 
•	The most common cyber threats facing healthcare organisations, including ransomware and new AI-enabled risks 
•	Why ""cyber is a team sport"" and everyone has a role to play in healthcare security •	Practical strategies for preventing cyber incidents and protecting patient data 
•	The importance of planning for business continuity and disaster recovery 
•	How to integrate cybersecurity considerations throughout the digital product lifecycle   The podcast provides essential listening for those working in digital clinical safety, patient safety and cyber security roles, but will also be of interest to anyone in healthcare who wants to understand how cybersecurity and patient safety work together to protect patients from harm.   Further resources:   
•	Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) - https://www.dsptoolkit.nhs.uk/   
•	Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (CDTAC) - https://transform.england.nhs.uk/key-tools-and-info/digital-technology-assessment-criteria-dtac/  
•	Chris's blog on multi-factor authentication (MFA): https://digital.nhs.uk/blog/transformation-blog/2023/multi-factor-authentication-a-silver-cyber-bullet   
•	NHS multi-factor authentication (MFA) Policy - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data-security/guidance-and-assurance/multi-factor-authentication-mfa-policy/nhs-england-multi-factor-authentication-policy   
•	Cyber operations website - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber  
•	National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Aware campaign on top tips for all of us - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home  
•	Network and Information Systems (NIS) regulations - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/network-and-information-systems-regulations-2018-health-sector-guide/the-network-and-information-systems-regulations-2018-guide-for-the-health-sector-in-england#introduction   
•	Health and Adult Social Care Cyber Security Strategy for 2030 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-2023-to-2030/a-cyber-resilient-health-and-adult-social-care-system-in-england-cyber-security-strategy-to-2030#approach-the-5-pillars#   
•	NHS cyber and data security services and resources - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data-security/services 
•	Resources published for Cyber Awareness Month 2024 - including the Cyber Sessions podcasts - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data-security/campaigns/cyber-security-awareness-month    If you have any questions or would like to know more about what NHS England cyber operations does, email cybersecurity@nhs.net.   

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/patient-safety-through-cybersecurity-preventing-harm-from-digital-threats/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - cybersecurity@nhs.net

Patient safety through cybersecurity: Preventing harm from digital threats

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. 

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-flu-vaccination-invitation-ages-16-64-with-long-term-health-conditions/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net



Autumn/winter flu & COVID-19 vaccination invitation - ages 75+

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. 

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-flu-covid-19-vaccine-invitation-ages-16-74-weakened-immune-system/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

Autumn/winter COVID-19 & flu vaccination invitation - ages 16-74 with a weakened immune system

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. 

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-covid-19-vaccine-invitation-ages-75-and-over/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

Autumn/winter COVID-19 vaccination invitation - ages 75+

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. 

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-flu-vaccination-invitation-ages-65-and-over/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

Autumn/winter flu vaccination invitation - ages 65+

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. 

A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-flu-vaccination-invitation-ages-16-64-with-long-term-health-conditions/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

Autumn/winter flu vaccination invitation - ages 16-64 with long-term health conditions

This episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, chaired by Liz Spice head of primary care in the cross-sector area in the North East and Yorkshire region, covers the development of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) hubs in our local communities, their importance during periods of high demand and the considerations involved when setting them up. 

The panel including Dr Cath Monaghan, Medical Director of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, also explores the role of ARI hubs in the NHS response to winter, their impacts in previous winters and how they align with the key shift from hospital to community outlined within the 10-year plan. With neighbourhood health being firmly on the horizon, what can we learn from those who have been pioneering respiratory care closer to home?

For more information about ARI hubs visit NHS England https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/combined-adult-and-paediatric-acute-respiratory-infection-ari-hubs/

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/same-day-urgent-respiratory-care-in-the-community-a-breath-of-fresh-air/

Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net.

Same-day urgent respiratory care in the community - a breath of fresh air?

At NHS England our aim is to support the NHS and help improve care for patients. Our podcast will be providing commentary and information about NHS health care services, policy and success stories.