The PSC In Conversation

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The PSC have been delivering lasting public impact since 2006. In this podcast we speak to influential leaders in public services. If you're looking for insights into partnership, leadership and success in public services, this is the podcast for you.

  1. 7h ago

    The PSC in Conversation: Scan4Safety with Georgina Lawton

    In this episode of The PSC in Conversation, Phil Buckley, Partner at The PSC, is joined by Georgina Lawton, Head of Healthcare at GS1 UK, to discuss the latest evidence on Scan4Safety and what it means for the NHS . Launched in 2016, Scan4Safety uses barcode scanning and GS1 standards to identify and track patients, products and locations across healthcare. 10 years on, The PSC has undertaken new research for GS1 UK, exploring the evidence for how the programme is supporting patient safety, staff productivity, operational efficiency and financial benefits Phil and Georgina discuss some of the findings from the report – from more than 2,000 incorrect patient identity band scans flagged before medicines administration over two years at one trust to 168 hours of nursing time returned to clinical care each week in another – and what the evidence tells us about the benefits of wider adoption. They also explore the opportunities still to be realised, including the use of scanning technology in community care, medicines management and patient-facing digital tools, alongside the practical challenges of expanding Scan4Safety across the health service. If you're interested in finding out more about Scan4Safety and how you could implement the programme in your organisation, The PSC and GS1 UK are hosting a webinar on Wednesday 25th November 12-1pm, chaired by Lord Victor Adebowale. Register your interest here.  Read the full evidence report on Accelerating Scan4Safety for safer, smarter healthcare over on GS1 UK’s website.

  2. Oct 13

    In Conversation with Dame Amanda Pritchard: What does it take to deliver lasting change in the NHS?

    In this episode of The PSC in Conversation, The PSC Co-Founder Russell Cake is joined by Dame Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and former Chief Executive of NHS England, to discuss what it takes to deliver meaningful and lasting change in the NHS. Drawing on her experience leading at both national and organisational level, Amanda reflects on the lessons she has learned about making change happen – from the importance of consistency and creating space for frontline teams to lead improvement, to balancing immediate operational pressures with longer-term transformation. The conversation explores the opportunities presented by technology and data, neighbourhood health and partnership working, alongside the challenge of meeting rising demand while improving productivity and keeping care centred on what matters to patients. Looking ahead, Amanda shares why she remains optimistic about the future of the NHS – and the ingredients she believes will be critical to building a health service that is sustainable, productive and continues to meet the expectations of the people it serves.

  3. Oct 7

    Lord David Blunkett: Devolution, public services and building from the bottom up

    In this special episode of The Next 20, we share The Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett’s speech from The PSC’s Third Kerslake Memorial Lecture. Reflecting on the life and legacy of Lord Bob Kerslake, David explores what it would take to bring power and public services closer to people. He discusses meaningful devolution, the relationship between national and local government, the role of communities in shaping services, and how public service leaders can create the conditions for change. The speech is followed by a Q&A with The PSC’s Antonio Weiss, exploring what these ideas could mean in practice for public services and those leading them.

  4. Sep 29

    How can better health data transform care? With Caroline Cake

    In this episode, Antonio Weiss is joined by Caroline Cake, CEO and Co-Founder of Kneu Health and The PSC alumna, to explore problem solving, leadership and innovation in public services. They discuss why healthcare challenges need to be understood through the lens of patient flow, why collecting health data is only valuable if we're asking the right questions of it, and how Kneu Health is using patients’ own smartphones to support more continuous management of neurological conditions. They also look ahead to the future of health and care – from AI and new treatments to the leadership, ambition and optimism needed to turn innovation into meaningful change.

  5. Sep 23

    Putting patients at the heart of their care: Patient Editable Access on the Universal Care Plan

    In this episode of The PSC in Conversation, Dr Fiona Jamieson is joined by Nick Tigere, Head of the Universal Care Plan programme for London, Tomas Ince, Clinical Transformation Lead for the Universal Care Plan, and Hailey Blanchard from The PSC to reflect on the introduction of patient editable access to the Universal Care Plan.  Since May, patients have been able to create and contribute to their own Universal Care Plan through the NHS App – adding information about what matters to them, their wishes and preferences, and other information that can help professionals better understand their needs.   The panel reflects on the journey to launch, what early adoption has taught the team about how patients and professionals use the tool, and the importance of public and lived experience involvement in its development. They also discuss what could come next – from improving the user experience and exploring the potential of notifications and proxy access to supporting wider adoption and betterintegrating the Universal Care Plan into care pathways.

  6. Aug 26

    Can space and satellite technology help meet our energy needs?

    In this episode of The PSC in Conversation, Alex Wates and Phil Buckley are joined by Lord David Willetts (Resolution Foundation) and Sam Adlen (Space Solar) to explore how space and satellite technology could help meet growing energy demand and support a more resilient and sustainable energy system. The discussion explores the potential of space-based solar power to capture energy in space and transmit it wirelessly back to Earth, the growing energy demands of AI and data centres, and whether orbital data centres themselves could form part of the future energy landscape. They also consider the role government could play in supporting space-based solar, the importance of sustainability and resilience as our reliance on space grows, and how satellite technology is already supporting our energy system. This is the final episode of our mini-series in which we explore whether space and satellite technology can help solve the public sector's biggest challenges. Catch up on our previous episodes on whether we can rely on space, and whether space can support the environmental, crime and justice, health, and education sectors.

  7. Aug 18

    Can space and satellite technology transform education?

    In this episode of The PSC in Conversation, Alex Wates is joined by Carolina Torres, Dr Antonio Weiss and Dr Viktor Doychinov to explore how space and satellite technology could help make education more accessible, resilient and effective. The discussion explores how satellite connectivity could reduce digital exclusion, how Earth observation data could support school estate management and planning, and how environmental data might help schools better understand the communities they serve. The panel also considers how the education system can prepare learners for a rapidly changing labour market, why space is creating demand for skills far beyond engineering, and how stronger links between education and industry could inspire the next generation. This is the fifth episode of our mini-series in which we explore whether space and satellite technology can help solve the public sector's biggest challenges. Watch our first four episodes on whether we can rely on space, and whether space can support the environmental, crime and justice, and health sectors.

  8. Aug 11

    Can space and satellite technology improve healthcare?

    In this episode of The PSC in Conversation, Alex Wates is joined by Phil Buckley, Eli Bond and Dr Viktor Doychinov to explore how satellite technology could support healthcare today and what opportunities may emerge in the future. The discussion explores how Earth observation is already helping us better understand environmental factors that affect health, how satellite connectivity could improve access to care in remote communities, and how combining satellite data with NHS information could strengthen population health planning. The panel also considers the role of space in pharmaceutical research, including how experiments in microgravity are accelerating drug development, alongside wider questions about data governance, sovereign capability and how public services can make the most of rapidly developing technologies. This is the fourth episode of our mini-series in which we explore whether space and satellite technology can help solve the public sector's biggest challenges. Watch our first three episodes on 'Can we rely on space?', 'Can space help protect our environment?', and 'Can satellite technology help tackle crime?'

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The PSC have been delivering lasting public impact since 2006. In this podcast we speak to influential leaders in public services. If you're looking for insights into partnership, leadership and success in public services, this is the podcast for you.

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    2020 - 2026
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