Talking digital health

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Welcome to Talking digital health, a podcast by law firm Mills & Reeve, hosted by health and tech lawyers Sophie Burton-Jones and Charlotte Lewis.  Our aim is to discuss key topics of interest for those procuring tech in the NHS and those selling tech to the NHS. So whether you're developing a new health tech product or bidding for contracts to sell your product, we, with a fantastic lineup of guests, are here to guide you through every step of the way.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 22 - Selling direct to consumers: Laws and regulations healthtech companies need to be aware of

    Sophie and Charlotte sit down with colleague Katrina Anderson, a regulatory lawyer at Mills & Reeve, to talk about consumer protection, advertising and marketing law and how it affects healthtech businesses selling direct to consumers.  Katrina explains consumer regulatory law’s role in addressing bargaining power imbalances and why most patients/customers will be legally classed as consumers.

    27 min

  2. Apr 23

    Ep 21 - Selling to the NHS part 8: Protecting your intellectual property and NHS IP guidance

    Charlotte Lewis quizzes co-host and IP law expert Sophie Burton-Jones to demystify intellectual property for digital health innovators. They break down IP rights, NHS guidance, and more to help you navigate the digital health landscape. Discover why understanding and protecting your IP is crucial to avoid accidental disclosure, ownership disputes, and investment due diligence issues. Listen to this podcast from Mills & Reeve as our experts break down IP rights, NHS guidance, and more to help you navigate the digital health landscape.

    33 min

  3. Mar 26

    Ep 20 - User-centred design and supporting neurodivergent users with Matt Taiano (NHS digital transformation)

    Neurodiversity Week took place last week (March 16-22, 2026). To mark the occasion, Sophie and Charlotte explore how neurodivergence affects the way digital health tools are used in busy NHS settings.  Speaking with Band 7 Resuscitation Officer Matt Taiano, they discuss why user‑centred design, accessibility and inclusive implementation are critical to adoption. They talk patient safety and equity, and why digital tools need to work for everyone, especially in high‑pressure clinical environments.

    21 min

  4. Feb 26

    Ep 19 - In conversation with Heather Cook, healthtech leader

    Sophie and Charlotte are joined by Heather Cook, a system leader shaping access, prevention and innovation at Scale, and member of the Tech UK Health and Social Care Council. They discuss the key milestones in Heather's career in digital health, from leading global technology information proframmes to scaling high impact digital health businesses.

    42 min

  5. Jan 29

    Ep 18 - Selling to the NHS part 7: Do I need a CQC registration with Amanda Narkiewicz and Lucy Buckley

    We're back for 2026, exploring more key topics for those procuring technology in the NHS and those selling tech into the NHS. This month, Sophie and Charlotte are joined by their colleague Amanda Narkiewicz, healthcare regulatory partner at Mills & Reeve, and Lucy Buckley, founder of the Digital Health Assurance Company. They discuss whether or not tech and digital health providers are subject to CQC regulation.

    34 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Ep 17 - Roundup of 2025 part 2: Selling to the NHS

    Welcome back to our 2025 roundup where Sophie and Charlotte are looking back over their favourite moments of the year. This episode focuses on selling to the NHS, with advice on: ComplianceMedical device regulations and recent changesGetting your terms ready for the UK regulatory landscapeBidding for NHS contractsNHS pilotsWe hope you've enjoyed Talking digital health. We will be returning next year with even more exciting guests to discuss key topics of interest to those procuring tech in the NHS and those selling tech to the NHS.

    23 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Ep 16 - Roundup of 2025 part 1: NHS digital transformation

    Sophie and Charlotte look back over their first year of Talking digital health by picking their favourite episodes. They'll provide clips on the best advice they received in their NHS digital transformation series, including: The role of clinicians in digital transformation projectsGetting ready for re-procurementStakeholder engagementSupplier relationship managementLessons learned from and digital wards programmeCompliance, security and assuranceTune in for part 1. In part 2 next week, we'll be looking over highlights for our selling to the NHS topics.

    18 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Ep 15 - In conversation with Dr Derrick Khor, Medical Consulting Group

    Welcome to the first episode in our "In conversation" series! NHS cancer doctor and health tech entrepreneur Dr Derrick Khor joins Sophie and Charlotte to share his journey from frontline oncology into digital innovation. The conversation explores the founding of Medical Consulting Group, the power of clinician-industry collaboration, building community through LinkedIn, and the realities of balancing clinical work, business, and family. A special focus is given to women’s health, the gender health gap, and why meaningful change in healthcare must be driven by purpose as well as profit.

    28 min
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Welcome to Talking digital health, a podcast by law firm Mills & Reeve, hosted by health and tech lawyers Sophie Burton-Jones and Charlotte Lewis.  Our aim is to discuss key topics of interest for those procuring tech in the NHS and those selling tech to the NHS. So whether you're developing a new health tech product or bidding for contracts to sell your product, we, with a fantastic lineup of guests, are here to guide you through every step of the way.

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  • Creator
    Mills & Reeve
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
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