Oct 13, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
In the final episode of this series, Anita Charlesworth draws on her experience across the Treasury, the Department of Health, and NHS leadership to assess Britain's readiness for the next decade — from lessons still unlearned from COVID-19 to the interconnected risks of workforce shortages, poor population health,...
Oct 8, 2026
What does productivity really mean in the NHS? In Part 2, Anita Charlesworth explores the biggest barriers to getting more health from the same resources, the real role technology, data, and AI can play, and where the greatest opportunities lie for improving productivity without compromising care.
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Oct 5, 2026
Anita Charlesworth joins host Saranya Ravindran to explore how the NHS measures success. From the limits of waiting-time targets to what “value” really means in healthcare, this episode unpacks how a smarter performance framework could better capture prevention, quality of life, and wider social...
Oct 5, 2026
In this rapid-fire episode, Anita Charlesworth answers key questions on the future of the NHS; from the biggest threat to its long-term sustainability to the most misunderstood concept in health economics. Perfect for listeners short on time but eager for a sharp, honest take on the state of the health service.