100 episodes. Hundreds of voices. One shared ambition.

Our 100th episode (with approaching 10,000 podcast downloads to date) is more than a milestone - it's a celebration of the people, stories and conversations helping to transform health and care across Lincolnshire.

To mark the occasion, we've travelled across the county to ask a wide range of colleagues, partners and friends what really matters? And the answers are inspiring, exploring personalisation, relationships, the power of language, co-production, and hopes for the future.

This special episode brings together voices from health, social care, the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, alongside people with lived experience. Together, they show that lasting change begins by listening, learning and working together.

A heartfelt thank you to Janet Collins, Angela Comerford, John Day, Lisa Hodgson, Cat Howle, Rachel Jackson, Elliot Kane, Suzanne Marriott, Beckie McConville, Martyn Parker, Steve Perkins, Kirsteen Redmile, Keith Spurr, Vicky Thomson and Amanda Whitehead, with special thanks to our fantastic interviewers, Shibina and Gav.

So, here's to the first 100 episodes - and to many more conversations that put people and what matters to them at the heart of better health and care. Keep listening!

Seizures at the end of life can be frightening for everyone involved.

In this fourth St Barnabas Hospice podcast, Majella Wright, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, is joined by Dr Jess Weller, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, and Angela Wilson, Community Palliative Care Macmillan Nurse, to explore how good planning, honest conversations, and personalised care can help people who are having seizures to remain at home if that's where they want to be.

Through practical advice and a powerful real-life story, they explain how families and healthcare professionals can feel more confident, prepared, and supported during a crisis, ensuring care stays focused on what matters most to the person.

More about St Barnabas Hospice

St Barnabas Hospice is a leading independent charity in Lincolnshire that provides free, high-quality, and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care. Supporting over 10,000 adults annually, the organisation enables patients with life-limiting or terminal illnesses to live with dignity, while also offering essential emotional and practical support to their families and carers.

Visit the St Barnabas website to discover more

More about Palliative and End of Life Care Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire’s Palliative and End of Life Care website is an information resource for health and social care professionals and the public supporting people towards the end of life. Visit the Professionals section of the site to access the resources mentioned in this podcast.

To mark National Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) Day 2026, Alison is joined by Mandy Pritchard and Rob Goemans, Team Managers of the Lincolnshire Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service at Lincolnshire County Council.

Mandy describes the role of an AMHP as being "with someone in the eye of the storm". AMHPs support people during some of the most difficult moments in their lives, helping to bring calm to situations that can feel overwhelming and chaotic.

“Know all the theories. Master all the techniques. But as you touch a human soul, be just another human soul.” Carl Jung

Throughout the conversation, Mandy and Rob challenge common misconceptions about the role. They explain why personalised care, compassionate conversations, and strong relationships are at the heart of everything they do.

Their passion for supporting both the people they work with and the AMHP team is clear. Rob compares their leadership role to the sweepers in a curling team, helping others succeed by providing support, removing barriers, and always putting staff wellbeing first. It's a powerful example of people-centred leadership in action.

This is an inspiring conversation about kindness, teamwork, and making a difference when people need it most. Take a listen, and if you'd like to know more about the service, Mandy and Rob would be delighted to continue the conversation.

Contact Mandy and Rob

mandy.pritchard@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Robert.Goemans@lincolnshire.gov.uk