Daniel Elkeles, Chief Executive of NHS Providers, recently visited several trusts across the North East and North Cumbria to see collaboration in action.

From innovation on the ground to the challenges and opportunities ahead, Daniel shares his perspective on how working together can strengthen the NHS and deliver better care for patients.

In this episode, we explore what he learned from his trip, the role of Provider Collaboratives, and how the NHS 10-year plan will shape the future of healthcare.

Emma Davidson, Strategic Manager, and Lorna Dawson, Health Literacy Specialist, are leading efforts to improve how people understand and use health information across the North East and North Cumbria.

Through the Health Literacy Programme, they’re helping NHS staff communicate more clearly, reduce health inequalities and empower patients to make informed decisions about their care.

In this episode, we uncover the impact of this work and why health literacy is essential for better outcomes across the NHS.

Katie Joyce, Medicines Value Programme Lead, and Laura Tweddle, Senior Clinical Pharmacy Manager at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, are leading efforts to improve how medicines are used across the North East and North Cumbria.

Through the Medicines Value Programme, they are helping NHS Foundation Trusts work together to manage rising costs, make smarter decisions and deliver better care for patients.

This episode of the NENC Providers Podcast highlights how innovation and collaboration are driving meaningful change across our region.