HSJ Health Check: Weekly analysis of the biggest issues in health policy and leadership, from HSJ's expert journalists. The go to place for an independent, informed and immediate take on health and care news.

HSJ Health Check
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HSJ Health Check: Weekly analysis of the biggest issues in health policy and leadership, from HSJ's expert journalists. The go to place for an independent, informed and immediate take on health and care news.
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10/18/2019
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Recent Episodes

June 19, 2026
Who runs the NHS?
Minister Karin Smyth discusses the future leadership of the NHS and the implications of proposed legislative changes in an interview with Alastair McLellan.

June 12, 2026
How racism hurts NHS services - with Ciarán Devane and Stacey Hunter
HSJ deputy editor Dave West interviews NHS Alliance CEO Ciarán Devane and University Hospital Tees CEO Stacey Hunter about how racism impacts NHS services and staff.

June 5, 2026
The NHS staff who can’t be civil servants
HSJ Health Check hosts discuss the impact of civil service nationality restrictions on NHS staff and explore the implications of advanced foundation trusts and primary care network overhauls.
325 total episodes available with 51 transcripts
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Stacey Hunter
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Sir Jim Mackey
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Nick Kituno
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Chris Graham
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Rob Webster
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Robin Tuddenham
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- What is HSJ Health Check?
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This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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