Reconnect
Claim This Podcastby Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals
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<p>Our community at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals has been advancing heart and lung care for over 100 years. </p><p>Each member of our team, past and present, has carefully nurtured our world-leading reputation through their commitment and invaluable contributions. </p><p>Together, we have pushed boundaries of what’s possible in medicine. From developing new minimally invasive heart procedures, to innovative lung treatments that help patients do more of what they love. </p><p>In our “Reconnect” series, we are proud to share with you stories that inspire and ideas that innovate.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 14, 2026
Reconnect with Zohreh Palmer
<p>Zohreh Palmer moved to Britain from Iran in the late 1970s to become a nurse. </p><p> </p><p>Following a successful career in the independent sector and with plans to retrain as a coach, she was presented with an unexpected opportunity to join Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals in 2014, to set up their state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic centre at Wimpole Street.</p><p> </p><p>Drawn by what she describes as “fate”, Zohreh stepped into what would become the most defining chapter of her career. Under her leadership, the facility grew to become a flagship site for our hospitals, serving both private and NHS patients. </p><p> </p><p>As she prepares to retire after more than a decade at our institution, join us as we sit down with her to discuss her journey.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 25, 2026
Reconnect with Robert Craig
<p>Robert Craig spent more than three decades at the heart of specialist heart and lung care, shaping the services at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals with remarkable dedication.</p><p> </p><p>Arriving at Harefield in 1994, he quickly discovered a place unlike any other; one that blended deep expertise, pioneering research, and a distinctive sense of community. </p><p> </p><p>As Chief Operating Officer, he played a central role in defending the hospitals’ congenital heart services, advocating publicly for the importance of maintaining one of the nation’s largest and most successful centres of expertise. </p><p> </p><p>Join us as we discuss his journey with us, spanning two mergers, countless clinical innovations, and enduring friendships with extraordinary colleagues</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 14, 2026
Reconnect with Lawrence Tallon
<p>Lawrence Tallon began his career working in Whitehall, as a Fast Stream civil servant at the Department of Health and Social Care. </p><br><p>Following a range of government and leadership roles in hospitals in the UK and the Middle East, in 2020, he joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT) as Deputy Chief Executive. A role he held for 5 years, in which he successfully led the merger of GSTT and the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals.</p><br><p>In April 2025, he became the chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). </p><br><p>Join us as we discuss not only his career, but also how his devotion to Tottenham Hotspur led to the creation of “NHS Spurs”; a community committed to public health, mental well-being, and mutual support.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Reconnect?
<p>Our community at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals has been advancing heart and lung care for over 100 years. </p><p>Each member of our team, past and present, has carefully nurtured our world-leading reputation through their commitment and invaluable contributions. </p><p>Together, we have pushed boundaries of what’s possible in medicine. From developing new minimally invasive heart procedures, to innovative lung treatments that help patients do more of what they love. </p><p>In our “Reconnect” series, we are proud to share with you stories that inspire and ideas that innovate.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 6 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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