Best PCN Podcasts (2025)

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"Fighting for Philadelphia" with Michael Harris 56:59

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Award-winning author Michael C. Harris's impressive Fighting for Philadelphia: Forts Mercer and Mifflin, the Battle of Whitemarsh, and the Road to Valley Forge, October 5-December 19, 1777 rescues these important actions from obscurity, puts them in context with the Saratoga Campaign, and closes his magnificent trilogy that began with the battle of…

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Ep 77. Apex PCN - What difference does social prescribing really make? with Yuen and Andy 25:23

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Caty sits down with Yuen Toh, Clinical Director of Apex Primary Care Network (PCN), and Andy Garner, Senior Social Prescribing Link Worker in the PCN. Yuen and Andy share powerful statistical evidence of the impact on local GP and urgent care services, as well as anecdotes about the importance of relationships and the difference social prescribing …

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Ep 80. More than medicine: Care that fits real lives 35:23

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Alison sits down with members of the Living Well team at South Lincoln Healthcare Primary Care Network about what personalised care really looks like in practice. Care Coordinators Jackie and Helen, and Health and Wellbeing Coach Panos, share how non-clinical roles are helping people feel heard, supported, and more in control of their lives. From “…

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Ep 79. “Owt is better than nowt!” - Getting Lincolnshire moving with Bailey Greetham 32:34

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Joining Alison this week is TikTok sensation Bailey Greetham, winner of Active Lincolnshire’s Outstanding Service to Sport and Physical Activity 2025 award, sponsored by The Fitness Group. Known internationally for inspiring older adults to move more, especially those living in care homes, Bailey is Grimsby-based and determined to make change happe…

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Ep 78. Mental Health Podcast: Navigating Christmas 34:13

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For some people, Christmas is a season of sparkle, togetherness, and joy. For others, it can feel overwhelming, lonely, or quietly painful - and sometimes it’s a mix of all three. As the big day gets closer, the pressure ramps up: expectations, busy family dynamics, empty chairs at the table, or the weight of grief that feels heavier this time of y…

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Ep 76. The Ermine Exchange with Simon and Lois 38:15

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Alison sits down with Simon Nicoll and Lois Delong to talk about the new Ermine Exchange coffee house and wellbeing hub. This is a really lively conversation that will have you laughing and possibly crying (see if you can notice our host Alison lose it for the first time in her podcast history). Both Simon and Lois speak passionately about people, …

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Ep 75. People Promise trailblazers with Helen and Wendy 34:32

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In this episode, Alison is joined by Helen Ashwell, People Promise Manager, and Wendy Cundy, Head of Primary Care Workforce Transformation, both working in Primary Care (which includes GP surgeries, opticians, community pharmacy, and dentistry). Together they explore the powerful work happening to support and strengthen the workforce. Wendy explain…

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Ep 74. Everybody, Every Story - Cancer Awareness Podcast: Lung Screening 18:55

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In this third episode of the 'Everybody, Every Story' Cancer Awareness Podcast, hosts Kavya and Charlotte are joined by Dr Lucy Rushworth, GP and the Cancer Lead for South Lincolnshire Rural Primary Care Network, and Nick Reed, Programme Manager for Lung Cancer Screening in Lincolnshire. Together, they explore lung cancer screening and why it matte…

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"A Saddlebag Doctor of the Mahantongo Valley of Pennsylvania" with Lawrence Knorr 28:22

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The life and medical practice of Reuben Harris Muth, M.D., a rural saddlebag doctor, is reconstructed from an extant set of physician's daybooks, chronicling his professional activity from 1858 until 1898. Experience a rare glimpse of early medical history from an economic and cultural perspective. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com…

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Ep 73. Hoarding disorder with Kat and Judy 43:54

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Alison is joined by Kat and Judy for an honest and eye-opening conversation about hoarding disorder. Kat is Director for Hoarding Disorders UK (East) Community Interest Company (CIC) and founder of The Hummingbird Effect, a social purpose business that specialises in professional decluttering and organisational strategies. Judy is an expert by expe…

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"Charles E. Hires and the Drink that Wowed a Nation" with Bill Double 25:22

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Introduced at the 1876 Centennial Exposition and powered by an historic advertising campaign, Hires Root Beer - launched 10 years before Coca-Cola - blazed the trail for development of the American soft drink industry. Its inventor, Charles Elmer Hires, has been described as "a tycoon with the soul of a chemist." Donate | Signup | pcntv.com…

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What is a Primary Care Network 31:32

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Will Robertson, Clinical Director for the South Hambleton and Ryedale Primary Care Network (SHaR PCN), about the basics of Primary Care Networks (PCN), as well as the challenges and benefits. We discuss the unique South Hambleton and Ryedale region and the innovative services established by the SHaR PCN. We talk ab…

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Ep 72. Occupational Therapy with Zoe, Denis, and Laura 31:58

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To celebrate Occupational Therapy Week 2025 (3–9 November), Alison is joined by Occupational Therapists Zoe and Laura, and Denis, an expert by experience. Together, they share Denis’s incredible journey through rehabilitation - a story powered by his determination and by Zoe and Laura’s willingness to do things differently. Denis talks about how he…

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Ep 71. Mental Health Podcast: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 27:29

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As we head through Autumn and into Winter, many of us feel the impact of the shorter days, lack of sunlight, and bad weather, not just in our routines, but in our moods and energy. In this first episode of this Mental Health series, our colleagues from South Lincolnshire Rural Primary Care Network, Kavya, Melissa, and Leah, shine a light on Seasona…

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Ep 70. Lincoln City Foundation with Alice and Phill 30:48

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Joining Alison as she sits down with Alice Carter and Phillip Watson from Lincoln City Foundation. Together they explore the Foundation's great work supporting individuals and communities to improve their physical, social, and mental wellbeing - and why what they do ‘isn’t just football’. Stick with us to the end to hear about how proud Alice and P…

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"A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches" with Mike Madaio 56:33

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Philadelphia boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the classic cheesesteak to the delectable roast pork, the city's cultural and ethnic diversity has resulted in many of America's most established meals between bread. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com…

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Ep 69. Strength-Based Approaches with Hayley 34:08

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What does it really mean to work in a strengths-based way - and why should it matter to everyone in health and social care? In this episode, Alison sits down with Hayley Eccles, Deputy Director of Adult Social Care at Lincolnshire County Council, to explore how a strengths-based mindset transforms the way we think about care and support. Hayley sha…

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Ep 68. Time to talk: Lincolnshire Talking Therapies 28:19

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To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025, Caty from the It's All About People Team sits down with Dee, Barbara, and Tommy from Lincolnshire Talking Therapies for an open and inspiring conversation about mental health and the power of talking. Dee, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), shares some of her most memorable moments in therap…

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Ep 67. Person-centred support for a smoke-free life: Lincolnshire’s Acute Tobacco Dependency Service 26:38

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To mark Stoptober 2025, Gavin from the It’s All About People Personalisation Team sits down with Vicky, Kate, Ashlea, and Praveen from Lincolnshire’s Acute Tobacco Dependency Service to talk about how they support people on their journey to a smoke-free life. They share how a truly person-centred approach, built on taking time to listen, empathy, u…

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Ep 66. Everybody, Every Story - Cancer Awareness Podcast: Breast Screening 36:04

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In this second episode of the 'Everybody, Every Story' Cancer Awareness Podcast, which marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Wednesday 1 Oct 2025 – Friday 31 Oct 2025), host Kavya sits down with Dr. Lucy Rushworth and seven incredible women - Charlotte, Linda, Meena, Melissa, Namrata, Sadia, and Sue - to talk about something that can feel a little a…

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"City of Brotherly Blood" with Mike Stack 59:39

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Mike Stack was born to power and followed his father and grandfather into the ring of fire of Philadelphia politics. He was groomed for office, and was running in his early 20s. This is the story about all those Mike encountered in the often bloody, city of brotherly love. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com…

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"The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign" with Jeffrey Harding and Jon Nese 59:06

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As the nation's future hung in the balance, the Weather Gods delivered a wrath of fury on Union and Confederate forces throughout the Gettysburg Campaign. Authors Jeffrey J. Harding and Jon M. Nese present firsthand accounts, harrowing narratives and groundbreaking meteorological research that reshapes how we view the Civil War's Gettysburg Campaig…

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Ep 65. ReSPECT in the Community 22:55

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In this episode, former Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ReSPECT Project Manager Jenny Fryer is joined by Abi Alexander, Macmillan Clinical Team Leader at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS), and Jason Abrahall, District Nurse and Clinical Team Lead, Community Nursing, based in Bourne and Stamford. Together, they look at…

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Ep 64. “Start with a cuppa…”: Project Compass with Becky and CJ 29:06

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Caty sits down with Becky Frost, Project Manager, and CJ Jago, Deputy Project Manager, from Project Compass in Lincoln to talk about their inspiring, person-first approach to supporting people who are sleeping rough. For Becky, CJ, and the Project Compass team, it all begins with something simple but essential: creating a space where people feel sa…

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Ep 63. "It's how we do things around here!" with Vic, Emma, and Kirsteen 33:17

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In this episode, Alison sits down with Vic Townshend, Emma Townend, and Kirsteen Redmile for a lively conversation about three key enabling programmes we’re fortunate to have here in Lincolnshire - Population Health Management (PHM), Health Inequalities (HI), and the It’s All About People Personalisation Programme. Working together, these teams are…

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Ep 62. ReSPECT and Primary Care 17:09

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In this episode, former Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ReSPECT Project Manager Jenny Fryer is joined by Dr Kaval Patel, GP and Partner at the Heart of Lincoln Medical Group, and Clinical Director of Lincolnshire Healthcare Partnership PCN Together, they explore why starting ReSPECT conversations earlier - with your GP, for example - can m…

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Ep 61. Health Literacy and Language 41:28

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Tune in to hear Alison from the It's All About People Team chatting with Elliot Kane about the exciting work he’s doing at a GP surgery in Lincoln. Elliot’s on a mission to change how healthcare teams talk to patients, making things clearer, friendlier, and more effective. He’s passionate about health literacy and believes that the way we use langu…

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Ep 60. Everybody, Every Story - Cancer Awareness Podcast: Cervical Screening 26:32

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In the first episode of the 'Everybody, Every Story' Cancer Awareness Podcast, host Kavya is joined by Dr Lucy Rushworth and seven extraordinary women - Sue, Sadia, Meena, Namrata, Linda, Melissa, and Charlotte - to explore the importance of cervical screening. Together, they break down myths, share personal experiences, and highlight why open, hon…

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S07E15: The BNPL Reality Check with Sabrina Flunkert – CEO at Ratepay 41:13

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Is BNPL oversaturated, or just misunderstood? In this special In Check with Fintech episode recorded live at Money20/20 Europe, we sit down with Sabrina Flunkert, CEO at Ratepay, one of the sharpest minds in European payments. After starting as CFO and stepping into the CEO role, Sabrina has helped Ratepay solidify its position as a white-label BNP…

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Ep 59. LGBTQ+ Children and Families with Shelby and Simon 39:13

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In this episode, Ed and Ela chat with Shelby Hood, Business Support, and Simon Garner, Workforce Quality & Development Practitioner, both at Lincolnshire County Council, exploring the needs, lived experience, and progress of the LGBTQ+ community in Lincolnshire, alongside the ongoing challenges. Shelby and Simon also highlight the work that has tak…

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Ep 58. 'I'm not frail - I'm just me!' 43:22

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Alison and Kirsteen from the It's All About People team chat to Clare Credland and Dr Sadie Aubrey about all things ‘frailty’. Clare is Head of Integrated Community Partnerships, leading on frailty, at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS). Sadie is a GP, Clinical Director of South Lincoln Healthcare Primary Care Network, and Clin…

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Ep 57. ReSPECT and Secondary Care 20:40

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In this episode, Jenny Fryer, former ReSPECT Project Manager at Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), sits down with Jillian Edwards, Deputy Lead Nurse for Palliative and End of Life Care, and Jody Blow, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Trauma and Orthopaedics, both at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT). Together, they dive into th…

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Ep. 56 Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with Jo and Gina 39:28

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In this edition, Ela and Ed sit down with Joanne Hindley (Jo) and Georgina Kerwick-Chrisp (Gina) from the Children in Care Team at Lincolnshire County Council. Jo and Gina work closely with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and they speak with warmth and honesty about the challenges these young people face - from their harrowing journeys to th…

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Ep 55. Our Shared Stories - Community Reporting 27:42

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Join Anna, Melanie, and Tom, three of Lincolnshire’s new Community Reporters, as they discuss the power of real stories - and how hearing people’s lived experiences can spark genuine change. They share personal highlights from our recent Conversation of Change event, which explored how real community voices and experiences could - and should - info…

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S07E14: Why Merchants Are Losing the Chargeback War with Roenen Ben-Ami – Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Justt 39:44

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Chargebacks are costing merchants billions and most still don’t have a system built to win them back. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Roenen Ben-Ami, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Justt, to unpack the $180B friendly fraud problem, why first-party misuse is rising, and what it takes to…

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Ep 54. Shared Lives Week 2025 41:01

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To celebrate Shared Lives Week 2025 (23 - 27 June) Alison from the It's All About People team talks to Katie Reilly, Development Worker with Shared Lives Lincolnshire and Carer, and Toni Ulyatt, Carer Recruitment for PSS (Person-Shaped Support) Shared Lives, to explore what this approach really means for people across Lincolnshire. Katie and Toni s…

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Ep 53. ReSPECT and the Ambulance Service 20:05

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In this episode, former Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ReSPECT Project Manager Jenny Fryer is joined by Laura Golding, Paramedic and Pathways Lead for the Lincolnshire Division of East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS). Part of Laura’s role is to find alternatives for ambulance crews to avoid taking people to Accident and Emergency (A&E),…

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Ep 52. Community Connectors: ‘Making the most of what we have available to us’ 40:31

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Caty from the It's All About People Personalisation Programme Team is joined by Jo Taylor and Mike Farley, both Community Connectors, to chat about their role and the impact it has on communities, on people, and on local partnerships. They share inspiring examples of how kindness and a warm welcome at Wellbeing Hubs really does change lives, and th…

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"No Longer Subjects of the British King" with Shawn McGhee 58:41

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When news reached Parliament of the Boston radicals' destruction of the Royal East India Company's tea, it passed the Coercive Acts, a collection of punitive measures designed to rein in that insubordinate seaport town. The Coercive Acts unleashed a political firestorm as communities from Massachusetts to Georgia drafted resistance resolutions cond…

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Ep 51. Lincolnshire Carers Service - People are amazing! with Laura 40:46

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To celebrate Carers Week 2025 (9 – 15 June), Alison talked to Laura Blaine, Carers Lead at Lincolnshire County Council. Laura shares her passion for supporting unpaid carers and shines a light on the wide range of services available across Lincolnshire. Whether you're a carer yourself or just want to learn more, this is an inspiring and important l…

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Ep 50. Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) with Vicky and John 34:49

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Welcome to our 50th podcast episode – we made it! We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with two fantastic guests (and members of the It's All About People family) Vicky Thomson and John Day, who join Alison to chat about their inspiring volunteer work with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) in their local GP practices. They share real storie…

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Ep 49. Misogyny 41:45

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In this Takeover episode, Ela & Ed are joined by Rachael Hunt, Training and Development Officer at the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (LSCP). With a deep-rooted passion and long-standing commitment to tackling misogyny, Rachael brings thoughtful insight to a dynamic conversation that explores the growing spotlight on misogyny, and…

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S07E13: Surviving the Startup Climb with Thomas Vles – Founder of GoDutch 51:26

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Founding a fintech isn’t just about product-market fit, it’s about resilience, timing, and making brutal calls when the stakes are high. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Thomas Vles, Founder of GoDutch, to unpack the emotional and strategic reality of startup life — from raising funding to wa…

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Ep 48. How to complete a ReSPECT plan 21:45

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The ReSPECT process creates personalised recommendations for a person’s clinical care and treatment in a future emergency in which they are unable to make or express choices. In this episode, former Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ReSPECT Project Manager Jenny Fryer is joined by Abi Alexander, Macmillan Clinical Team Leader at Lincolnshire…

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Ep 47. Dementia Action Week 2025: Young Onset Dementia 34:04

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To mark Dementia Action Week 2025 (19–25 May), Diane Hinchliffe and Claire Bagshaw from the Alzheimer’s Society join Alison from the It’s All About People Personalisation Programme team to highlight some of the impactful work being done to support people with Young Onset Dementia in Lincolnshire. In this engaging discussion, Diane, Claire, and Alis…

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Ep 46. Pull up a Sandbag: Supporting armed forces communities and veterans in Lincolnshire 41:57

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Alison and Caty are joined by Paul Drury (Lincolnshire Armed Forces Community Covenant Officer) and Andy Garner (Senior Link Worker for Lincoln City) to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and reflect on the work that is happening in Lincolnshire to support our armed forces communities and veterans. Paul talks about a new directory that is ava…

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"The Year that Made America" with Tom McMillian 56:45

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The untold story of how America's declaration of independence hinged on seven critical months in 1776 and the courageous votes that changed the world forever. This gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence through a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly forgotten. While July 4th claims the glory, the actual vot…

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S07E12: Building Again After Volt with Jordan Lawrence - CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa 48:39

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What if the work ethic that built one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs could unlock an even bigger opportunity? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Jordan Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa and former CGO and Co-Founder of Volt, to explore the real playbook behind scaling, surviving hype…

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Ep 44. Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities with Lisa and Lorna 37:36

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In this Ela and Ed Takeover episode, we shine a spotlight on the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities in Lincolnshire. Special guests Lorna and Lisa join the conversation to share insights into the community’s rich heritage, deep-rooted pride, and the ongoing challenges they face. About Ela & Ed Ela Walji is an Improvement Practice Lead at Lincol…

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Ep 45. ReSPECT Podcast Series - Episode 2: How to have a ReSPECT conversation 23:05

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The ReSPECT process helps create personalised recommendations for a person’s clinical care and treatment in the event of a future emergency where they are unable to make or communicate decisions. These recommendations are shaped through meaningful conversations between the individual, their loved ones, and health and care professionals—ensuring tha…