Best NIHR Podcasts (2025)

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1: Episode 1 - Shaun Lintern 1:17:38

5d ago1:17:38

1:17:38

In this episode of Stories of Safety, we sit down with Shaun Lintern, Health Editor of The Sunday Times, to explore the vital role of investigative journalism in uncovering systemic failures in healthcare. Lintern shares his journey as a journalist, the ethical challenges of reporting sensitive stories, and the impact journalism can have on public …

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Engaging and involving mobile, stateless and displaced communities 36:30

6d ago36:30

36:30

Gary Hickey, NIHR Senior Research Manager for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement hosts this episode and is joined by Dr Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan, Research Manager at Universiti Malaya, Farzana Khan, Chief Executive Director of Fasiuddin Khan Research Foundation, and Jo Vearey, Associate Professor at the African Centre for Migration …

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Conversations to Cultivate Change - Episode 2 29:24

13d ago29:24

29:24

Conversations to Cultivate Change: Leading with purpose - Professor Robina Coker on building a career, mentorship and research In this episode, host Dr Keerti Gedela is joined by Professor Robina Coker, professor of practice and consultant in respiratory medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Robina was previously the clinical director …

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Gender considerations for inclusive CEI 36:19

28d ago36:19

36:19

This is the second episode of our series, Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Leaving no one behind. Heidi Surridge, NIHR Senior Research Manager for CEI, hosts this episode and is joined by Prince Tommy Williams, Executive Director of Lifeline Nehemiah Projects, Mangenda Kamara, Co-founder of 2YoungLives, and Sanjog Thakuri, C…

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Tracey Brown | Sense about Science 46:58

1M ago46:58

46:58

Why do many risk messages fail to connect with audiences? How can communicators avoid oversimplifying complex risk information while still making it accessible to audiences? What does it mean to take a "public-led, expert-fed" approach to science communication? In this episode Tracey Brown, Director of Sense About Science, talks about the charity's…

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Leaving no one behind in CEI: What do we mean? 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

This is the first episode of our podcast series, Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Leaving no one behind. Episode 1 introduces the Leave No One Behind agenda and discusses its importance in the context of CEI. Gary Hickey, NIHR Senior Research Manager for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement hosts this podcast and is…

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Conversations to Cultivate Change - Episode 1 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

In this episode of Conversations to Cultivate Change, host Dr Keerti Gedela sits down with consultant ophthalmologist and Director of Research & Development, Dr Christiana Dinah, to explore her inspiring journey through medicine and research. From her early years in Nigeria to breaking barriers in UK healthcare, Christiana shares her experiences of…

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Nick Hillier | The Academy of Medical Sciences 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

What counts as a 'meaningful' engagement when involving patients and public with research? How can we elevate the voices of people with lived experience as experts? How can we support those people who agree to tell their own stories for impact? In this episode Peter is joined by Nick Hillier, Director of Communications and Engagement at the Academy…

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Research Unravelled Extra 15:46

2M ago15:46

15:46

In these monthly extra episodes Peter is joined by co-host, Bianca Winter, to share listeners' thoughts on our main guest episodes, and to discuss the latest news and trends from the world of research communications. In this episode we... Reflect on the last guest episode with Lorraine Bridges - Head of Campaigns at the National Institute of Health…

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S3 Ep4: Donna Clements: 'I've done other people's research, now I want to do my own!' 50:38

3M ago50:38

50:38

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aylex/wanderer License code: YMAZEDLW8RPOEKPH I am a NIHR SRL for community nurses. My objectives for the three-year programme are: to embed a research active culture within community nursing teams; increase the priority of community nurse-led research setting an agenda with people usin…

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Lorraine Bridges | National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) 34:45

3M ago34:45

34:45

What differentiates a 'campaign' from business-as-usual comms? What are the most important ingredients for running a successful communications campaign? How do you build partnerships based on trust and reciprocity? In this episode Peter is joined by Lorraine Bridges, Head of Campaigns and Deputy Director of Communications at the National Institute …

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Research Unravelled Extra 26:03

3M ago26:03

26:03

A 2025 Welcome from Peter and Bianca at Research Unravelled Extra! In these monthly extra episodes Peter is joined by co-host, Bianca Winter, to share listeners' thoughts on our main guest episodes, and to discuss the latest news and trends from the world of research communications. In this episode we... Reflect on Peter's interview with Catherine …

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S3 Ep3: Tracey Long: I've got objectives & they all align to building research capacity and capability. 49:30

3M ago49:30

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https://ihv.org.uk/people/tracey-long/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aylex/wanderer License code: AWZ4YKMGT7KLIEKYBy Dr Andrew Finney

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What is the impact of a gradual reduction of antipsychotics? 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

Antipsychotic medicines reduce the risk of psychotic episodes – and they are recommended for long-term use by people with schizophrenia or recurrent psychosis. But the medicines can have such unpleasant side effects that people prescribed these drugs may want to reduce or to stop them. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, …

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S3 Ep2: Dr Angela Kerrigan: the SRL role was the opportunity for me to pull it all together. 45:57

4M ago45:57

45:57

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-angela-kerrigan-b08a1440/By Dr Andrew Finney

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S3 Ep2: Series 3 Trailer: Introducing new series summariser Prof Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi 8:34

4M ago8:34

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By Dr Andrew Finney

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Catherine Foot | Phoenix Insights 43:14

4M ago43:14

43:14

How can we transform the national conversation around what it means to live longer better lives? How do we avoid drowning in nuance when trying to understand complex systems? What does it take to relentlessly pursue a single issue in order to bring about change? And how can you build a coalition to bring others on board? Join Peter Barker in conver…

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S3 Ep1: BONUS EPISODE Dr Joanne Cooper: I want British nursing to be known as the 'top' nursing in the world! 55:26

5M ago55:26

55:26

https://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/2021/11/05/30-at-30-joanne-cooper-a-clinical-career-journey/By Dr Andrew Finney

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Research Unravelled Extra 23:33

5M ago23:33

23:33

Welcome back to Research Unravelled Extra! In these monthly extra episodes Peter is joined by co-host, Bianca Winter, to share listeners' reflections on the latest guest episodes, and to discuss the latest news and trends from the world of research communications. We want this to be a space where the research comms community engages and interacts w…

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Catherine Gregory | Ada Lovelace Institute 39:20

6M ago39:20

39:20

How do you craft consistent communications in a field as rapidly evolving as AI and data? Can we shift the narrative from perceived future existential risk to actual present day harms? What's the best way of making your messages resonate with policy makers? Join Peter Barker in conversation with Catherine Gregory - Head of Communications and Conten…

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Local green spaces are linked with better mental health 9:41

6M ago9:41

9:41

Green and blue spaces could improve mental health through the opportunities they provide to socialise and exercise; it could also be that these spaces improve air quality. But other factors, such as wealth, may explain this difference. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, speaks with Sarah Rogers, Professor of Health Infor…

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Research Unravelled Extra 21:59

6M ago21:59

21:59

Welcome to Research Unravelled Extra! In these monthly extra episodes Peter will be joined by co-host, Bianca Winter, to share listeners' reflections on the latest guest episodes, and to discuss the latest news and trends from the world of research communications. We want this to be a space where the research comms community engages and interacts w…

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Ali Bailey | The Francis Crick Institute 33:57

6M ago33:57

33:57

How do you communicate science so complex that even scientists find it hard to understand? How can communicators cope with the vast number of digital channels and platforms used today? What does 'values-based communication' mean and how can it help you develop a fantastic relationship with your audiences? Join Peter Barker in conversation with Ali …

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Research Unravelled Trailer 1:29

7M ago1:29

1:29

Welcome to Research Unravelled - a brand new podcast where we take a deep dive into the impactful world of research communications. In particular we’ll be exploring the complexity that lies at the heart of this particular field and hearing from communications experts about how they navigate and overcome or unravel that complexity. Research Unravell…

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S2 Ep9: Dr Helen Janiszewski: We are seeing more midwives wanting to embark on a clinical academic career. 45:24

9M ago45:24

45:24

Todays episode was sponsored by Judi Thorley Solutions Ltd. For details of health training programmes contact [email protected] @Hejaniszewski https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-janiszewski-0730b8279 https://www.aminer.org/profile/helen-janiszewski/65c785708a47b621f754d334 https://www.nursingtimes.net/archive/everything-you-do-and-say-has-an-…

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S2 Ep8: Prof Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi: ... you are the wrong colour and wrong gender to succeed. 57:46

9M ago57:46

57:46

Roxanne's research peper via research gate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Roxanne-Crosby-NwaobiBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S2 Ep7: Dr Rosalynn Austin: I want to help people to see that there isn't a highway to this journey. 51:44

10M ago51:44

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https://www.uis.no/en/profile/rosalynn-austin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJwd5V66ajsxHr4olNtCOABy Dr Andrew Finney

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S2 Ep6: Dr Siobhan Stynes: You're trying to be master of both worlds but feel you're not achieving that. 49:07

10M ago49:07

49:07

Stynes, Siobhan; Foster, Nadine; O'Dowd, John; Ostelo, Raymond; Konstantinou, Kika. . 'Predictors of outcome following an epidural steroid injection for disc-related sciatica: a Delphi consensus study.'. European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of th…

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S2 Ep5: Dr Ada Hui: What are the different challenges and what can we do to help you to overcome them? 46:57

11M ago46:57

46:57

Ogunbode C, Cooper L, Prosser A, Kirkcaldy H and Hui A (2023) It was the best of times; it was the worst of times-Health and wellbeing in Nottingham during the 2022 heatwave University of Nottingham, Nottingham Hui A (2023) Diversity, identity and belonging, in: Gamble C and Brennan G [Eds.] Working with serious mental illness [Third Edition] Elsev…

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S2 Ep4: Dr Leanne Atkin: "To move the profession forward, we need an evidence-base and that evidence-base should come from nurses! 49:21

11M ago49:21

49:21

Learn a little more about Leanne here: https://blogs.hud.ac.uk/academics/2020/june/it-is-ok-not-to-be-ok-dr-leanne-atkin/ https://societyoftissueviability.org/person/leanne-atkin/ https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/authors/leanne-atkin/ https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/authors/leanne-atkin/…

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S2 Ep3: Prof Patricia Davidson: You can be a university drop-out and still a Vice Chancellor!! 48:51

11M ago48:51

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See other podcasts and media undertaken by Trish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0TblLQIBPM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0TblLQIBPM https://hedx.com.au/podcast-hedx-episode-34/By Dr Andrew Finney

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S2 Ep2: Dr Oladayo Bifarin: 'You've got to be comfortable being uncomfortable' 50:58

12M ago50:58

50:58

Bifarin O, Michael K, Claudette K. 2024. Care Planning Karen W, Mick M. Essentials of Mental Health Nursing Sage Publications Limited. United Kingdom 9781529733037 Publisher Url Bifarin O, Collier‐Sewell F, Smith G, Moriarty J, Shephard H, Andrews L, Pearson S, Kasperska M. 2024. Standards of proficiency for registered nurses—To what end? A critica…

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S2 Ep1: Series 2 trailer... The Clinical Academic Series 13:21

1y ago13:21

13:21

In series 2 we'll focus on the Clinical Academic, how does the role vary from nurse to nurse, how is it funded, how does it work? We may even bring in an AHP to compare disciplines. Oh and we'll also throw in the occasional BONUS episode!!By Dr Andrew Finney

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Improving leadership in surgery 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

The NHS is paying increasing attention to leadership within clinical teams. Leadership training can be delivered in different ways, for example, to the team leader alone or to all team members. However, it is not clear which approaches work best. Researchers looked at leadership training for surgeons, and asked what makes training effective. In thi…

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S1 Ep12: Prof Jane Coad: I was prepared to take a risk, and go for other things! 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

47:52

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/people/jane.coadBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep11: Prof Ruth Endacott: I was probably hard work for my poor supervisors! 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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https://www.nihr.ac.uk/people/endacott-ruth/27906 Bates S & Endacott R (2023) 'Building critical care nursing research capacity' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing 79, 103531-103531 , DOI Ede J, Clarete M, Taylor I, Taylor C, Kent B, Watkinson P & Endacott R (2023) 'Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in research: The G…

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10 years of the NIHR Leicester EXCEED Study 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

16:29

Professor Martin Tobin and Dr Catherine John talk to Professor Turi King about the first 10 years of the NIHR Leicester EXCEED Study, from its original aims through to the research questions its data is helping to answer today. EXCEED (Extended Cohort for E-health, Environment and DNA) is a longitudinal health study that looks at the causes of long…

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S1 Ep10: Prof Parveen Ali: Being a successful person is not easy... being a successful woman is even more difficult. 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

49:20

Books (2023) Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide. Springer International Publishing. Ali P (2019) Preface. Edited books Hinsliff-Smith K, McGarry J & Ali P (Eds.) (2022) Arts Based Health Care Research: A Multidisciplinary Perspective. Springer International Publishing. Ali P & McGarry J (Ed.) (2020) Domestic Violence in Health Contexts: A…

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S1 Ep9: Prof Pauline Walsh: (BONUS EPISODE) Nurse leaders have got to be behind the vision to improve the clinical academic career prospects for nursing. 42:18

1+ y ago42:18

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Pauline's academic profile. https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/vice-chancellorsoffice/provice-chancellorsanddeans/executivedeanofhealth/By Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep8: Prof Lucy Bray: I don't think I would change anything because then I might not be here! 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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ISupport Rights-based standards for children having tests, treatments, examinations and interventions. These rights-based standards provide principles for good procedural practice with children aged 0-18 years of age. The website contains information about the rigorous development of the standards and links to download and use the standards. https:…

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S1 Ep7: Prof Julie Green: I'm very proud to be the only Professor of District Nursing. 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

42:28

Some key publications from Prof Julie Green: Green. 02-05-2020. 'COVID-19 and district and community nursing.'. British Journal of Community Nursing. DOI > view in repository > Green. 28-11-2019. 'Evaluating the impact of a coaching pilot on students and staff'. British Journal of Nursing. DOI > view in repository > Green. 11-10-2019. 'Challenges t…

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S1 Ep6: Prof Calvin Moorley: What we really need to do is write about a place of love and a place of joy. 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

40:53

Moorley, C., Darbyshire, P., Serrant, L., Mohamed, J., Ali, P. and De Souza, R., 2020. Dismantling structural racism: Nursing must not be caught on the wrong side of history. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(10), pp.2450-2453. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jan.14469 Moorley, C., Ferrante, J., Jennings, K. and Dangerfield, A., 2020…

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Clinicians in Conversation: Developing the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

14:56

Discover how the UK is taking vaccine research delivery to the next level with NIHR support. During the pandemic the UK demonstrated its ability to deliver vaccine trials at pace and scale. In this podcast you will hear how that UK expertise and capability is being harnessed to drive rapid development of future vaccines. Professors Andrew Ustianows…

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S1 Ep5: Prof Sarah Ryan: I thought, a PhD is part of my role. 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

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Sarah's Inaugural lecture for her Professorship https://youtu.be/4PWaKflSHUA?si=TFGR-JdxRHqfZTOuBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep4: Prof Catherine Evans: It was public money that was invested in me and therefore I needed to deliver! 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

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Catherine's profile: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/catherine-evansBy Dr Andrew Finney

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S1 Ep3: Prof Gwen Wynne-Jones: I was told nurses don't do PhDs, so don't bother looking! 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

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We hope you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to share it with friends and colleagues, give us a follow, rate us and most importantly... do listen to the end, even if you listen to us in sections!! Below is the Youtube clip to Gwen's Professorial Inaugural Lecture (highly recommended). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZJgw7OAasQ The links below are…

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S1 Ep2: Prof Liz Halcomb: It was a bit of a reluctant step to take the professor role... 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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Below are three of Professor Halcomb's recent publications. Currie J, Thompson C, Grootemaat P, Andersen P, Finnegan A, Carter M, Halcomb E. A scoping review of clinical skill development of preregistration registered nurses in Australia and five other English-speaking countries. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jan;32(1-2):283-297. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16239. Epub …

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Be Part of Research: Exploring public health research 21:59

2y ago21:59

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In this episode we are exploring public health research - what it is and how it can help people to live healthier and longer lives. For many people their only experience of public health research will be related to infection prevention and protection during the COVID19 pandemic. But that's just one area of public health research and this podcast ex…

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S1 Ep1: Prof Gina Awoko Higginbottom MBE: These awards are out there and somebody has to get them, why can't it be you? 51:33

2y ago51:33

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View some of Gina's research from the references below: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-66122394 HIGGINBOTTOM, GMA, EVANS C, MORGAN M, BHARJ K K, ELDRIDGE J AND HUSSAIN B (2020) Interventions that improve maternity care for immigrant women in England: a narrative synthesis systematic review Health Serv Deliv Res;8:14 Also look out for: Review of ne…

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S1 Ep1: Coming soon... 3:57

2y ago3:57

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Welcome to 'The Nurse Researcher' Podcast, hosted by Dr Andrew Finney and summarised by Eleanor Hoverd. Listen now for a teaser of what to expect when we start to release our episodes from mid-July 2023. Hit 'Follow' so you NEVER miss an episode! Host: Dr Andrew Finney Summariser: Eleanor Hoverd Editor: Dr Pete Lonsdale Art Work: Gracie Finney Musi…

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