The Provider Podcast

S10 Ep49: One thing I would do: Helen Ray's 'big idea'

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Show Notes

In our 'One Thing I Would Do series, trust leaders from varying sectors and backgrounds share the one thing they would implement to improve services across the health and care system.

In the second instalment, our director of communications Adam Brimelow speaks to North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Helen Ray to discuss what she would introduce if she had overarching power over the health and social care system for one day.

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