Voices of Care. Real people. Honest voices. Better care.

The healthcare system is broken. We're bringing together the rebels, innovators and truth-tellers who aren't afraid to say it - and fix it.

Voices of Care. Real people. Honest voices. Better care.

The healthcare system is broken. We're bringing together the rebels, innovators and truth-tellers who aren't afraid to say it - and fix it.

Voices of Care. Real people. Honest voices. Better care.

The healthcare system is broken. We're bringing together the rebels, innovators and truth-tellers who aren't afraid to say it - and fix it.

The Voices of Care Podcast.

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We bring together the leaders, innovators and voices from across the whole of the healthcare landscape, who have the courage to re-imagine a system fit for the 21st century.  

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Rukshana Kapasi OBE

Barnardo's Director of Health, calls for measurable accountability in government's ambition to create "healthiest generation of children" and urges neighbourhood health models to truly partner with voluntary sector 

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Duncan Burton and Karen Bonner

In this episode of Voices of Care, Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, and Karen Bonner, Chief Nurse for London, discuss the pressures facing the nursing profession and their vision for its future.

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Helen Dent

The NHS is imposing "huge costs on itself" through outdated funding practices that are simultaneously draining budgets and blocking access to innovative diagnostic technologies, according to Helen Dent, Chief Executive of the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA), speaking on Newcross Healthcare's Voices of Care podcast with host Suhail Mirza. 

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Ben Travis

Ben Travis, Chief Executive of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), has opened up about the remarkable transformation journey of a Trust born from one of the most controversial episodes in NHS history, speaking on Newcross Healthcare's Voices of Care podcast with host Suhail Mirza.

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Professor Mumtaz Patel

Professor Mumtaz Patel discusses the need for the above vision, the cultural and operational pressures (including “corridor care”)facing physicians and the vital importance of supporting female medical leaders across the globe. 

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Paul Rees

In a candid conversation with host Suhail Mirza, Rees discusses the organisation's culture transformation, the maternity crisis, and nursing's critical role in delivering the Government's ten-year NHS plan.

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Helen Whyley

Helen Whyley, Director for the Royal College of Nursing in Wales, joins host Suhail Mirza on this week’s Voices of Care episode to discuss the pressures that led to industrial action, the future of nursing, diversity and much, much more.

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Sim Scavazza

Sim Scavazza, Acting Chair at NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, sits down with Voices of Care host Suhail Mirza to discuss diversity, cultural change, innovation and the ongoing crisis the industry finds itself in.

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Professor Kamilla Hawthorn

Kamila speaks passionately about funding, GP shortages, technology and inequalities in the eye-opening episode.

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Oonagh Smyth

Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care, is this week’s guest on Voices of Care and shares her valuable insight on the current state of the industry, as well as what the future has in store, with host Suhail Mirza.

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The future of health and care.

In their own words.

Voices of Care brings you unmissable conversations with the leaders, carers, and innovators shaping a more connected, compassionate, and capable system for everyone. Guests include some of the most influential, from Sir Jim Mackay, Dr Jane Townson, Professor Kevin Fenton, Rebecca Cresswell, Sir Jeremy Hunt and Professor Habib Naqvi and many more. Tune in and hear from the visionaries making better health and care possible for every person, everywhere.

The future of health and care.

In their own words.

Voices of Care brings you unmissable conversations with the leaders, carers, and innovators shaping a more connected, compassionate, and capable system for everyone. Guests include some of the most influential, from Sir Jim Mackay, Dr Jane Townson, Professor Kevin Fenton, Rebecca Cresswell, Sir Jeremy Hunt and Professor Habib Naqvi and many more. Tune in and hear from the visionaries making better health and care possible for every person, everywhere.

The future of health and care.

In their own words.

Voices of Care brings you unmissable conversations with the leaders, carers, and innovators shaping a more connected, compassionate, and capable system for everyone. Guests include some of the most influential, from Sir Jim Mackay, Dr Jane Townson, Professor Kevin Fenton, Rebecca Cresswell, Sir Jeremy Hunt and Professor Habib Naqvi and many more. Tune in and hear from the visionaries making better health and care possible for every person, everywhere.

Meet our host

Suhail asks the big questions.

The healthcare system stands at one of the most important crossroads in its history. A profound shift in the way care is delivered in set out in the 10 Year Health Plan and the Casey Commission is due to deliver its initial Report into social care in 2026.  

I am proud to have been the host of Voices of Care  since its inception in 2022 and we have been honoured to have welcomed some of the most celebrated, successful and innovative leaders from across the healthcare landscape to share their stories and insights.  

So join me and our honoured guests as we seek answers to the big questions in healthcare and also help shape the sector so it is truly fit for the 21st century. 

Suhail

Mirza

Host of Voices of Care

Suhail Mirza - Host of Voices of Care

Meet our host

Suhail asks the big questions.

The healthcare system stands at one of the most important crossroads in its history. A profound shift in the way care is delivered in set out in the 10 Year Health Plan and the Casey Commission is due to deliver its initial Report into social care in 2026.  

I am proud to have been the host of Voices of Care  since its inception in 2022 and we have been honoured to have welcomed some of the most celebrated, successful and innovative leaders from across the healthcare landscape to share their stories and insights.  

So join me and our honoured guests as we seek answers to the big questions in healthcare and also help shape the sector so it is truly fit for the 21st century. 

Suhail

Mirza

Host of Voices of Care

Suhail Mirza - Host of Voices of Care

Over 90

Episodes covering the most important topics in health and social care.

3 million

Impressions across our social platforms.

100 leaders

Guests from across healthcare, social care, and the world of politics.

Over 90

Episodes covering the most important topics in health and social care.

3 million

Impressions across our social platforms.

100 leaders

Guests from across healthcare, social care, and the world of politics.

Testimonial

"If there is a podcast that does not shy away from the most challenging topics in healthcare, its Voices of Care"

Professor Habib Naqvi CEO NHS Race and Health Observatory

Testimonial

"The range and calibre of guests is impressive; I always hear a fresh perspective and am made to think differently about a health and care issue."

Sarah Woolnough, CEO, The Kings Fund

Testimonial

"If there is a podcast that does not shy away from the most challenging topics in healthcare, its Voices of Care"

Professor Habib Naqvi CEO NHS Race and Health Observatory

Testimonial

"The range and calibre of guests is impressive; I always hear a fresh perspective and am made to think differently about a health and care issue."

Sarah Woolnough, CEO, The Kings Fund

Testimonial

"If there is a podcast that does not shy away from the most challenging topics in healthcare, its Voices of Care"

Professor Habib Naqvi CEO NHS Race and Health Observatory

Testimonial

"The range and calibre of guests is impressive; I always hear a fresh perspective and am made to think differently about a health and care issue."

Sarah Woolnough, CEO, The Kings Fund

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We’d love to hear from you.

Want to share your story or connect with the Voices of Care team? From press and partnership enquiries to feedback on recent episodes, we’d love to hear your voice.

Say hello 👋

We’d love to hear from you.

Want to share your story or connect with the Voices of Care team? From press and partnership enquiries to feedback on recent episodes, we’d love to hear your voice.