Talking about the impact of the newly elected government on the NHS 

In this episode, host Olivia Jackson dives into how the new UK government’s policies will shape the future of the National Health Service (NHS). Join us for an in-depth discussion with three distinguished guests who bring valuable perspectives on NHS challenges and potential opportunities under the new administration. 

What you will learn in this episode: 

• Policies: What are the new policies that will have an impact on the NHS? 

• Challenges: Get expert insights into the challenges that the NHS is facing in patient feeding and what should be a priority 

• Opportunities & innovation: Uncover the opportunities that the newly elected government can have on the NHS and what innovations we can look forward to 

Tune in to explore what lies ahead for one of the UK’s most vital institutions. 

Participants: 

Host: Olivia Jackson, Customer Marketing Manager, Bidfood UK 

Guests: 

• Phil Shelley, NHS Food Supply Chain 

• Iain Robertson, Chair of the Hospital Caterers Association 

• Orlaith Curran, Specialist Food Service Dietitian 

Timestamps

00:00- Intro

2:51-Have you seen any changes in policy that could have an impact on the NHS?

6:36- Do you predict for there to be any policy shifts on the horizon?

9:08- What would you say are the biggest challenges facing patient and staff feeding?

14:28- Can you share your opinions on how the new policies are going to improve the experience of both patients and staff?

18:03- With the changing government, are there any reasons to be optimistic and where do you think they can have the biggest impact?

21:23- What innovations are you expecting to see happen, and is there anything you are excited about that you would like to share today?

24:44- When do you think staff and patients will see these changes? Will they be short term changes or long term changes to tackle?

27:44- Outro