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The future of NHS communications

NHS communicators on the changing political landscape, the impact of data and AI and the profession’s continued struggle with diversity.

23 July 2024

In this special podcast into the state of NHS communications, a range of communications leaders provide their assessment of where the profession is, the big challenges ahead and how communicators continue to need to demonstrate the strategic value and impact of the work they do. Covering topics such as the changing political landscape, the impact of data, AI and other new technologies and our profession’s continued struggle with achieving a more diverse workforce, host Daniel Reynolds from the NHS Confederation gets the views of Claire Riley, Edna Boampong and Adam Brimelow on the future of the profession. 

The podcast was recorded at NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester in mid-June and preceded the election outcome.  

  • Host: Daniel Reynolds, Director of Communications, NHS Confederation 
  • Edna Boampong, former Director of Communications and Engagement at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; now Programme Director for Diverse and Inclusive Communications at the NHS Confederation
  • Claire Riley, Chief Corporate Services Officer, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
  • Adam Brimelow, Director of Communications, NHS Providers  
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