The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey

#375 Both Sides of the Table: An HR Professional on Taking Voluntary Redundancy from the NHS with Sarah Boxall

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when an HR professional finds themselves on the other side of redundancy?   In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara ...

#374 Community pharmacy and general practice integration with Michael Lennox, National Pharmacy Association

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Tara is joined by pharmacy leader and self-described "serial integrator" Michael Lennox for a ...

#373 Leading Through Complexity: Careers, Collaboration & Change in Primary Care With Bobby Pozzoni-Child

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tara speaks with Bobby Pozzoni-Child, Director of Partnerships and Transformation for the Primary Care Provider Collaborative    ...

#372 How GP Practices Can Grow, Innovate & Truly Serve Patients With Nabeel Arshad

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare, Tara sits down with GP partner and entrepreneur Nabeel Arshad to explore what it really means to run a ...

#371 Why Physio Belongs at the Heart of Primary Care with Phin Robinson

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a physio drives 35 minutes to see one patient, drives 35 minutes back, and does it again the next day? That's how Pure Physiotherap...

#370 Returning to Work After Bereavement: What Nobody Tells You About Grief and Work

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Returning to work after bereavement is one of the hardest things you will ever navigate — and almost nobody talks honestly about what it looks like ...

#369 Funding, Advocacy & What Needs to Change with Dr Steve Taylor

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara is joined by Dr Steve Taylor, Steve had been a GP Partner in Manchester since 1994 before...

#368 Neighbourhoods, PCNs & The Future of Primary Care with Ben Gowland

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara is joined by Ben Gowland, Director and Principal Consultant at Ockham Healthcare, to discu...

#367 Selling Healthcare Solutions with Jim Gabriel – How It Got Commissioned

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've reached the final episode of our How It Got Commissioned series, and this one takes a different perspective.     This week, Tara is joined...

#366 Innovation, Integration & Impact with Neil Modha – How It Got Commissioned

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Business of Healthcare Podcast, we're joined by Dr Neil Modha from Thistlemoor Medical Centre. Neil shares his insights on how prima...

#365 Commissioning Without Waiting: A Primary Care Mental Health Solution with Faris Al-Ramadani – How It Got Commissioned

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast – How It Got Commissioned series, Tara is joined by Dr Faris Al-Ramadani, GP Partner and ...

#364 Innovating Healthcare Delivery: The Barnardo's Story with Rukshana Kapasi – How It Got Commissioned

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast – How It Got Commissioned, Tara is joined by Rukshana Kapasi, Director of Health at Barnardo's...

#363 Same Day Access: The Tower Hamlets Story with Selvaseelan Selvarajah – How It Got Commissioned

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of the 'How It Got Commissioned' series, Tara is joined by Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah to explore how the Same Day Access service ...

#362 Delivering Digital Health: The SleepStation Story with Alison Gardiner - How It Got Commissioned

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast – How It Got Commissioned, Tara is joined by Alison Gardiner, Founder of Born Digital Health a...

#361 Personal Health Records: Patients Know Best Story with Mohammad Al-Ubaydli - How It Got Commissioned

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast – How It Got Commissioned, we speak with Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, CEO and Founder of Patients K...

#360 The Importance of Context

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara explores the importance of understanding the context in which we work, and why context sha...

#359 Starting 2026 When You've Had a Hard Year

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of 2026, Tara opens the year with a very different kind of conversation, and marks the launch of The Business of Healthcare Podc...

#358 How can we create change with Professor Partha Karr

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, we are resharing a series of important episodes that explore the realities, challenges, and...

#357 How DigiBeat is Transforming Type 1 Diabetes Care Maddie Julian

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, we are resharing a series of important episodes that explore the realities, challenges, and...

#356 You Never Switch Off: Life with Type 1 Diabetes with Chris Bright

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, we are resharing a series of important episodes that explore the realities, challenges, and...

#355 The Business of Eye Care: Challenges and Opportunities in Primary Care with Dharmesh Patel

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dharmesh Patel, Chief Executive of Primary Eyecare Services, joins Tara to explore how optometry can transform the future of primary care. As the NHS ...

#354 A Masterclass in Product Development with Melissa Lato

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Melissa Lato, Product Director at X-on Health, a leading provider of healthcare communication solutions, shares her inspiring journey...

#353 Skin Analytics & AI: A New Era in Skin Cancer Diagnosis with Dan Mullarkey

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI transform healthcare? Dr Dan Mullarkey, Medical Director at Skin Analytics and GP, joins Tara to discuss how AI is revolutionising skin cancer ...

#352 Hackathons and Vibe Coding in Primary Care with Arun Nadarasa

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tara is joined by  Arun Nadarasa, CEO of the International Social Prescribing Pharmacy Association (ISPPA), Chair of the Pharmacy Ad...

#351 Navigating Uncertainty in Healthcare Management

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Tara explores how policy shifts, the NHS 10 year plan, and AI are reshaping primary care networks. Tara shares insights on evaluating AI's p...

#350 Resilience, Data, and Innovation in Healthcare with Peter Grinbergs

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tara sits down with Peter Grinbergs, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at EQL, to explore his remarkable journey from tech entrepr...

#349 Scaling Expertise Using Tech in the World of Dentistry with Dr Sonia Szamocki

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Sonia Szamocki, founder of 32Co, joins Tara to share her inspiring journey from A&E doctor to health tech entrepreneur. She explai...

#348 From Pain to Progress with Pure Unity Health with Adam Davies

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if managing chronic pain was as much about community and conversation as it is about medication and treatment plans? In this episode, we sit down...

#347 Strategic Commissioning and Service Redesign in Primary Care with David Mphanza

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can healthcare transformation keep pace with our rapidly changing world? In this episode, we speak with David Mphanza, Head of Primary Care for East B...

#346 Challenges and Opportunities in Primary Care with Ruth Rankine

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ruth Rankine joins Tara to explore the future of primary care leadership and how community-driven, flexible approaches can shape sust...

#345 Understanding Your Personal Sleep Needs with Dr Dimitri Gavriloff

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're joined by clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dimitri Gavriloff to discuss why sleep is so vital to our health. We explo...

#344 Creating Healthy Communities with Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Tara is joined by Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah, GP partner at Bromley by Bow Health and a leader in healthcare innovation. They explore the ma...

#343 Back to Basics: A Week in the Life of a Healthcare CEO

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can strategic business planning on a Bank Holiday spark breakthrough insights? This week, Tara traded downtime for deep focus, setting 90 day goals a...

#342 The Business of Hair Transplants with Dr Roshan Vara

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Tara interviews Dr Roshan Vara, a hair transplant surgeon and co-founder of The Treatment Drea...

#341 Understanding ADHD with Dr Helen Lawal

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Tara and Helen discuss Helen's journey from being a GP to specialising in neurodiversity, part...

#340 Tackling Health Inequalities and Transforming Patient Care with Dr Neil Modha

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Dr. Neil Modha discusses his work as a GP and the innovative initiatives he has implemented to ...

#339 10 Year Business Anniversary

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this milestone episode, Tara reflects on a decade of growth and transformation as she celebrates 10 years of THC Primary Care. Tara shares key less...

#338 2024 Business Recap

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Tara reflects on her journey over the past year, discussing the growth of her consulting busine...

#337 Red January a community charity initiative

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I bring you a heartfelt conversation with Hannah Beecham MBE, the visionary behind Red January, who shares her story of transforming her mother...

#336 How to dominate your niche with Dr Abeyna Bubbers Jones

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Business of Healthcare podcast, Abeyna discusses the evolution of her business, Medic Footprints. She shares insights on the c...

#335 Navigating conflict at work

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tara Humphrey, host of the Business of Healthcare podcast, presents a solo episode on navigating workplace conflict. She draws from her extensive expe...

#334 Reducing Fraud in the NHS with Alex Rothwell

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Rothwell, Chief Executive of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, discusses the issue of fraud in the NHS in England. Alex highlights the importanc...

#333 How We Scaled a National Physio Service in the NHS with Phin Robinson Pure Physiotherapy

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Tara interviews Phin Robinson, Founder and director of Pure Physiotherapy.   They discuss how Phin scaled his organisation...

#332 Developing and Maintaining Leadership Programmes in the NHS with Helen Gillivan & Dr Mayur Vibhuti

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Gillivan & Dr Mayur Vibhuti join Tara to discuss their work in adult social care and primary care, as well as their collaboration on an innovati...

#331 Living with Type 1 Diabetes: A Lifetime of Thinking with Chris Bright

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the common perceptions about living with type 1 diabetes were completely wrong? Join us for an engaging conversation with Chris Bright, a dyn...

#330 Transforming Barnardo's into a Health and Care Organisation with Rukshana Kapasi

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rukshana Kapasi, Director of Health for Barnardo's, discusses her role in transforming the organisation into a health and social care organisation. ...

#329 Addressing Barriers to Health Literacy with Sue Lacey Bryant

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Lacey Bryant, Visiting Professor in Knowledge and Information Mobilisation at Manchester Metropolitan University joins Tara to discuss health li...

#328 A Journey to Transforming Community Health with Christiana Melam

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christiana Melam, founder and CEO of the National Association of Link Workers, discusses social prescribing and the role of social prescribing link ...

#327 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Consulting Frameworks

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building on episodes 312, 314, and 322, Tara returns to discuss the strategic tools to transform your healthcare leadership. Dive into practical frame...

#326 Scaling hypertension management and securing funding with Dr Dan Bunstone

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Run your own race."   Dr Dan Bunstone joins Tara this week, discussing his career journey and his current role at Etcetera Health.   Dan expla...

#325 Breaking down stigma | The Nipple Innovation Project with Lucy Thompson

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Thompson is a medical tattoo artist who specialises in 3D realistic and nipple tattoos joins Tara on the podcast this week.   Lucy founded th...

#324 Behind the Business and End of Summer Update

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the challenges you face could transform into your greatest motivators? In this episode, Tara provides an end of summer update on her business ...

#323 Putting People Before Policies with Cheryl Samuel

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Samuels, the People and Culture Director at The Evelina, discusses her role in fostering a positive work environment and putting people at the...

#322 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Do you need to hire a healthcare (business) consultant?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building on from episodes 312 & 314, Tara returns to discuss the importance of considering outside help from consultants for healthcare leaders facin...

#321 What managing imposter syndrome looks like in real life

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt the sting of comparison and insecurity in the business realm? We get it. Join Tara Humphrey, as she delves deep into her personal brush with...

#320 Getting rid of the Us & Them from General Practice with Dr Neil Modha

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Dr Neil Modha; Peterborough-based GP Partner, ICP lead, GP Federation Chairman and Deputy Lieutenant to the King (no less for Cambridgeshire a...

#319 Long Covid - the invisible illness with Jemma Bella

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jemma Bella joins us on The Business of Healthcare podcast to share her experiences of living with long covid. What is long COVID? Most people with CO...

#318 Health Inequalities & spheres of influence with Professor Bola Owolabi

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

319 Dr Bola Owolabi - Health Inequalities & spheres of influence Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast.  This week I have the absolute p...

#317 Reframing Anti-Ageing with Dr Anish Kotecha

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tara for an enlightening discussion with Dr Anish Kotecha, General practitioner and Director of Education at Learna, as they explore the world of...

#316 Laura Norton Commissioning, Primary Care, and Making a Profit

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Tara is joined by Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer at North West Leicestershire GP Federation. Laura talks to Tara about the intricate...

#315 Striving to Make Services Better with Ben Falk

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the perception of too many managers in the NHS is a myth?  Ben Falk, a director of operations at Guy's and St. Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, shar...

#314 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Is Now the Right Time to Become a Healthcare Consultant?

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building on from episode 312, Tara returns to share why now is a great time to become a healthcare consultant. In this episode, Tara shares the pressi...

#313 Oral Health at Home and Abroad with Dr. Sugz Maha

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Tara interviews Dr Sugz Maha, a general dentist practicing in Hertfordshire. They discuss the importance of oral health, the b...

#312 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Getting Started

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how you can turn a series of diverse job experiences into a thriving healthcare consulting business? This week, Tara shares her personal...

#311 The Importance of Clinical Supervision in Healthcare with Julie Combes

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Tara interviews Julie Combes from NHS Elect about clinical supervision in healthcare. They discuss the challenges of providing...

#310 An Introduction to Rural Health with Veronika Rasic

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Access to healthcare services and workforce shortages are major challenges in rural areas.. Veronika Rasic, a GP and founder of Rural Health Compass,...

#309 Making Sense of Politics with Peter Ptashko

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about how the political landscape can reshape our healthcare system? Join us in this weeks episode as Peter Ptashko, a Labour Party me...

#308 Understanding the NHS Backlogs with Nicola Ellis-Webb

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can the NHS sustain its current model, especially with the post-COVID backlog?  Join us as we welcome Nicola Ellis-Webb, the Group Healthcare Service...

#307 Life as Labour Councillor - Things are never left with Douglas Hamandishe

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas, a mental health nurse and digital influencer, discusses his journey from being an engineer to becoming a nurse and a politician. He talks abo...

#306 A Week in the Life of a Healthcare Consultancy CEO

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work ...

#305 Mind Over Mountains - moving to support our mental health with Alex Staniforth

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, our featured guest on the newest Business of Healthcare episode is Alex Staniforth; adventurer, ult...

#304 You can't communicate too much, or too often with Kate Langford

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tara interviews Kate Langford, the Chief Medical Officer of NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and an experienced medical lead...

#303 Why you should NOT hire and when to let people go...

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking solo episode, Tara delves into the critical considerations of hiring within healthcare networks and businesses. Drawing from...

#302 Life as a GP Receptionist

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a healthcare professional, considering a career in general practice, or simply curious about the inner workings of your local GP surge...

#301 Introducing Food Friends with Anna Mantell

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the heart of community and connection with Tara Humphrey as she welcomes Anna Mantell, the founder and Chief Executive of 'Food Friends', o...

#300 Celebrating 300 Business of Healthcare Podcast episodes with Tara Humphrey & James Somauroo

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's our 300th episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast !  To mark this special occasion, Tara reflects on a journey of growth, learning, pass...

#299 A Life Audit Questions to Support your Home Life and Career

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Tara reflects on her business and career, asking herself a series of questions to gain clarity and make positive changes. She ex...

#298 Black Minds Matter with Danielle Bridge

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast, we are joined by Danielle Bridge, CEO of Black Minds Matter UK, who shares her insights ...

#297 The Mesh Scandal - A patients experience

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ali Mack shares her personal experience with mesh complications and the challenges she has faced in receiving support and treatment. ...

#296 The Mesh Scandal with Dr Wael Agur

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast, we delve into the complex and sensitive topic of the mesh scandal which has impacte...

#295 Sexual Violence in the NHS | The Worst Kept Secret in Healthcare with Dr Chelcie Jewitt

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tara this week as she explores the critical issue of sexism in the NHS workforce, with the co-founder of 'Surviving in Scrubs', Dr Chelcie Jewit...

#294 What can we do that we haven't done before with Dr Faris Al-Ramadani

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the world of primary care leadership with Dr Faris Al-Ramadani, a GP partner and Clinical Director with a passion for innovation in primary ...

#293 All that glitters is not menopause with Dr Karen Morton

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embrace the digital age as we examine the revolution of remote consultations in women's health. Dr Karen Morton, gynaecologist and obstetrician - and ...

#292 Monthly leadership questions to keep you on track

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Business of Healthcare episode is a journey through the intricacies of leadership and management in the healthcare sector – and a treasu...

#291 Bonus episode What is Next for PCNs?

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the dynamic world of healthcare with Tara Humphrey as she hosts a special bonus episode on the Business of Healthcare podcast. This week, Ta...

#290 Young Minds Matter with NAViGO

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast takes us on a poignant journey through the minds of three young people as we spotlight their experiences and perspectives of menta...

#289 Patients Know Best with Mohammad Al-Ubaydli

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, CEO and founder of the 'Patients Know Best', a social enterprise and technology platform. It's designed to help health and social...

#288 Humanising Healthcare with Dr Sam Finnikin

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sam Finnikin is a GP and an academic with an interest in personalised care and shared decision making. He is passionate about making healthcare wor...

#287 Culture, Recruitment and Communication - A masterclass with Dr Ben Allen

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Tara Humphrey, as I sit down with the transformative Dr. Ben Allen, a GP partner from Sheffield who is redefining leadership and healthcare m...

#286 How I Plan My Week

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode, I am going to take you behind the scenes of how I plan my time for the next few weeks in my health care consultancy, For the past 8 an...

#285 Reframing what it means to move with Hannah Beecham MBE

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I bring you a heartfelt conversation with Hannah Beecham MBE, the visionary behind Red January, who shares her story of transforming her mother...

#284 What to Focus on in Q4 | A Guide of Primary Care Network Leaders

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for Primary Care leaders, and we try to give you as much FREE content as we can alongside our day job of m...

#283 Messiness in Management With Tara Humphrey & Audrey Songhurst

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Audrey Songhurst is an established manager and leader, most recently working as the Head of Operations at Kent Innovation and Enterprise at the Univer...

#282 Confronting Insecurity and Celebrating Personal Triumphs in Business

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt the sting of comparison and insecurity in the business realm? We get it. Join Tara Humphrey, as she delves deep into her personal brush with...

#281 Don't get fixated on the solution with Dr Will Gao from Suvera

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Will Gao is a medical doctor from University College London and co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Suvera - a virtual clinic that provides...

#280 Our approach to creating content

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we take you behind the scenes and share our approach to creating content. At THC Primary Care, we produce A weekly podcast, bl...

#279 Living with Long Covid with Jemma Bella

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome Jemma Bella to the Business of Healthcare podcast to share her experiences of living with long covid.   What is long COVI...

#278 Behind the Business - What I will Start, Stop & Continue Doing

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Tara takes us behind the business of THC Primary Care and shares her quarterly review along with candidly sharing what she stopped, s...

#277 Health Inequity & trying to solve the problem with Dr Shivani Sharma

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a pleasure having Dr Shivani Sharma on The Business of Healthcare Podcast this week. Dr Shivani Sharma is Head of the Department of Psych...

#276 Professionalising General Practice Management with Kay Keane

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kay Keane is a Practice Manager and a Director and Co founder of the Institute of General Practice Management. In this episode Tara & Kay discuss; Li...