The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey

Tara's conversation with Christiana Melam, founder and CEO of the National Association of Social Prescribing Link Workers, promises to reveal the power of community engagement in improving public health. Honored with an MBE for her efforts, Christiana shares her incredible journey from banking to pioneering social prescribing, shedding light on the vital role of reaching people where they are to enhance health and well-being.

They uncover the necessity of integrating social prescribing link workers into primary care networks and the challenges that come with it. Christiana discusses how these roles are pivotal in addressing non-clinical needs and bridging the gap in healthcare delivery.

• Understanding the role of social prescribing link workers is crucial for driving change in healthcare.
• Primary care networks should focus on identifying the problem they are solving and the outcomes they seek.
• Organisational maturity and a clear vision are essential for successful implementation of social prescribing.
• Innovation and collaboration are key to maximising resources and addressing the challenges in healthcare.
• Training and career development opportunities are essential for the professionalisation of social prescribing link workers.
• The NLW is calling for support from primary care networks and employers to ensure the sustainability and success of social prescribing.

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I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations.

I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.

I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.

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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 pressing issues of rising health inequalities, staff shortages, and escalating costs that the health and care system is currently grappling with.

Find out the importance of conducting thorough research and carving out a niche market to stand out in the competitive consulting landscape, and discover how to define your services and pinpoint your target audience to navigate the complexities of healthcare consulting effectively.

Tara's Key Takeaways:

• Why now is a great time to become a healthcare consultant.
• The importance of defining a niche and conducting market research for success in the healthcare consulting industry.
• How understanding funding sources and cost perception within NHS organisations is essential for consultants.
• Why building connections and paying it forward can help consultants grow their business and gain valuable insights.

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Work with THC Primary Care

I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.

To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.

I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.

For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter.

Improving the Business of Healthcare – One episode at a time...

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media.

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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 these feelings. Using her experience with her website and blog performance as a measure, Tara unearths the pitfalls of sizing up our success with others'.

The focus of this episode is to remind you to celebrate your victories and not to be swayed by others' accomplishments.

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Work with me

I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations.

I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.

I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.

For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter.

Improving the Business of Healthcare – One Episode at a Time

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit our website: THC Primary Care.

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 member and NHS foundation trust governor, takes us through the entwined paths of politics and healthcare.

Peter & Tara discuss the challenges of balancing a professional career with political activism and the significance of local elections in setting the tone for Labour's strategies moving forward. Through stories of urban development in Whitstable and the day-to-day impact of politics on individuals, we gain a deeper understanding of how politicians can indeed change lives.

This week, Peter & Tara:

1. Politics having a significant impact on healthcare professionals and business owners.
2. Politicians changing people's lives through constituency work and national/regional policy-making.
3. Grassroots community engaging is crucial for making a difference in local issues.
4. The lack of trust in politicians, and the quality of politicians needing improvement.
5. Ambition, unity, and working together being essential for creating a better country.

Work with THC Primary Care

I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.

To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.

I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.

For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter.

Improving the Business of Healthcare – One episode at a time...

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media.

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

Dr Anish Kotecha shares his unique insights into maintaining cellular and biological health to age gracefully, going beyond conventional cosmetic treatments.

Tune in to learn practical, sustainable lifestyle changes that can improve cardiovascular health and potentially reverse biological age.

Key Takeaways:

• Anti-aging is about helping people grow old youthfully
• Lifestyle factors such as chronic inflammation, weight management, and social connectedness play a significant role in the aging process.
• Healthcare professionals should present evidence-based advice in a practical and sustainable way to empower patients to make positive changes.
• Individuals can prioritise purpose, movement, and acts of kindness in their daily lives to promote healthy aging.

Work with THC Primary Care

I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.

To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.

I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.

For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter.

Improving the Business of Healthcare – One episode at a time...

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media.

Find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit our website: THC Primary Care.