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Let's Talk - With Mel Pickup

Let's Talk - With Mel Pickup

By: Mel Pickup - In Conversation at BTHFT
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 Mel Pickup is Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. In this podcast series, she sits down with colleagues and partners, from across the trust and the wider community, to find out more about them and their contributions to the health and wellbeing of people in Bradford. Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 32: Organ Donation

    32: Organ Donation
    Oct 24 2025
    Join Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals, for a conversation with David Burtle, Clinical Lead for Organ Donation and Consultant Anaesthetist working across ICU and our operating theatres. David sheds light on the vital topic of organ donation, the incredible difference it can make, and why open, honest conversations about donation matter more than ever.

    Discover how organ donation transforms lives, and why raising awareness and understanding is key to helping more patients receive the gift of life.
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    15 mins
  • 31: Health on the High Street

    31: Health on the High Street
    Sep 19 2025
    Join Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals, for a conversation with Iain Macbeath, Strategic Director of Health and Wellbeing at Bradford Council, as he introduces the groundbreaking Health on the High Street initiative. Inspired by Barnsley’s successful model, the scheme aims to bring NHS services such as outpatient clinics, diagnostics, and minor procedures into accessible city-centre spaces like shopping centres.

    Discover how Bradford is leading the way in rethinking healthcare delivery, and why making care more accessible, efficient, and humane could shape the future of the NHS.
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    17 mins
  • 30: 10 Year Health Plan

    30: 10 Year Health Plan
    Aug 22 2025
    Join Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals, for a conversation with Matthew Walmsley, Physiotherapist, who shares how his team is already helping to turn the vision of the NHS’ new 10 Year Plan into reality. From shifting care closer to home, to a focus on prevention and the adoption of digital tools, Matthew highlights how these changes are already improving patient care and shaping the future of the NHS.
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    23 mins
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