100 episodes. Hundreds of voices. One shared ambition.

Our 100th episode (with approaching 10,000 podcast downloads to date) is more than a milestone - it's a celebration of the people, stories and conversations helping to transform health and care across Lincolnshire.

To mark the occasion, we've travelled across the county to ask a wide range of colleagues, partners and friends what really matters? And the answers are inspiring, exploring personalisation, relationships, the power of language, co-production, and hopes for the future.

This special episode brings together voices from health, social care, the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, alongside people with lived experience. Together, they show that lasting change begins by listening, learning and working together.

A heartfelt thank you to Janet Collins, Angela Comerford, John Day, Lisa Hodgson, Cat Howle, Rachel Jackson, Elliot Kane, Suzanne Marriott, Beckie McConville, Martyn Parker, Steve Perkins, Kirsteen Redmile, Keith Spurr, Vicky Thomson and Amanda Whitehead, with special thanks to our fantastic interviewers, Shibina and Gav.

So, here's to the first 100 episodes - and to many more conversations that put people and what matters to them at the heart of better health and care. Keep listening!

When someone with diabetes is nearing the end of life, the right conversations can make all the difference.

In the final St Barnabas Hospice podcast of this series, Majella Wright, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, is joined by Dr Jess Weller, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, and Rowan Bontoft, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, to expand on why planning ahead matters, how personalised care can help people stay where they want to be, and how clear plans can prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

They also share practical advice for clinicians and reassurance for families facing difficult decisions, showing how compassionate, joined-up care can improve comfort, dignity and peace of mind.

Listen now to discover how proactive planning and personalised conversations can help ensure care truly reflects what matters most.

More about St Barnabas Hospice

St Barnabas Hospice is a leading independent charity in Lincolnshire that provides free, high-quality, and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care. Supporting over 10,000 adults annually, the organisation enables patients with life-limiting or terminal illnesses to live with dignity, while also offering essential emotional and practical support to their families and carers.

Visit the St Barnabas website to discover more

More about Palliative and End of Life Care Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire’s Palliative and End of Life Care website is an information resource for health and social care professionals and the public supporting people towards the end of life. Visit the Professionals section of the site to access the resources mentioned in this podcast.

Vicky Salmon is a Community Safety Strategy Co-ordinator who works within Lincolnshire County Council. Listen to her talk to Alison about the techniques fraudsters use, the lasting impact this can have on people, and what we can do, both personally and professionally, to reduce the risk of fraud and scams.

Vicky presents real stories of people who have been impacted, as well as discussing how working with partners means more people are supported and educated.

Alison learnt a lot during this conversation, so we hope you do too!

Resources:

For more information about the information and resources Vicky mentions in the podcast, visit: Financial Safety | Connect to Support Lincolnshire

For general questions, contact Vicky at: Vicky.Salmon@lincolnshire.gov.uk

For bespoke training or referrals contact: ScamsPrevention@lincolnshire.gov.uk