In this episode, we explore how digital transformation is creating smarter healthcare, from the corridors of NHS hospitals to the counters of local pharmacies and GP surgeries.

Our host Lucy Siegle is joined by Cara Williams, Chief Information Officer, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and Kevin Sureshkumar, Technical Director, Digital Transformation, WSP. They unpack how digitisation is not just about technology but about enabling better outcomes, more personalised care, and a more resilient health system.

You’ll hear about the world-class digital innovations being developed for new hospitals, while also learning what existing hospitals can do to use digital to make estates and care smarter. We’ll also spotlight the importance of inclusive design and digital access in community settings, ensuring no one is left behind in the shift to smarter, more connected care.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of the NHS, this episode offers a hopeful and practical look at how digital innovation is delivering real-world impact, one patient, one service, one community at a time.

Much of the UK’s infrastructure is ageing and yet it remains fundamental to how society functions. From the moment we turn on the lights or run a tap, to travelling by road or rail, we rely on assets that were often built decades, even centuries, ago. At the same time, budgets are constrained, climate pressures are intensifying and public expectations continue to rise.

So how do we make sure the infrastructure we already have continues to perform safely, reliably and sustainably, long into the future?

In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast, host Lucy Siegle explores what it really takes to manage ageing infrastructure in a changing world. She is joined by Steve Denton, Managing Director of WSP’s Civil Engineering Unit and Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and Professor Andrew McNaughton, Chair of Network Rail High Speed Limited, for a wide‑ranging and thoughtful conversation.

Together, they unpack why ageing infrastructure has become such a pressing issue, why asset management is ultimately about decision‑making rather than just maintenance, and how uncertainty plays a central role when dealing with long‑life assets. They reflect on the reality that almost everything we depend on today will still need to be working decades from now — and that rebuilding everything simply isn’t an option.

With practical insights, real‑world examples and honest reflections from decades of experience, this episode is a must‑listen for anyone interested in the future of infrastructure, decarbonisation, resilience and how we make the most of what we already have.

Find out more:

Reviving our ageing infrastructure report - https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/reviving-ageing-infrastructure/

This episode of Positive Impact dives into the challenges of delivering major infrastructure projects. From railways to nuclear power plants, and energy upgrades to new reservoirs, infrastructure is designed to boost economic growth and deliver benefits to the lives of communities.

Host Lucy Siegle is joined by Matt Steele, Chief Operating Officer at National Gas, and Kerry Bangle, Major Projects Director at WSP, to discuss how complexity, funding pressures and growing community expectations have all created a complex infrastructure delivery landscape.
They explore the need for certainty in planning and execution, the growing interconnectedness of projects and the importance of authentic engagement with communities, while stressing the value of upfront scoping to reduce risk and cost.

Both our guests call for better storytelling to attract talent into the industry and build trust in our projects and those delivering them. The conversation also touches on skills development and creating positive legacies through local employment and education.