Winter Watch: Breaking The Ice 

Episode one

Welcome to The Provider Podcast from NHS Providers. Adam Brimelow, NHS Providers director of communications leads us through our podcast series, alongside our #NHSWinterWatch campaign, for winter 2020/21. Throughout this series we'll be talking to experts in the NHS, including leaders from Care Quality Commission, about what winter holds for the NHS. 

In this virtual recording, Adam Brimelow speaks to Claire Helm, NHS Providers senior analysis manager, and Julian Russell, senior research analyst, on the statistics from our #NHSWinterWatch campaign, including the hurdles trusts are currently facing with bed occupancy, COVID-19 cases, and the work trusts are doing to manage the crisis. 

Released: 17 December
Recorded: 14 December