Debbie Hustings - NHS England Unpaid Carers Lead (London)

Are we dreaming of big leaps forward with innovation, or small incremental steps?

This episode is one not to miss - a brilliant chat with Debbie Hustings, a bit of a celebrity in the world of carer support and lead in London for the NHS England's unpaid carers team. Debbie tells us about exciting innovation with Carers Contingency Planning and shares some of her 'secret sauce' on how to get people on board around a common challenge. There's lots to learn and be inspired by - enjoy!"I think throughout my career the best results I've ever had for carers have been when I've pulled down the wall, pulled down the barriers and gone and to talk with people who perhaps may be considered 'the other side of the fence'."And I think bringing together people with a common cause...you can persuade people that you know of the right of that cause." (00:00) - Welcome to Carer Catalysts (00:49) - What's coming up in this episode of Carer Catalysts? (02:31) - Introducing Debbie Hustings - NHS England Unpaid Carers Lead (London) (04:55) - What would be the highlights for you in seeing progress and the differences between the sectors? (06:19) - What keeps your motivation going, given the rate of progress can often be so slow? (10:05) - What is the Carers Contingency Plan? And how did it come to be? (16:03) - How are you making innovation happen? And on such a scale? (19:37) - How do you bring people together around a common challenge to make a change? (22:58) - Is funding important for innovation? (25:32) - Should be dream of big leaps forward with innovation or small incremental steps? (28:05) - What comes next for you, Debbie? (29:15) - Key takeaways from our chat with Debbie
Creators & Guests James Townsend - Host Suzanne Bourne - Host Debbie Hustings - Guest