Alison sits down with Simon Nicoll and Lois Delong to talk about the new Ermine Exchange coffee shop and wellbeing hub.

This is a really lively conversation that will have you laughing and possibly crying (see if you can notice our host Alison lose it for the first time in her podcast history).

Both Simon and Lois speak passionately about people, partnerships, co-production, value, and impact.

The Ermine Exchange is a great example of Our Shared Agreement in action, where relationships are at the heart of this wonderful space that is making a real difference to local people.

Give the podcast a listen and we challenge you to not want to be part of something similar. Get in touch if you want to give it a try - lhnt.itsallaboutpeople@nhs.net ​

About the Ermine Exchange

The Ermine Exchange is a safe space serving coffee and cake whilst also giving access to essential support services. Come for the brew, stay for the community. Hosted by Alive Church working with local partners such as City of Lincoln Council, Lincoln Bishop University, NHS Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust (LPFT). A haven at the heart of the Community.

In this episode, Alison is joined by Helen Ashwell, People Promise Manager, and Wendy Cundy, Head of Primary Care Workforce Transformation, both working in Primary Care (which includes GP surgeries, opticians, community pharmacy, and dentistry). Together they explore the powerful work happening to support and strengthen the workforce.

Wendy explains how they responded to staff survey feedback that people didn’t feel heard or valued, and the changes that followed. Helen shares how she and her colleague Ruth run reflective practice sessions with GP practices and Primary Care Networks, focusing on staff wellbeing and building healthier teams.

They also discuss the impact their work is having, not only on the workforce but also on the patients, and how people now feel “we are a team”.

The People Promise aligns so closely with Our Shared Agreement and highlights the value of investing in our workforce, so Alison (our Workforce Development Lead) was thrilled!

If you want to know more about the People Promise work, please don’t hesitate to contact Helen or Wendy. And if you have been involved in any of this work and want to talk to us more about what you have been up to, please contact us at lhnt.itsallaboutpeople@nhs.net ​

In this third episode of the 'Everybody, Every Story' Cancer Awareness Podcast, hosts Kavya and Charlotte are joined by Dr Lucy Rushworth, GP and the Cancer Lead for South Lincolnshire Rural Primary Care Network, and Nick Reed, Programme Manager for Lung Cancer Screening in Lincolnshire. Together, they explore lung cancer screening and why it matters here in Lincolnshire.

They break down common myths, explain who is eligible for screening, what screening actually involves, and how it can help catch lung cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

It’s an open, honest conversation designed to make lung screening feel less scary and more approachable. Whether you’re eligible for screening or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clear, friendly guidance to help you feel informed and empowered.

This podcast series is brought to you by our colleagues at South Lincolnshire Rural Primary Care Network.