Coming up in May's episode of NMBI Voice, Rachel Kenna, the Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health speaks to Kathyann about the critical role nurses and midwives play in shaping high-level health policy, leading workforce reform, and embracing a digital future. They discuss the success of advanced practice in improving patient access, the 47 recommendations from the Expert Review Body, and why optimism must overcome fear regarding AI and technology in healthcare.

Rachel is responsible for the National Patient Safety Office, strategic workforce planning and professional regulation policy. She is skilled at translating clinical knowledge into effective policy and is committed to ensuring the voice of nurses and midwives is heard at the highest government levels. She speaks to us about her early nursing ambition, the value of her experience working abroad how advanced practice drives significant access and the future of AI and digital.

The episode will air on 5 May and will be available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.