6. Joan Pons Laplana - creative disruption

Today we are walking - or should I say running -  in the shoes of Joan Pons Laplana. Joan is one of the most interesting JFDI people I know. We all want to support the NHS, but Joan adds fun and creativity, so that we can all feel part of his adventures. Joan has just run the London Marathon , dressed as a pint of Guinness, raising money for Cavell Trust - supporting nurses at times of hardship.Joan is exactly the sort of person I want to speak to in this podcast series – Full of ideas about how to make changes in the NHS, courageous in his thinking and actions, passionate about helping people, pushing boundaries … definitely a  Wild Card!Lots of lemon lightbulbs! 🍋💡🍋  See 'chapter headings' for more detail and to pick out your favourite bits,  including:Be curious, find ways to make a differenceTurn the NHS upside down – the power needs to be in the hands of the patients and frontline staffClapping the NHS is good but supporting the NHS in practical ways is better. Use social media to engage with people and make positive changePeople remember stories - you will love Joan’s book!Be a rebel – but  learn tips from others to do it safelyTake each day as it comes - and grab the opportunities#Pint4Cavell ! Support Cavell Trust - CheersNurse!Keep things simple - and fun!Nursing is not about gadgets and tasks - it is delivering what matters to the patientBreaking the rules – the only way to change things for the betteWe all need hope in our livesWe are bolder together. Link up with other courageous rebelsTrust your staff, do not micro-manage!Failure is the only way to succeedTips to get round bureaucracy – and #JFDIWalk in people’s shoes, learn their language, what makes them tick …Coproduction reduces the chances of failureThe  patient is the expert in their own body and medical condition Keep listening, keep learning, keep being curious!We LOVE it when you leave a review!If you enjoy my podcast and find these conversations usefulplease  share your thoughts by leaving a review (Spotify or Apple are easiest to leave a review - navigate via 3 dots) and comment on your favourite episodes.Connect with me - Gill Phillips - on LinkedIn, especially if you are interested in our brand new #CYPWhoseShoes resources or our well-established #MatExp (maternity experience) work.I tweet (not so much these days!) as @WhoseShoes  and am on Instagram as @WhoseShoesUK and @WildCardWS.Please recommend 'Wild Card - Whose Shoes' to others who enjoy hearing passionate people talk about their experiences of improving health care.