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 difference Turn the NHS upside down – the power needs to be in the hands of the patients and frontline staff Clapping the NHS is good but supporting the NHS in practical ways is better. Use social media to engage with people and make positive change People remember stories - you will love Joan’s book! Be a rebel – but learn tips from others to do it safely Take 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 patient Breaking the rules – the only way to change things for the bette We all need hope in our lives We are bolder together. Link up with other courageous rebels Trust your staff, do not micro-manage! Failure is the only way to succeed Tips to get round bureaucracy – and #JFDI Walk in people’s shoes, learn their language, what makes them tick … Coproduction reduces the chances of failure The 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 useful please 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.