Ian Smith - Voices of Care, Episode 19

Ian Smith is the Chair of NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, who work with people in Surrey Heartlands to create better, healthier lives. They have a focus on prevention and support that’s targeted where it’s most needed to reduce the unfairness some people experience in accessing care, so nobody is left behind. Ian was previously Executive Chairman of Four Seasons Health Care and Chief Executive of the General Healthcare Group.  In this episode of Voices of Care Ian talks to our host, Suhail Mirza, about the importance of offering career paths within the health and social care sector, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and workforce sickness, and how vital inclusion is for retention.