Why we should support inclusive public services

Welcome back for another series of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's 'Tea & Talk' Podcast; a series of conversations with some of Scotland's leading authorities on the impact of Covid-19, featuring Fellows of the RSE and members of their Post-Covid-19 Futures Commission.In Episode 4, RSE Chief Executive, Rebekah Widdowfield chats with Caroline Gardner about using the learning from the Covid-19 pandemic to support inclusive public services and innovative thinking. Caroline was the auditor general for Scotland between 2012 and 2020 during a period of significant growth in Scotland's financial powers; and has the passion for evidence led change to deliver better outcomes. Caroline is a member of the RSE's post-Covid Futures Commission and chairs its working group on inclusive public service. She also sits on the expert panel supporting the independent review of adult social care by Scottish government.