Rural Healthcare Series https://nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com Living and working in remote, rural or island areas presents some unique and significant challenges to health and care services, as well as real benefits and unique opportunities. 

Our podcast series explores some of the issues for communities, health and care providers and provides some ideas and strategies to help develop and improve services for these areas.  Whether you want ideas on how to attract staff to work in your area, suggestions on how to engage with local people to drive change or tips on issues like accommodation, understanding rural communities or involving community stakeholders – we have it covered!  

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]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-gb Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness 1440 episodic Public Services Delivery Scotland, Robert Young Public Services Delivery Scotland, Robert Young No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22229725/Rural_healthcare_Series_logo6tjwe.png Rural Healthcare Series https://nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com 144 144 Reflections on Skye part 1 Reflections on Skye part 1 https://nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-skye-part-1/ https://nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-skye-part-1/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com/a72e42a3-d8f7-3d34-a570-2eb4ae5ad85a In the episode, Community Engagement Officer, Sophie Isaacson talks about her experiences living and working in North Skye, helping communities work together to try to develop and improve health and care in her area.  We will hear about some of the rewards and challenges working and living in North Skye and about how Sophie engages with others to make positive changes to health and care for local people.  

Access a written transcript of the Reflections on Skye part one episode on Sway. 

Had a listen? Please fill out our short  Rural Healthcare Series feedback Form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better! 

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]]> In the episode, Community Engagement Officer, Sophie Isaacson talks about her experiences living and working in North Skye, helping communities work together to try to develop and improve health and care in her area.  We will hear about some of the rewards and challenges working and living in North Skye and about how Sophie engages with others to make positive changes to health and care for local people.  

Access a written transcript of the Reflections on Skye part one episode on Sway. 

Had a listen? Please fill out our short  Rural Healthcare Series feedback Form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better! 

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

]]> NHS Education for Scotland, Robert Young false No 1269 1 full Reflections on Skye part 2 Reflections on Skye part 2 https://nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-skye-part-2/ https://nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-skye-part-2/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100 nesruralhealthcareseries.podbean.com/da3fa396-d0ea-38ff-bcd6-0312c30aeed3 In this episode, Community Engagement Officer, Sophie Isaacson talks about the subtleties of working with local communities, how knowledge of local culture and shared history makes a difference when collaborating with others, and shares her tips for anyone starting to engage with local people to develop services.

Access a written transcript of the Reflections on Skye part two episode. 

Had a listen? Please fill out our short Rural Healthcare Series feedback Form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better! 

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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Access a written transcript of the Reflections on Skye part two episode. 

Had a listen? Please fill out our short Rural Healthcare Series feedback Form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better! 

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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