The RCHT Podcast
A weekly podcast of news and discussions with our NHS colleagues across Cornwall.
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Drugs and Alcohol: Don't Be Afraid to Have the Conversation (opens the original)
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As the summer holidays approach and events and festivals bring thousands of people together across Cornwall, how can we help young people stay safe around drugs and alcohol? In this episode of the RCHT Podcast, host Peter Young is joined by Chantelle Hellier, Safeguarding Practitioner for Children at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, and Jodie Lynes, YZUP Team Leader at WithYou Cornwall. Together they discuss the realities of drug and alcohol use among young people, why substances such as keta
Board Summary: Listening, Learning, Improving (opens the original)
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RCHT Chair, David Allen and Acting Chief Executive, Kim O'Keeffe join Peter Young to discuss the pressures facing urgent and emergency care, improving patient flow, strengthening partnerships across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and why there is growing optimism about the future. They also talk about staff culture, health inequalities, the new Women and Children's Hospital, and other positive developments across the Trust.
Cornwall's First Robot Assisted Surgery (opens the original)
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What is it like to perform surgery using a robot? In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of Cornwall's first robot-assisted operation, hear from the surgeon who led the procedure, Professor James Clark, and discover how this groundbreaking technology will transform care for patients across the county.
Think Twice, Input Once: AI Cyber Security (opens the original)
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AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, but how can NHS staff use them safely? In this episode of the RCHT Podcast, Peter speaks with Martin Price, Cyber Security Lead at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, about the opportunities and risks associated with AI. They discuss protecting patient and confidential information, common misconceptions about AI, emerging cyber security threats, and practical tips for using AI safely and responsibly in the NHS.
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