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The Health Equity PodcastAuthor: Academy for Health Equity (part of Bangor University)
The Health Equity Podcast, brought to you by the Academy for Health Equity, takes our commitment to transformative health education to the airwaves. This podcast explores the intersection of health, equity, and systems change - with episodes that spotlight pressing topics in healthcare, prevention, and public wellbeing.Each conversation features subject matter experts delving into timely, evidence-based insights, designed to be accessible, engaging, and relevant for anyone with an interest in Public Health, Population Health, Sustainability, or Health Equity.Join us as we uncover practical strategies, share thought-provoking ideas, and highlight real-world innovations that drive better outcomes for communities.Whether you're based in Wales or tuning in from elsewhere, this podcast is your companion on the journey toward a fairer, healthier future for all. Language: en-gb Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episide 6 - Culture, Compassion and Psychological Safety in Healthcare – with Nia Thomas (BCUHB)
Episode 6
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Send us a textIn this conversation, Lorelei talks to Nia Thomas, Head of Culture Development from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, about what it really takes to build a healthy workplace culture in healthcare – one where staff feel safe, supported and empowered. Drawing on her extensive experience in organisational culture, Nia explores how culture is shaped by everyone, not just leadership, and why psychological safety is such a vital foundation for effective teams. She shares honest reflections on the challenges staff face at every level and highlights the importance of compassionate communication, modelling positive behaviours and creating environments where people feel able to speak up.Nia shares how small, everyday interactions, reflective practice and curiosity can gradually shift culture in meaningful ways, and why strong relationships and trust are essential in complex health systems. The episode is grounded, practical and full of insight for anyone working to improve wellbeing, teamwork and equity in healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for managers, leaders, health educators and frontline professionals committed to building healthier, safer and more compassionate workplaces.Support the show
