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Radio Ombudsman

Radio Ombudsman features full and frank conversations with special guests on a range of topics such as NHS investigations, good complaint handling and improving public services. Hosted by Pa...

Episodes

20 of 42 episodes

Spotlight on accessible communication report audio

An audio version of our Spotlight on accessible communication report.

00:37:33Aug 19, 2026

Sadia Mir, Public Engagement Advisory Group member | Making Complaints Count

Sadia Mir, member of our Public Engagement Advisory Group joins us on the latest episode of our podcast. The Group gives us feedback and ide...

00:43:35Feb 24, 2026

Episode seven | Paula Sussex, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

We're joined by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Paula Sussex in our latest episode of Making Complaints Count. Paula speaks t...

00:23:51Dec 1, 2025

Episode six | Sandy Lewis, Director of the Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations Programme

The theme for this year’s World Patient Safety Day is Safer Care for Every Newborn and Child. In our latest Making Complaints Count episode,...

00:22:40Sep 17, 2025

Episode five | Complaint Standards

This week, we're joined by Paul from DEFRA, Gemma from University Hospital Birmingham and Tina from Natural England to discuss the Complaint...

00:32:52Jul 9, 2025

Episode four | Lisa Cowley, CEO at Beacon Vision

In the latest episode of Making Complaints count, our Outreach and Engagement Officer Alison Smith is joined by Lisa Cowley, CEO of sight lo...

00:31:19Apr 23, 2025

Episode three | Dr Tony Dysart

Our Policy and Public Affairs Manager Anna Davies is joined by Dr Tony Dysart, Senior Lead Clinician at the Parliamentary and Health Service...

00:29:48Feb 10, 2025

Episode two | Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo MBE

In the latest episode of Making Complaints Count, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor Annie Wakefield is joined by Bishop Dr. Desm...

00:41:32Dec 16, 2024

Episode one | Rebecca Hilsenrath

Acting Ombudsman Rebecca Hilsenrath kicks off the first episode of our brand new podcast, Making Complaints Count. Joined by her Private Sec...

00:25:51Jul 26, 2024

Radio Ombudsman #33 | Rob Behrens reflects on seven years as the Ombudsman

In a very special episode of Radio Ombudsman, Rob Behrens takes the hot seat as he’s interviewed by his Private Secretary, Faye Glover. As h...

00:29:28Mar 28, 2024

Radio Ombudsman #32 | Dr Sooj on making health advice go viral and battling misinformation

In our latest episode, GP and social media sensation Dr Sooj speaks to Ombudsman Rob Behrens about tackling health misinformation online and...

00:30:17Mar 15, 2024

Radio Ombudsman #31 | Adam Wagner on defending human rights in extraordinary times

In the latest episode of Radio Ombudsman, Adam Wagner, leading barrister in public law and human rights cases, speaks to Rob Behrens about t...

00:34:40Feb 2, 2024

Radio Ombudsman #30 | Melissa Mead on raising awareness of sepsis after the loss of her son

Melissa's son William died from sepsis in 2014. In the ten years since, Melissa has dedicated her life to raising awareness of the condition...

00:31:45Sep 27, 2023

Radio Ombudsman #29 | Dr Bill Kirkup on patient safety and investigating avoidable harms

Since retiring from his role in public health, Dr Bill Kirkup has focused on independent investigations into public service failures, includ...

00:28:03Jun 27, 2023

Radio Ombudsman #28 | Polly Curtis on the relationship between state and citizens

Journalist, author and CEO of Demos Polly Curtis talks to Rob Behrens about her career in journalism, becoming a board member at PHSO and th...

00:30:33Oct 7, 2022

Radio Ombudsman #27 | Joshua Rozenberg discusses barriers to justice and Ombudsman reform

This special episode was recorded live at our strategy launch event in May 2022. In the episode, journalist and lawyer Joshua Rozenberg inte...

00:28:41Jul 4, 2022

Angela MacDonald on her role as Complaints Champion for UK Government

Angela MacDonald, Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent Secretary of HMRC, talks to Rob Behrens about her career in the Civil Service...

00:38:52May 24, 2022

Will Powell on the tragic loss of his son and his 30-year quest for justice

Will Powell talks to Rob Behrens and Nick Bennett about his son Robbie, who sadly died 30 years ago when he was just ten years old. In the y...

00:51:52May 6, 2022

Derek Richford on how personal tragedy led him to uncover serious failings in maternity care

Derek Richford talks to Rob Behrens about the loss of his newborn grandson, Harry, at East Kent Hospitals University Trust. He explains how...

00:46:34Sep 3, 2021

Day Riley on being transgender, mental health and what Pride means to her

In a special edition to mark Pride month, PHSO Facilities Analyst Day Riley shares her personal experiences of the challenges of being trans...

00:33:39Jun 24, 2021