The Health Equity Podcast
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.
The Health Equity Podcast
Episode 31 - Remote Medication, Real Impact - Innovation in Out-of-Hours Care with Dr Rececca Payne
In this episode, we speak to Dr Rebecca Payne, GP and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Bangor University, about a fantastic project transforming out-of-hours healthcare in North Wales. The REMeDy machine (Remote Medication Made Easy) is a new technology allowing patients to access urgent prescriptions like antibiotics when local pharmacies are closed.
Dr Payne shares how a Twitter rant led to a groundbreaking collaboration between Bangor University, Oxford University, and the NHS. From stormy nights in Orkney to rural communities in Wales, she discusses the project’s development, the challenges of remote healthcare, and how real-world research and community insight are shaping more accessible services for all.
This is a great example of how academic research and local partnerships can drive meaningful innovation in healthcare.
