About this episode
Today I am speaking with Daisy Mackey, a young woman in the final stages of the prestigious NHS Graduate Management Trainee SchemeDaisy will make a great leader in the NHS – watch this space!I found Daisy’s story truly inspirational - I am thrilled to have the chance to share some of it with you today.Lemon lightbulbs ???The power of connections! – thank you Lisa Rodrigues for connecting us.Some people with mental health conditions/ invisible disabilities have a choice as to when/ whether they reveal them – not those in a wheelchair! Unless you are online …Don’t make assumptions and judgements about what people with a disability can do How would YOU react if you discover that someone you thought you knew well through online conversations, is a wheelchair user? What would you learn about yourself, about them? Get to know the person, not just see the conditionLet’s build on Rob Webster‘s campaign – bring your whole self to workLiving with a disability gives a lot of transferable skillsCombat the stigma!The NHS is not so accessible for disabled staff as it is for patients ?We all need relatable role models and trailblazers – ‘people like me’The power of connections – bolder togetherYou can’t possibly know everyone’s accessibility needs – you have to listen!People with learning disabilities have very different accessibility needs - and each person is differentExperiential learning is key - grab the opportunitiesNHS Leadership programmes are important Allyship - stand up for your colleagues (and for anyone!) when you see inequalities Being a healthcare professional AND a patient is a very rich perspective Great to see the themes weaving between the various podcast episodesDaisy’s story is incredible. Professional ballet dancer to upcoming NHS leader!NHS innovative treatments can be truly life changing - eg dorsal root ganglion stimulationIt is courageous to share personal storiesCascades and ripples! Whose Shoes would add to GMTS experiential learningDon’t let people put you in boxes!Talk about the difficult topics. Challenge perceptions. End taboo.Some of the other podcast episode/guests referred to:Episode 23: Angela CornwallEpisode 33: Aishah FarooqEpisode 34: Rachel CrookWe LOVE it when you leave a review!If you enjoy my podcast and find these conversations usefulplease share your thoughts by leaving a review (Spotify or Apple are easiest to leave a review - navigate via 3 dots) and comment on your fav
