What if healthcare wasn’t just about clinical expertise and procedures, but about learning within communities and building networks to truly understand people's needs? 
In this solo episode, I take you on a swift tour of my personal journey—one that started with a childhood dream of nursing and evolved into a mission to reshape how learning happens to meet the needs of people in ways that work for them. From frontline nursing in the 1980s to leading place-based learning initiatives, I explore how embedding learning cultures within systems can drive people-centred, integrated care. 
In this episode I talk about 

My journey from frontline nursing to system leadership
What place-based learning really means—moving beyond workplace learning to learning in the place
The three core values that emerged from my Darzi Project:

People-centred learning

education that supports how we meet the needs of people in our communities in ways that work for them
creating education and learning environments that work for people providing care


Cultures of learning in teams—creating environments that encourage questioning, reflection, and growth
Networks for learning together—expanding education beyond organisations into communities and wider systems


How training hubs, community education facilitators, and cross-sector partnerships are shaping a new approach to learning in healthcare
Why stepping beyond traditional structures led me to found Reflective Ruth Consultancy and this podcast

Call to Action:
I challenge you to rethink learning, embrace collaboration, and take action—whether in healthcare or beyond. Support the #DoWith movement, build learning networks, and stay curious. 
Resources;
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/projects/do-with
https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog-achieving-people-centered-integrated-care-through-place-based-learning
https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog-achieving-people-centered-integrated-care-through-place-based-learning

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