The AvMA Helpline: The Volunteers Supporting Patients

Understanding End of Life Care

What does good end of life care look like in practice? In this episode we speak with Paige and Lowri from our clinical team about the realities of delivering end of life care, and the importance of ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, person-centred support. We also discuss key lessons for healthcare professionals and the wider system, and explore opportunities to improve care at the end of life.

Same Challenge, Different Training: Cycling 350km on a Handbike for the SIA

Mike is taking on the challenge of cycling from Toulouse to Bordeaux on a handbike to raise awareness of the Spinal Injuries Association and the support they provide to people living with spinal cord injuries. In this episode, he speaks with Stephen Cooper, a Paralympic strength and conditioning coach, and Gary Dawson, SIA’s Support Network Manager, about how training looks different for each of them — and why.

AI in the Medico-Legal Sector: Why We Built MedBrief

In this episode, we explore the role of AI in the medico-legal sector and how it is beginning to shape the way legal and clinical teams work with complex medical records.We’re joined by MedBrief’s CEO Adam Stead and CGO Brendan Hughes, who share their perspective on where AI currently sits within the industry, the opportunities it presents, and the importance of balancing innovation with clinical and legal expertise.The conversation also looks at the story behind MedBrief — why the company was created, the challenges it set out to solve, and how technology and clinical insight have been brought together to support clinical negligence and personal injury cases.

The AvMA Helpline: The Volunteers Supporting Patients

In this episode, we explore the work of the AvMA helpline and the vital role it plays in supporting people affected by medical harm.Joined by Gill the Helpline Manager, we discuss the types of calls they receive, the challenges people face when navigating concerns about their care, and how the helpline provides guidance, reassurance and practical support. We also talk about the importance of volunteers and why more people getting involved can make such a difference.

Debunking AI Myths

AI is everywhere, but what does it really mean for the legal and medico-legal world?In this episode, we sit down with Laura (Lead AI Engineer) and Deon (CTO) to challenge some of the biggest misconceptions around AI. We talk honestly about what AI can and can’t do, why human oversight remains essential, and how technology can support better, safer decision-making.