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Living and working in remote, rural or island areas presents some unique and significant challenges to health and care services, as well as real benefits and unique opportunities.
Our podcast series explores some of the issues for communities, health and care providers and provides some ideas and strategies to help develop and improve services for these areas. Whether you want ideas on how to attract staff to work in your area, suggestions on how to engage with local people to drive change or tips on issues like accommodation, understanding rural communities or involving community stakeholders – we have it covered!
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Welcome to the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care Rural Healthcare podcast series!
This series provides some highlights of the work of the National Centre, including an enlightening two-part podcast exploring community engagement on the Isle of Skye. Further podcasts are planned to help you find out more about the valuable work being carried out by the National Centre.
Our podcasts are part of a wide range of resources and events offered by the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care. Visit National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care Information Hub | Turas | Learn for more information about resources, events, and reports on the work of the National Centre.
Episodes
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
21 min
In the episode, Community Engagement Officer, Sophie Isaacson talks about her experiences living and working in North Skye, helping communities work together to try to develop and improve health and care in her area. We will hear about some of the rewards and challenges working and living in North Skye and about how Sophie engages with others to make positive changes to health and care for local people.
Access a written transcript of the Reflections on Skye part one episode on Sway.
Had a listen? Please fill out our short Rural Healthcare Series feedback Form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better!
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
29 min
In this episode, Community Engagement Officer, Sophie Isaacson talks about the subtleties of working with local communities, how knowledge of local culture and shared history makes a difference when collaborating with others, and shares her tips for anyone starting to engage with local people to develop services.
Access a written transcript of the Reflections on Skye part two episode.
Had a listen? Please fill out our short Rural Healthcare Series feedback Form. Four questions to share your thoughts and suggest episode topics. Your input helps us improve and makes our podcast even better!
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.