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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An introduction to Our Big Blether.  We both work in NHS Lanarkshire where we believe that the people of Lanarkshire have the right to live the best lives they can. We believe that to help towards this aim, it’s important that we do it in an environment that helps people grow. This podcast is our contribution to growing a safe, values-based culture that sets the right conditions for people to flourish.  We hope you will join us and our guests as we blether... ]]></itunes:summary>
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