We are joined by Jim Easton (CEO of Care UK) to discuss the role of the independent sector in supporting the NHS and the wider care industry, both during the pandemic and in a post-COVID world. In this COVID-19 series, Tom Clarke (Director -  NHS Insights & Interaction, Mtech Access) is joined by NHS and other UK healthcare experts who offer real-world, first-hand insight into the challenges facing the NHS and explore the implications for market access, brand and HCP-facing teams, in pharmaceutical and medical device companies.In this episode, Tom asks Jim:- How has the private sector responded to COVID?- What have been the biggest challenges/risks in private provision?- What has been the impact of COVID on public-private relationships and collaboration?- How important is the private sector going forward, and in which service/therapy areas?- What does the future hold for independent providers?This episode was originally broadcast on 19th June 2020 as a webinar. This podcast series has been converted from our webinar series 'How is COVID-19 impacting the NHS?'. Learn more about our NHS insights services at: https://mtechaccess.co.uk/uk-nhs-insights/