Emerald Urgent Care's Jonny Davies Featured on The Public Eye Podcast

We're delighted to share that our Managing Director, Jonny Davies, is the latest guest on The Public Eye Podcast, Episode 150, hosted by broadcaster Sarah Travers.

The episode explores the story behind Emerald Urgent Care, from the initial vision of creating Northern Ireland's first dedicated urgent care clinic to the challenges, risks and rewards of launching an innovative healthcare business. Jonny discusses the journey of building the organisation from the ground up, the motivation behind improving access to healthcare, and the ambition to continue expanding high-quality urgent care services across the region.

Building a New Model of Healthcare

Emerald Urgent Care was created with a simple aim: to provide patients with rapid access to experienced healthcare professionals when they need it most.

As demand for healthcare services continues to grow, many patients are looking for an alternative that provides timely assessment and treatment without lengthy waits. Jonny explains how this challenge inspired the creation of Emerald Urgent Care and why the team believes accessible, patient-focused urgent care has an increasingly important role to play.

The podcast also highlights the significant investment required to establish the clinic, the careful planning involved, and the determination needed to bring a completely new healthcare model to Northern Ireland. In just a short period, Emerald Urgent Care has already treated hundreds of patients, with plans for further growth already underway.

Leadership Through Challenge

Away from healthcare, Jonny has built a reputation for taking on extraordinary personal challenges.

Listeners hear about his completion of the legendary 6633 Arctic Ultra, widely regarded as one of the toughest endurance races on the planet, as well as his role as a Coastguard Rescue Officer. These experiences have helped shape his approach to leadership, resilience and decision-making under pressure.

Throughout the conversation, Jonny reflects on how operating in demanding environments has influenced the culture at Emerald Urgent Care. Whether responding to medical emergencies, leading a growing healthcare organisation or tackling endurance events in extreme conditions, the same principles apply: preparation, teamwork, calm decision-making and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Listen to Episode 150

We're incredibly proud to see Jonny featured on The Public Eye Podcast and grateful to Sarah Travers for the opportunity to share the Emerald Urgent Care story with a wider audience.

If you'd like to learn more about Jonny's journey, the inspiration behind Emerald Urgent Care, and what's next for the organisation, you can listen to Episode 150 of The Public Eye Podcast on your favourite podcast platform.