London Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
Healthy London Partnership
The London Health Podcast looks to tackle specific issues affecting health and care, so that we can make London the world’s healthiest city.
Air Quality and asthma - young people's perspective by Transformation Partners in Health and Care
Asthma Friendly Schools - Challenges And How To Overcome Them by Transformation Partners in Health and Care
A Place Based Approach To Improving Asthma Care by Transformation Partners in Health and Care
Recycling of asthma inhalers – challenges and solutions by Transformation Partners in Health and Care
How Schools Can Support The Air Quality And Asthma Agenda To Help CYP To Live Their Best Lives by Transformation Partners in Health and Care
In the final podcast of this series, Dani Lewis, one of our Lived Experienced Practitioners interviews Dr Phil Minoudis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of East London NHS Foundation Forensic Personality Disorder Psychology and the Joint Chair of London Pathways Partnership. In a wide ranging interview they discuss a number of important issues including the work done within the offender pathway, the very high number of offenders with (or fitting criteria for) a personality disorder diagnosis, and the underlying ethos of the care delivered. They address stigma and the impact of the diagnosis of personality disorder on the individual - including how “sticky” the label can become, being difficult to shift even when it is no longer valid or has long outlived its usefulness. They reflect on the value of co-production in reducing stigma and what happens for services and services users when this is done well. A thoughtful and informative podcast and a fitting end to the series.
In this podcast, we meet two key members of our CEN work stream - Mina, one of our Lived Experience Practitioners and Neil Springham, Consultant art therapist, Director of Therapies, Executive Lead for Patient Experience at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.Together they think about what it means to have a label of personality disorder/CEN, the importance of language, the role of co-production, the value of cultural competence and the enduring power of stigma. They focus their discussion on what might make a difference, be that art therapy, mentalisation therapy or trauma informed care which places the emphasis on “what happened to you” rather than “what’s wrong with you”. As informal as it is informative, this podcast addresses a lot of questions which service users want to know, and brings to life so much of the work we’ve been doing together.
The Listening Place - An Award winning team of volunteers who offer, free confidential on going face to face listening by appointment to people who feel that life is no longer worth living. https://listeningplace.org.uk/
This podcast is the fourth podcast in our series that highlights examples of good practice that have been identified by our lived experience practitioners. In this podcast we meet the “two Claires”, they both work in a Cancer Care service and discuss how their team ensure they work with the whole person - ensuring both mental and physical health needs are considered and met within their team.Mental health and physical illnessIt's natural to feel low, worried or stressed when we're unwell, and someone with a long-term condition is more likely to experience mental health issues.Caring for our mental health and wellbeing when we have a physical health issue can make a big difference to our overall wellbeing.Find what can help you look after your mental health when you're ill and where to get more support if it's neededhttps://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/health-issues/
Hear how clean air clinics are helping to address the impact of air quality on children and young people with asthma, with experiences shared by Dr Ian Sinha and Dr Abigail Whitehouse who have each set up and run clean air clinics in Liverpool and London.Search #AskAboutAsthma for more content about children and young people's asthma care.
In this #AskAboutAsthma episode, we hear from healthcare professionals working in children and young people's asthma, Senior Asthma Nurse at Kings College Hospital, Sara Latham is joined by Nina Somerville and Dr Niall Durrant. The panel talk about where we are SABA over-reliance, the issues around excessive SABA use, what is the new system, how did a hospital go about phasing it out and lessons learnt along the way.
In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Professor John Weinman and Dr Christina Pearce share training and research that can help healthcare professionals to address challenges with medication adherence.The training mentioned in this episode is available for Kings Health Partners professionals, other teams elsewhere in London who are interested in this module can contact the team at: CARE@kcl.ac.ukSearch #AskAboutAsthma for more content about children and young people's asthma care.
Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode brings together an expert panel of young people - Aishah, Hebe, Maryam and Tiana, who share their thoughts on the rise of vaping among children and young people. The panel also pose questions about the shrot and long-term implications of vaping on young people's health, to Consultant Paediatrician, Seb Gray. While vaping can help smokers quit, it is not harmless and is not for young people under 18. That's why there's a minimum age of sale for vaping products in the UK. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 or for adults to buy them on behalf of under-18s. More information for young people on vaping can be found at:NHS Better Health - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit-smoking/#young-peopleToolkit on vaping for schools: https://campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/better-health-every-mind-matters/schools-vaping-social-media-toolkit/
In this #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode, we hear from colleagues in the North West London Integrated Care System (NWL ICS), who are working to support children and young people with asthma in Feltham and Bedfont and improve their asthma care.The team are seeking to improve health outcomes and address factors including air pollution and deprivation. Listen to this podcast episode to see how NWL ICS is bringing together partners in local authorities, GPs and primary care, hospital services, schools and the wider community. Find more #AskAboutAsthma content at: https://www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ask-about-asthma-2023
In this episode, Chelsea Tudhope and Meghan Mathieson speak with Milli and Mark Richards. Milli and Mark are parents to two daughters, Winnie and Ada and in this podcast they talk about their experience of navigating Milli’s postpartum depression from speaking about it together, finding help and Milli’s journey to recovery. They share some advice to parents, families and partners who may be going through the same thing as well as how the experience affected them both, the way they parent because of it and the key elements of both recognition and support that they want others to be aware of.As you listen, you may feel you identify and relate to what we are discussing and want to find support. We encourage you to use our website to find support that is local to you. TPHC is not a crisis service and so, in the first instance, we would encourage you to contact your GP, midwife, or local services to support you.A transcript of this episode is available here: www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/perinatal-mental-health-podcasts/perinatal-mental-health-podcast-3-transcript/
In this episode, Chelsea Tudhope and Meghan Mathieson speak with Honey Attridge, who shares the story of the birth of her daughter Sophie. The time she spent in the NICU and how Honey and her husband navigated both the physical and mental side of this journey.
Honey shares some advice to parents who may be going through the same as well as how the experience affected her, the way she parents because of these experiences and how she has worked to overcome the trauma.
As you listen, you may feel you identify and relate to what we are discussing and want to find support. We encourage you to use our website to find support that is local to you. TPHC is not a crisis service and so, in the first instance, we would encourage you to contact your GP, midwife, or local services to support you.
A transcript of this episode is available here: www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/perinatal-mental-health-podcasts/perinatal-mental-health-podcast-2-transcript/
In this episode, Chelsea Tudhope and Meghan Mathieson speak with Laura Bridle, a Specialist Midwife working in a Maternal Mental Health service in London.
We look at the role that Laura, as a specialist midwife plays in supporting women to get the right perinatal mental health support for their needs depending on the severity and complexity of their issues.
Laura explains how the Maternal Mental Health Services (MMHS) came into being to provide person-centred support and plug a gap in the wider system, as well as highlighting the many different types of support and therapy available to women and birthing people (and their partners) across London.
“A key part of my role is ensuring equity, it doesn’t matter where a family turns up, they would get the same level of care for their mental health”
Our discussion also touches on Intrusive Thoughts and how they can be understood, managed, and reflected upon as part of a healing journey.
As you listen, you may feel you identify and relate to what we are discussing and want to find support. We encourage you to use our website to find support that is local to you. TPHC is not a crisis service and so, in the first instance we would encourage you to contact your GP, midwife, or local services to support you.
Understanding Personality Disorders 1. Telling my story by Transformation Partners in Health and Care
In a recent snapshot audit, we found that there is a lack of appropriate accommodation and support options, including intermediate care, for people experiencing homelessness in hospital. In this episode, our guests discuss the current landscape for inpatients who are homeless, the lack of available data for public health policy decisions, and the complex needs among this cohort of people in London. Hear from David Woodley, a Care Navigator with Groundswell; Emma De Zoete, a Public Health Specialist with the Greater London Authority; and audit co-author Dr Caroline Shulman, Co-Clinical Lead with the Healthy London Partnership. If you would like to read more about the audit, visit the Healthy London Partnership website here: https://www.healthylondon.org/news/health-housing-and-social-care-integration-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-needs-identified-in-an-inpatient-audit/
Encouraging diversity in the breast screening workforce with Bola Eniola, Superintendent Radiographer with InHealth.
The breast screening career ladder with Leticia Adamah-Miles, Clinical Advisor to the London region and Deputy Superintendent at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Opportunities for development at all levels with Julie Somers, Breast Imaging and Screening Manager and Improvement Coach – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.This is part of a series of podcasts, to support recruitment into the breast screening workforce. We will be speaking to four senior leaders working for the London NHSBSP, who share their experiences, why they chose a career in breast screening, and advice for others looking at a career in mammography. Find out more -https://www.london-breastscreening.org.uk/home.aspx
Personality disorders have been called the most misunderstood mental health condition. They have a legacy of confusion and controversy around diagnosis, language, what it means and how it impacts individuals, and even what they should be called.A series of podcasts devised, produced and led by those with lived experience, to increase awareness and understanding of the conditions, and raise hope regarding support and treatment options.In this episode, we hear from two lived experience practitioners and listen to their experiences on mental health transformation.
Personality disorders have been called the most misunderstood mental health condition. They have a legacy of confusion and controversy around diagnosis, language, what it means and how it impacts individuals, and even what they should be called.A series of podcasts devised, produced and led by those with lived experience, to increase awareness and understanding of the conditions, and raise hope regarding support and treatment options.In this episode, we hear from a GP and a carer and listen to their experiences on mental health transformation.Find out more information here: https://www.healthylondon.org/our-work/mental-health-transformation/personality-disorders/
In this #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode, Sammy Ndlovu-Dawika - Paediatric respiratory nurse at Royal Free London talks about all that's involved in setting up an asthma friendly schools initiative, including potential challenges and tips to overcome them along the way.
See the London asthma guide for schools here: https://www.healthylondon.org/london-schools-guide-for-the-care-of-children-and-young-people-with-asthma-pre-school-primary-and-secondary-school-years/
For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast features Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for environment and energy in London, and Dr Gary Fuller, Air Pollution Scientist at Imperial College London. Shirley and Gary discuss the impact of air pollution on young Londoners, and strategies and work happening across London to help reduce its impact on children and young people with asthma.
For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast features Dr Oliver Anglin and Dr Jennifer Townshend who reflect on the national ambition to ensure every child and young person with asthma is treated by an appropriately trained clinician.
For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
Today's podcast episode spotlights children and young people's asthma initiatives in the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) integrated care system. We hear about social deprivation and links to asthma, also the appointment of Community Asthma Advisors, the role of the CYP Network, wider system links including with schools, and next steps.
Speakers: Louise Dauncey Luke Bramhall Samantha Moss Nichola Jackson
In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, we hear from Cloe Smith, a children's community asthma nurse working in Newham who shares practical tips and learnings on reducing missed appointments.
Episode notes: In this episode, Cloe talked about how telephone and video calls can be an alternative way of reviewing children, but it’s important to remember the voice of the child. If they happen to be at school or unavailable at the time, encourage family’s to attend the next review face to face, or schedule a call when the child is present.
For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Dr Louise Fleming from the Royal Brompton Hospital and Imperial College provides a helpful overview around an anti-inflammatory reliever approach, with practical considerations around Maintenance and Reliever Treatment(MART)to relieve asthma symptoms in children and young people.
For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast explores how an ICS-wide asthma guideline was developed across north west London. This work brought together five acute trusts to deliver a shared asthma acute management plan and help reduce variation in the way that children presenting with acute asthma are managed in different settings.
Speakers: Dr Stephen Goldring, Consultant Paediatrician and Director of Clinical Studies -The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Alison Summerfield, Nurse Consultant, Paediatric Respiratory & Allergy - The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust Zainab Awan, Consultant Paediatrician and Asthma lead - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Idan Budoka - Paediatric registrar
For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Raj Matharu, Darush Attar-Zadeh and Sukeshi Makhecha discuss the latest updates within pharmacy and its role in asthma care for patients, within the community and across primary and secondary care.
The panel cover a range of topics including the National Bundle of Care, training requirements, the New Medicines Service, Discharge Medicines Service, and how pharmacists across the system can help keep asthma patients safe.
Speakers: Raj Matharu is a Community Pharmacy Contractor in Bromley and Chair of Pharmacy London. Darush Attar-Zadeh is a Respiratory Pharmacist and part of the children and young people's network in northwest London Sukeshi Makhecha is a Paediatric Raspatory Pharmacist at the Royal Brompton and Evelina London hospitals.
And for more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Nicki Barker and Moira Gibbons tell us all about Moving on Asthma – a resource for young people living with asthma, developed by the Respiratory Research Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Check out the Moving on Asthma website at: https://movingonasthma.org.uk
And for more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma
You can also listen to the full asthma rap here: https://youtu.be/yCJuIvD1b5o
In the first of our podcast series, we hear from four different people and listen to their story of living with a personality disorder. We talk through their experiences of first discovering their condition, as well as the challenges, hopes, and fears of living with their condition.
To find out more about personality disorders, visit: https://www.healthylondon.org/personality-disorders/
WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS CONTENT RELATING TO SUICIDE THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING.
This episode discusses hospital discharge, housing and the challenges around supporting people experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.
JJ Nadicksbernd, Programme Manager for Healthy London Partnership’s Homeless Health out-of-hospital workstream is joined by housing consultant Tim Grey and care navigator David Woodley from Groundswell homeless health charity to talk through the gaps and barriers but it also highlights some examples of facilitators and when things have gone well.
Resources: Groundswell: https://groundswell.org.uk/ Find out more about the London hospital discharge housing options directory here: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/discharge-of-homeless-hospital-patients/
Eating Disorders - What Family, Friends And Professionals Can Do by Healthy London Partnership
This podcast episode was recorded for Eating Disorders awareness day 2022. A panel of experts including GPs and lived experience practitioners discuss variation in eating disorders service provision for binge eating disorder. The panel also discussed how cultural sensitivity and considerations for patients with dual diagnosis should also be factored in when approaching care and support for patients presenting and/or with diagnosis with binge eating disorder.
Trigger warning: if you need any support while listening to this episode, please visit the Beat website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk or speak to your GP.
This episode has been recorded for Eating Disorders 2022 awareness week. Healthy London Partnership’s Mental Health Transformation and Children and Young People’s Mental Health teams have planned a week of activities to raise awareness around the symptoms, conditions and lived experiences and recovery journeys of people with eating disorders. Visit our ED2022 webpage to see the full schedule: www.healthylondon.org/ed2022/
In this short homeless health episode, JJ Nadicksbernd, Programme Manager from HLP’s Homeless Health Out of Hospital Project and Dr Caroline Shulman, Co-Clinical Lead in the Homeless Health Programme, talk about the health impacts of homelessness and why an enhanced response is so needed. They also highlight what a rapid survey with hospital discharge teams tells us about the current health needs of this population in London. Find the report at: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/discharge-of-homeless-hospital-patients/
Today’s #ED2022 podcast episode featuring Lived Experience Practitioners Charlotte and Anny share thought-provoking conversations about eating disorders and ethnicity. They discuss societal preconceptions around eating disorders and how a person’s ethnicity may impact their journeys through diagnosis, experiences as a service user, personal acceptance and understanding, and recovery journey from an eating disorder.
Trigger warning: if you need any support while listening to this episode, please visit the Beat website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk or speak to your GP.
This episode has been recorded for Eating Disorders 2022 awareness week. Healthy London Partnership’s Mental Health Transformation and Children and Young People’s Mental Health teams have planned a week of activities to raise awareness around the symptoms, conditions and lived experiences and recovery journeys of people with eating disorders. Visit our ED2022 webpage to see the full schedule: https://www.healthylondon.org/ed2022/
In this episode, we discuss whether homelessness is a health or housing crisis and in turn, where does the responsibility for preventing homelessness lie? Joining the conversation are Sarah Hough – Research Project Worker from homelessness support organisation Groundswell, Gill Leng – Health and Homeless Advisor from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and Liza Collins – Homeless Health Deputy Programme Director at the Healthy London Partnership.
Resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homelessness-applying-all-our-health/homelessness-applying-all-our-health https://groundswell.org.uk https://groundswell.org.uk/?team=sarah-hough# https://www.crisis.org.uk/ending-homelessness/about-homelessness/ https://www.healthylondon.org/our-work/homeless-health/duty-to-refer/
The impact of bullying on mental health, and the importance of seeking support with Award Winning Speaker, Jonas Andrew-Phillip and Troy Norbert, Partnership for Young London.
In this episode Dr Durga Sivasathiaseelan from Doctors of the World joins Liza Collins and Elisha Jadav from the HLP Homeless Health team to reflect on the health needs of asylum-seeker and migrant populations in the UK and how they can be supported through healthcare.
You can find resources mentioned in this episode and links to further reading below.
Definitions: https://refugeecouncil.org.uk/information/refugee-asylum-facts/the-truth-about-asylum/
Doctors of the World: https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/who-we-are/refugees-and-migrants/ https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/what-we-stand-for/supporting-medics/safe-surgeries-initiative/ https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/patient-clinic/
HLP My Right to Healthcare cards: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/my-right-to-access-healthcare-cards/
Guidance on health entitlements: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-entitlements-migrant-health-guide https://www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/information-and-resources/rights-and-entitlements/nhs-treatment/overview#guide-sections
As we return to the office, Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner at BT, shares with Good Thinking her insights into how businesses can do Hybrid Working well, and ensure all employees feel included and engaged.
Starting University? Planning to go next year? Theoni Fernando, Digital Health Ambassador and Social Media Lead at Partnership for Young London, and Grace Etheridge, Community Engagement Manager at The Student Room talk about the things you will really want to know before starting at Uni.
The Things I Wish I Didn't Know About Asthma -Will Carroll by Healthy London Partnership
Using And Prescribing Inhalers Effectively To Help The Environment by Healthy London Partnership
Is It Possible To Complete A Good Virtual Asthma Assessment Pippa Hall & Richard Iles by Healthy London Partnership
Jo Franco-Wheeler, Director of Organisational Development and Diversity at Inmarsat describes how Inmarsat became such a thriving and successful UK business. Jo shares many tips that helped Inmarsat grow and develop, even before COVID. A near continuous process of listening to employees about ‘How we work’ proved to be the key to innovation and successful transformation, leading to practical changes that make it a great place to work.
Welcome back to episode 2 of the Honest Conversations about Homeless Health podcast series.
In this episode Dr Binta Sultan from the UCLH Find&Treat team joins HLP’s Homeless Health Deputy Director, Liza Collins, and Communications Officer, Elisha Jadav, to share her insights on inclusion health and outreach work with clients who are experiencing homelessness.
We also talk about labelling and the effects of language such as ‘rough sleepers’ or ‘homeless people’, as well as the ways that people – whether they work in healthcare or not – can help to support people experiencing homelessness day to day.
Resources: https://www.streetlink.org.uk/ https://www.healthylondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Find-and-Treat-Testing-final-Updated-09082021.pdf
In the latest Good Thinking Podcast we talk to Mhairi, Head of Student Voice and Diversity at The Student Room, describing the actual, lived-experiences of students over the pandemic, and unexpected issues that we need to respond to, to help them secure a better future.
Good Thinking talks to Co-Founder of the Apart of Me App, Louis Weinstock about why he developed an App that supports bereaved Young People. From his work in hospices, helping children who were losing a family member, Louis recognised that digital technology could reach and support many more young people than one counsellor alone could, and perhaps, surprisingly, guide them through their grief within a beautifully designed video game. This is a profound account of how digital transformation of clinical expertise can improve lives.
Join us as we talk to an experienced clinical psychologist Dr Nihara Krause, Founder and CEO of Stem4 a teenage mental health charity. We discuss Clear Fear, Calm Harm, Move Mood and Combined Minds; apps created by Stem4 to help young people manage their mental health and the difficulties they face.
COVID-19 has thrown into sharp focus how digital inequality was an additional burden for some during lockdown, increasing anxieties and loneliness But is the answer to get everyone online?
Professor Ellen Helsper, Professor of Digital Inequalities at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of “The Digital Disconnect: The Social Causes and Consequences of Digital Inequalities” describes how we must better understand digital inequalities and consider what is needed for ethical digital inclusion programmes.
Listen is to the latest Good Thinking Podcast with Andrew describing powerfully the life of someone in the LGBTQ+ community, and how, if we can listen to how life is for them, we can develop better services to support them.
The Homeless Health podcast series returns to help debunk some myths about homelessness and homeless health through minimal jargon and honest conversations.
This series is open to all: for health and care workers who don’t always work with people experiencing homelessness, individuals and teams providing homelessness support, and for anyone else out there who wants to learn a bit more about homeless health.
In this episode, we speak to Liza Collins, Deputy Director of Homeless Health at Healthy London Partnership and Dr Al Story, Clinical Lead at UCL Find & Treat service, to reflect on London’s homeless health response to the pandemic over the past 15 months and think about where work is still needed to challenge assumptions about homelessness and the health complexities of people experiencing homelessness.
Resources: Homeless health training material for GP reception staff: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/homeless-health-elearning/
*Almost one in five LGBT people have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives Source: Stonewall LGBT in Britain: Home & Communities report 2018
When sport is your life, losing a game or race is tough. The Feeling Good App is based on how Olympics Sports Coaches helps sports people get back in the game/race and it can help everyone boost their mood, resilience and confidence.
Can a focus on nature boost your mental health? There is research to show that accessing nature, in many different ways can improve your physical and mental health. Even by watching a wildlife webcam! Emma Tolley shares many insights on how a deeper connection with nature, like our connection with each other, is just what you need.
When you struggle with your mental health, the journey to feeling better is much shorter when you can speak to someone who really knows your world. Maaria Mahmood and Hadil Nour from the Muslim Youth Helpline share how they are providing confidential faith and culturally-sensitive support. By understanding the issues that young (and older) Muslims face today, they are helping to shorten the journey to good mental wellbeing.
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact in the vibrant, richly diverse London Borough of Brent. Yet historical barriers to accessing mental health services still prevent some of those in need from engaging with the support available. Yolanda Agyemang-Baah, Brent’s Health and Wellbeing Community Connector, and Joshua Munn, High Intensity CBT Therapist at Brent Talking Therapies Service, discuss how they are helping local residents discover just how positive and friendly their services are. As they say, no one should suffer when help is there for them.
Many people struggling with their finances feel ashamed, even when the reasons for that situation are not in their control. Shame can be a powerful obstacle to reaching out for support. In this podcast. Mathew Radbourne, Senior Debt Advisor and Rachel Gregory, Senior Policy Manager at Christians Against Poverty share how much support is available, if you can fight the feelings of shame, and talk to someone who can really help. A leap of courage, can reduce so much suffering, and lead to a much better future.
When you are struggling with debt it is overwhelming; every letter fills you with dread. But you can turn that around. In this podcast Jon Taylor, Debt Centre Manager at Christians Against Poverty, and his client Sadie share how, with support Sadie overcame her debt problems, and can now enjoy life again.
In this episode, we listen in to how community action can connect loneliness and social isolation. By creating stronger communities we can bring people together and encourage everyday people to make positive change where they live. Being passionate about communities, and reducing loneliness is only one part of Tracey’s focus on what it takes to make things happen in communities
Today living with anxiety is hardly easy, people of all ages, gender and nationalities experience stress of some kind, and it seems the world moves at a faster pace. In this episode we listen in to how tomo combines the positives of social media with behavioural activation, to strengthen and give people control over their mental and physical health.
Celebrating the influence of general practice nursing in 2020 and planning for the future by Healthy London Partnership
In this powerful podcast, our clinical director, psychiatrist Dr Richard Graham is in deep discussion with Alex Holmes, founder of Anti Bullying Ambassadors programme and Deputy CEO of The Diana Award and British BAFTA award-winning actor Will Poulter on the latest thinking on bullying behaviour.
In this episode, they discuss how we need to keep breaking down the barriers that stop us recognising and addressing bullying behaviours, how sometimes you even need to change the dictionary definitions of words, and how ‘reporting is supporting’. The cost of turning a blind eye to bullying behaviours is a trauma that can cast a lifelong shadow.
Imagine a world in which even cartoons for children tell boys they can’t feel upset; they must be super heroes. That is our world. Antonio Ferreira shares with Good Thinking, during Movember, how hard it can be for men to connect with what they truly feel, and how that can take you to the edge. But if you can connect with yourself, there is a new strength to be found, and one that goes beyond that of any so-called hero.
In this edition of The Power of Practice Nursing, we look at insights and learnings on the impacts of risk assessments in primary care; the disparity faced by some minority groups and what it takes to ensure staff remain safe to provide patient care on the front line.
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Guidance for Clinical Directors - Completing Workforce Planning Templates - Oct 2020 Deadline by Healthy London Partnership
In this podcast, we look at the challenges facing practices in recruiting general practice nurses and strengthening the pipeline through mentoring, training and leadership. The discussion also explores the area of transitioning newly qualified nurses into general practice roles
In the latest in Healthy London Partnership's series on the power of general practice nursing in London, GPN Rachel Hodgkinson talks to HLP's Jonathan Sampson about the challenges on running successful newborn vaccinations during Covid-19 - from being unable to register births to scepticism in some areas to vaccines - and the dynamic solutions she and her peers have put in place to meet the challenges.
Oliver Anglin and Bipin Patel discuss how pharmacists are a vital element of the community care team looking after children and young people with asthma, what they can do to support the care of their young patients and the benefits of better integration of pharmacy with the wider healthcare system.
Ask the experts: Dr Oliver Anglin, Emily Guilmant-Farry and Rahul Chodhari
Find out what asthma actually is, what an asthma plan looks like and why they’re so important, what to expect from a hospital visit to see a consultant, why spacer size matters, tips on how to remember to take asthma medication, changes to the home environment that can improve CYP asthma, and the impact of school Covid-19 cleaning regimes on asthma in this Q&A session with an expert panel.
Learning from asthma deaths: GP Mark Levy
Mark Levy, expert witness at a number of coroners inquiries into childhood asthma deaths and chair of the 2014 National Review of Asthma Deaths, discusses what we have learned – or failed to learn – from these heart-breaking cases and how the system needs to change to reduce their occurrence in the future.
Air quality and asthma – what have we learned from Covid-19: Jonathan Grigg, Professor of Paediatric Respiratory and Environmental Medicine, Queen Mary University of London.
Jonathan Grigg discusses what we have learned about air quality and its impact on asthma, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic – and how we can put this knowledge to work to reduce CYP asthma in the future.
Learning from the Tower Hamlets asthma programme: Rita Araujo, transformation manager & Tori Hadaway, community children specialist asthma
Find out how the Tower Hamlets asthma team took a whole systems approach to address children and young people’s asthma – and how they improved outcomes and reduce admissions as a result.
Asthma Friendly School – a how to guide: Karen Rodesano, asthma friendly school nurse - Whittington Health
Find out what it takes to be an Asthma Friendly School with AFS nurse and winner of the Nursing Times Award 2019 Karen Rodesano. This podcast includes approaches to use with both primary and secondary schools and how to engage with the wider community.
Tertiary referrals and asthma systems: Dr Louise Fleming, honorary consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine at Royal Brompton Hospital.
Louise Fleming discusses the work of tertiary centres, including the teams involving in diagnosing and caring for children with difficult to treat asthma, how they fit with local asthma networks and the benefits of these networks, alongside the challenges associated with Covid-19.
Advanced care planning couldn't be more central to the personalisation agenda and putting patients in control of their care. Covid-19 saw groundbreaking work by the Barnet Training Hub - to bring 10 nurses into general practice and deliver advanced care planning with patients - accelerated to 200+ nurses, to help patients get the care they want at a crucial time. Dr Natalie Zhang helped deliver the drive and Shani Gubbay was one of the recruits. In this episode of The Power of Practice Nursing, they speak of their experiences as GPNs stepped up to the plate.
The world-leading ‘Everbody In’ Covid-19 response saw some 5,000 housed during Covid-19. To maximise impact, UCLH developed health needs assessments were developed to identify and treat unmet needs and inform local housing, health and social care partners around needs moving forward. As this work moves from centralised to local provision in the capital, Dr Binta Sultan – a key figure from the UCLH team – reflects on challenges, learnings and how local colleagues can grasp a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness and local communities. Want to know more from Binta and others? Join us at HLP’s ‘next steps’ webinar, 12-1pm, 6 August here: https://bit.ly/39rkD1s
In the latest of Healthy London Partnership's Power of Practice Nursing podcast series - looking at the vital and dynamic role London's general practice nurses have played during Covid and going forward - HLP's own Jonathan Sampson talks to colleagues at the Hammersmith & Fulham GP Federation and nurses working in practices, community and acute settings about they have supported staff and residents in care home, sheltered housing and extra care settings, the lessons they have learned and their vision and hopes for the future.
Navigating a relationship was difficult enough before, but lockdown has added another level of complexity. Amber from Brook, a nationwide charity supporting young people with sexual health and wellbeing advice, talks about what has changed and offers some useful tips. No doubt helpful for her own blossoming relationship with her…….pot plants.
Lockdown is helpful for infection control, but not for Eating Disorders; they thrive in isolation. CEO, Andrew Radford and Director of Services, Caroline Price, of BEAT, the UK’s Eating Disorders charity, share how a combination of agility and innovation helped them respond to the still increasing demand for support, whilst funding was less certain.
The Beatles sang ‘Eight days a week is not enough to show I care’; never more true. Paula Ludley co-founded “Nine Day Week” to support those who were working and caring both for their children, their elderly parents, and even their pets. The demands are great, but peer support from friends and family makes it possible, as does the longing to sit and talk again with those shielded, with a good cup of tea.
In this edition of The Power of Practice Nursing, Imogen Staveley interviews Linda Drake, a practice nurse in Southwark, and Dr Sian Howell, GP. This episode covers the work practice nurses are doing to support those with long-term conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Clinical Effectiveness Southwark - clinicaleffectivenesssouthwark.co.uk Childhood immunisations during the Covid19 Pandemic - https://youtu.be/_PAgosvaUFE
In this latest edition of the London Health Podcast's 'The Power of Practice Nursing' series, looking at how the challenges of Covid have seen dynamic responses by the capital's general practice nurses, Gill Rogers speaks to GPN and Clinical Director with South Southwark PCN, Brenda Donnelly.
It takes courage to reach for support when you are struggling, perhaps in crisis. Victoria Hornby shares how Shout: Crisis Text Line have used innovation and technology to make it as easy as we can to support those that have had the courage to reach out by texting 85258. And that number is really, very interesting…
During the pandemic we might have thought that working from home was temporary, but for some it is now a permanent arrangement. Nicola Millard shares fantastic insights from almost 30 years with British Telecom on how to do it well. And it turns out, it’s a bit like drinking at a wedding…
As lockdown eases, unease may take its place. Professor Neil Greenberg shares insights on how we now respond to the stress, even traumas, that many have lived with in past months, not least those on the frontline, and how we can learn much from how the military manage transitions. Done well, there is the prospect of hope, and growth.
The Covid-19 health response for London rough sleepers was quick, decisive and to date has been highly effective, keeping infection rates around 5%, compared to 50-60% seen in comparable international cities. HLP was asked to lead the health efforts on behalf of the NHS, but the response has required a supreme effort from charity/voluntary partners, the GLA and local authorities as well as traditional health providers. Jemma Gilbert, London’s Homeless Health Operations Director and HLP Prevention Director, gives the detail on what has been a true partnership effort.
The second in the new ‘The Power of Practice Nursing – The Future of General Practice Nursing in London’ series. Introduced by Dr Imogen Staveley, Clinical Lead for Workforce in the Transforming Primary Care Team of the Healthy London Partnership.
Gill Rogers, from London’s General Practice Nursing 10 Point Plan Delivery Board, interviews Fiona White, a nurse practitioner in South-West London, who gives fantastic insight into the integral role London's GPNs have played in successfully managing Covid, and also practical reflections on how she has kept team morale high.
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Between the ages of 14- 25 years, most young people invest more of themselves in their education than anything else. What happens when the reward for that suddenly becomes uncertain, unknown? The impact of coronavirus on students has been significant as a huge part of their culture and structure suddenly disappeared when education settings mostly shut their doors. Mhairi Underwood shares how The Student Room, the UK’s largest online student community, is supporting children and young people to connect and support each other through uncertainty, with a focus on maintaining hope that things will get better.
The first in the new ‘The Power of Practice Nursing – The Future of General Practice Nursing in London’ series, a collaborative project from Health Education England, the Healthy London Partnership and NHS England and Improvement. Introduced by Dr Imogen Staveley, Clinical Lead for Workforce in the Transforming Primary Care Team of the Healthy London Partnership, in this edition, Gill Rogers, from London’s General Practice Nursing (GPN) 10 Point Plan Delivery Board, interviews Debbie Brown, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner from south east London. We find out from the frontline how managing Covid primary care has led to dynamic changes and the experience of being a GPN. Please do subscribe – the London Health Podcast is available on all major podcast providers and on the HLP website – see the notes section for details. And if you’re on social media, use #LondonGPN to join the conversation.
Coronavirus for those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) the Pandemic can be particularly challenging. But the psychological impact goes further; our worries during the Pandemic can drive us to ‘safety behaviours’ that we might struggle to give up when they are no longer needed. Some may struggle later to leave lockdown, psychologically. Clinical Lead for the National OCD Service, Tracey Taylor, shares insights and advice for those trying to overcome OCD at this time, and her recommendations on how to live well after lockdown.
Many families are currently juggling many competing demands during Pandemic from home schooling to money concerns. They are also grappling with the challenges their children face in the digital world, as we live through changes not seen since the industrial revolution. World expert on digital parenting, Sonia Livingstone provides insights and advice about parenting in the digital present and future. Cellos, optional.
People are often using online communities to seek support and advice to manage their mental health. Here, Darren Gough, provides insights into the world of online communities and how important it is to look after those who run them...community managers, who may be now, frontline workers.
As the worlds of work, education and our social lives become screen-based, now more than ever it is time to master the screen/life balance. Tanya Goodin provides tips about balancing screen time with other activities and how establishing boundaries between work and play, for us all, is key to wellness.
In isolation, many will turn to online communities for support and information, and get much in return. But if you are uncertain, what can help you get the best from online spaces without too many risks? Online safety expert Annie Mullins shares what to check for, and how to start out in any online community.
When overwhelmed and stressed, it can feel like there is nothing that can help you. Janet Wingrove shares how even a small pause, some breathing space, can start the journey to feeling calmer and more resilient, and reconnect you with those values that help you to keep going.
In better times, Bill Shankly said “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.” So how does a football club balance life, death and football, when in lockdown? Ivor Heller shares, and with feeling.
What do you do as a Headteacher when the support your school gives to some vulnerable families can no longer be offered in the same way? Emma Murray shares how leadership skills during the time of lockdown helped her to hold on to her values and priorities, way beyond education.
As schools close and education is delivered using technology to young people in their homes, many are online more than ever. Catherine McAllister shares her insights into how children and teenagers can stay safe online and how the BBC Own It App and resources can support them.
When stressed, one of the things that has been shown to help the most, is a good night’s sleep. Michael Farquhar, an expert in sleep medicine, shares the latest insights on what helps to improve the length and quality of sleep.
Dr Tom Coffey OBE, GP and Senior Advisor to the Mayor of London, talks about how much he has changed his ways of working in recent weeks, more than during the rest of his career, and in many ways for the better.
Imagine that point in life, when you get to live independently, start to earn your own money, and in a flash it all disappears. Musician Jack Apperley describes how his world was turned upside down, and yet by holding on to his values, he has hope for the future.
As Londoners were suddenly facing the challenges of working from home, many also lost the social and other rewards that come with working together in an organisation. Kathryn Davies shares what has helped a dispersed global workforce come together, and how they maintain their wellbeing.
One of the many side-effects of isolation is a compulsion to self-improve, such as learning a language or a new skill. It can become relentless. Musicologist, Edward Breen suggests another path, and one less driven. If we can stop, and allow for some space in our lives, we can rediscover and find things of value, such as a deep listening to music.
At times of stress and uncertainty, we might strive to ‘live in hope’. But hope is not a gift that comes to us from outside of ourselves, it is something we can build through our actions. Retired Bishop Steven Oliver shares how being active, and achieving small things can strengthen hope, and improve our wellbeing.
A holiday and a visit from a friend set in motion a series of events that no-one could have anticipated. GP Dr Bob Levin shares his account of being one of the first people in the UK to be isolated because of COVID-19. Listen to what helped him.
London has a hugely complex and challenging homelessness issue and the most recent statistics make for sober reading.
Key to either improving people’s lives and lessening the NHS burden – or, inadvertently continuing the cycle – is how discharge of homeless patients is managed.
This episode looks to examine the picture in London, get perspectives from service users, providers and those who want to transform the current system. Joining the discussion is Jemma Gilbert, Director of Transformation for Healthy London Partnership, Olani Nemera, a Peer Advocate for Groundswell, Kendra Schneller, a Nurse Practitioner with the Health Inclusion Team at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Adrian McLachlan, GP and Chair of Lambeth CCG and Jane Cook, National Advisor on Homeless Health for the Government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative.
Thanks to: Groundswell: groundswell.org.uk Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust Health Inclusion Team: guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/community-health-inclusion-team/overview Lambeth CCG: lambethccg.nhs.uk/about-us/