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Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastMum on a Mission: Agnes Agyepong on Clean Air, Maternal Health & Mental ResilienceSend us a textIn this powerful episode (timed to coincide with the build up to this year's Clean Air Day on 19th June), Dom Burch is joined by Agnes Agyepong—maternal health advocate, founder of Black Child, Clean Air, and creator of the Glow Mama Awards. Agnes shares how her personal experience of being ignored as a mother led her to uncover the hidden impact of air pollution on children’s health, particularly in Black and working-class communities.She opens up about battling suicidal thoughts while pregnant, and how she transformed pain into...2025-06-1233 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastBreathe Easy, Play Hard: Empowering Young Athletes with Asthma to Thrive in SportSend us a textIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Up Up and Away, hosts Dom Burch and Saira Arif launch the Breathe Easy, Play Hard campaign, dedicated to empowering young athletes with asthma. Sparked by the untimely passing of Saira's close friend Brendt Barrett, a strength coach who lived with asthma and sadly died of cancer, the campaign encourages open conversations between young athletes and their coaches about managing asthma both on and off the pitch.Dom and Saira explore why asthma is often a hidden condition in sports and emphasise t...2025-03-2426 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastNo More Hiding: How Inhaler Tailor is Helping People Embrace Their Asthma One Case At a TimeSend us a textIn this episode, Dom Burch sits down with Inhaler Tailor founders Will and Harriet Hogge, alongside marketing intern Lauren McClean, to discuss their innovative approach to asthma care, their journey as entrepreneurs, and the impact of their product.From Idea to Innovation: The Birth of Inhaler TailorWill Hogge, originally from a tech background, shares his journey from working at Microsoft and running an elephant sanctuary to launching Inhaler Tailor. The idea was born when he saw his goddaughter struggle with asthma medication adherence. Wanting to make...2025-03-1732 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastHealth Equity & Innovation: Yinka Sholaja on Fighting Sickle Cell with Digital SolutionsSend us a textIn this episode of Up, Up & Away, host Dom Burch sits down with Yinka Sholaja, a clinical project manager and passionate advocate for digital health innovation, particularly in the management of sickle cell disease.Yinka shares her personal connection to the disease, her journey into clinical research, and how digital health tools—like the Digital Health Passport—can empower patients, track symptoms, and provide essential resources. The discussion delves into health inequalities, the importance of community support, and the po...2025-03-1016 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastVictoria Betton founder PeopleDotCom - a digital health pioneer and advocate for changeSend us a textIn this episode of the "Up, Up and Away" podcast, Dom Burch interviews Victoria Betton, founder and director of PeopleDotCom Limited, a consultancy specialising in human-centered design, digital strategy, and adoption for social impact. With 25 years of experience in charities, social work, the NHS, local government, and industry, Victoria shares insights from her journey into digital health and her passion for user-centered design.Key discussion points include:Victoria’s Career Path: Victoria traces her unconventional route from studying English literature to founding her consultancy, highlighting her pivotal ro...2025-01-0235 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastHow the Digital Health Passport is Transforming Asthma Care with Kate Cheema, UCLPartnersSend us a textIn this episode of the Up Up and Away podcast, host Dom Burch welcomes Kate Cheema, Director of Evaluation and Insight at UCLPartners. With over 17 years in NHS data analysis and patient safety, Kate offers a deep dive into the transformative power of data and AI in healthcare, describing her work as “turning all this nerdy gold into something meaningful for people working directly with patients”.Kate describes her passion for data analysis, embracing her role in transforming vast datasets into valuable insights that directly support healthcare professionals. Rather than simply accu...2024-10-2934 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastCharles Kwaku-Odoi CEO, CAHN - harnessing digital tools to reduce health inequalitiesSend us a textIn this episode of the Up, Up & Away podcast, Dom Burch interviews Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Executive of the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN). He is a Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Greater Manchester, an honorary member of the esteemed Faculty of Public Health (FPH), and the honorary Ecumenical Canon at Manchester Cathedral.He has trustees and board roles including the NHS Race and Health Observatory; Manchester Foundation Trust Council of Governors; and Government SAGE Ethnicity Subgroup. Charles was named in the Health Service Journal 50 most influential Black Asian and Minority...2024-10-0228 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastJess Russell, asthma practitioner, on the role of digital tools in supporting better health outcomesSend us a textIn this episode of the podcast, host Dom Burch sits down with Jess Russell, an experienced asthma practitioner, to discuss practical strategies for managing asthma, the importance of patient education, and the role of digital tools in supporting better health outcomes.Key Themes and Highlights:Empowering Patients Through Education and Self-Management Jess emphasises the critical role of education in empowering patients to manage their asthma effectively. She shares insights on how patient education goes beyond simply understanding asthma as a condition—it involves teaching patients the...2024-09-1025 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastBehaviour change, chronic condition management, and the role of digital technologiesSend us a textIn the latest episode of Up, Up and Away, host Dom Burch speaks to Dr. Pamela Rackow and Alexandra Dima - two esteemed researchers in the field of health psychology and digital health. Pamela is a Psychology Lecturer at the University of Stirling, who specialises in the mechanisms of behaviour change and the role of digital technology in promoting healthier lifestyles. Alex is Principal Researcher at the Avedis Donabedian Research Institute - Autonomous University of Barcelona. Alex focuses on person-centred care and improving the management of chronic conditions through collaborative care...2024-08-1228 min
Up, Up and Away - the digital health podcastLaura King - senior children & young peoples' asthma practitioner, illustrator and authorSend us a textIn this episode of the Tiny Medical Apps / Digital Health Passport podcast, cohosts Dom Burch and Saira Arif interview Laura King, a senior children and young people's asthma practitioner for North East London. Laura shares her journey from starting in orthopaedics to becoming an asthma specialist, highlighting her initial experiences in A&E and her passion for managing long-term conditions like asthma.Key Themes:Career Journey and Passion for Asthma Care:Laura King discusses her transition from orthopaedics to asthma care, emphasising her interest in managing long-term...2024-07-0534 min