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NHS England PodcastThe NHS App: Behind the front doorThe NHS App features prominently in the 10 Year Health Plan for England as a front door to NHS services. In this second episode of the third series of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of NHS App Ambassadors plus guest speaker Dr Shanker Vijay, GP and digital transformation lead within the London region, talk about their amazing work advocating for the NHS App, helping people in our communities understand what they can access through this door and helping primary care teams better understand what lies behind it.
For more information on how best to promote the NHS App in...2025-07-1740 min
Health On The LineIs the Ten-Year Health Plan the right plan for the NHS?For this episode of Health on the Line, we're joined by three expert guests to unpack the government's Ten-Year Health Plan, which has just been released. We'll be reflecting on the key elements of the plan – what it means for the health and care service and the kinds of shifts that will be needed for it to be successful. We also reflect on the current landscape that the plan lands in with changes within integrated care boards and acutes, in particular; the capacity needed to achieve the neighbourhood shift; and discuss what the barriers to success of the plan migh...2025-07-0446 minHealth On The LineThe future of communications and engagement in the NHSFor this episode of Health on the Line, recorded live at NHS ConfedExpo 2025, we’re exploring all things comms and engagement within the NHS. Our communications director Daniel Reynolds leads the discussion and is joined by three communications executives with deep experience in the sector: Edna Boampong, Ranjeet Kaile and Rory Hegarty. The lively discussion covers everything from challenges facing comms professionals in the sector: whether the profession has a ‘branding’ problem; diversity in the NHS; and harnessing the power of AI. Edna Boampong is director of communications and engagement at L...2025-06-2539 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 49 - Men in Mental HealthIn this episode, co-hosts Marianne and Jay explore what men's mental health looks like for male service users and clinicians. They are joined by Jawad, Zawad, Tyrone and Shibs to discuss the barriers to men's mental health and how they have been individually working to break these down in they're lives. They are all open and candid about their own experiences and share insights into their role models, as well as working in the field of mental health as a man. Resources: Get it off your chest: report on men's mental health | Mind - Mind2025-05-0255 min
London ONE radioOccupational Therapy: tra i lavori più richiesti dall'NHS in UKLONDON CALLING: Iordanos, una studentessa italiana a Londra, ci spiega cosa si studia nel corso universitario di Occupational Therapy e perchè questo lavoro è tra i più richiesti in UK, anche nel settore NHS.
Per sapere come iscriverti a una università britannica contatta: EU NETWORK2025-02-0612 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 48 - Comedy for CopingIn this podcast our host Sassie is joined by young person Ash, to talk to the incredible comedians Dave Chawnerand Juliette Burton, about how comedy has changed their mental health journey and the how the topic of mental health fits into comedy. 2024-10-0229 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 49- Comedy for copingIn this podcast our host Sassie is joined by young person Ash, to talk to the incredible comedians Dave Chawnerand Juliette Burton, about how comedy has changed their mental health journey and the how the topic of mental health fits into comedy. 2024-10-0229 min
For Kidneys SakeIntroducing the For Kidneys Sake: a North West London Kidney Care podcastSend us a textThis podcast is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)Introducing For Kidneys' Sake podcast, a new series hosted by Consultant Nephrologists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Mr Andrew Frankel and Prof Jeremy Levy. In this trailer, clinical lead nurse Joana Teles, local GP, and ICB clinical lead for cardiovascular and renal disease Kuldir Johal discuss why this podcast has been created. The series is designed to bring healthcare professionals, especially those in primary care, t...2024-09-2406 min
Trust and transformations - leaders navigating changeRavi Baghirathan - Chief Transformation Officer, Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustIn the fifteenth episode of DNV’s Trust and transformations – leaders navigating change podcast series we speak to Ravi Baghirathan, Chief Transformation Officer at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, about the importance of interoperability in the transformation of the healthcare sector and the need to digitize the patient journey.
Baghirathan also discusses the embedded culture of learning and sharing experiences in the healthcare sector that’s present at all levels, from clinical services to research and development.
2024-09-1822 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 47 - Coping without Structure in the SummerIn this episode, young people Suzie & Madie join host Marianne to explore how losing structure and routine during the summer break can impact well-being. Both Suzie and Madie use their personal experience with this to share useful advice that helped them create structure while making sure they were still rested and relaxed during the break. If you are looking for local offers in your community to get engaged with, please search on your local council's website, we've added a few links for those in the Bedfordshire area below: Bedford Lo...2024-08-2246 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 48 - Coping without Structure in the SummerIn this episode, young people Suzie & Madie join host Marianne to explore how losing structure and routine during the summer break can impact well-being. Both Suzie and Madie use their personal experience with this to share useful advice that helped them create structure while making sure they were still rested and relaxed during the break. If you are looking for local offers in your community to get engaged with, please search on your local council's website, we've added a few links for those in the Bedfordshire area below: Bedford...2024-08-2246 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 46 - Movement and Mental HealthCo-hosts Marianne and Molly are joined by young people and a dance movement psychotherapist to discuss this year’s mental health awareness theme: movement. They share the impact it has on their mental health and well-being, what barriers there are to accessing movement and how to overcome these, plus some tips on how to get movement into your everyday life.Resources:https://www.rainbowbedfordshire.co.uk/https://www.parkrun.org.uk/https://www.lta.org.uk/https://www.beactivebeds.co.uk/https://www.totalwellbeingluton.or...2024-06-2454 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 47 - Movement and Mental HealthCo-hosts Marianne and Molly are joined by young people and a dance movement psychotherapist to discuss this year’s mental health awareness theme: movement. They share the impact it has on their mental health and well-being, what barriers there are to accessing movement and how to overcome these, plus some tips on how to get movement into your everyday life.Resources:https://www.rainbowbedfordshire.co.uk/https://www.parkrun.org.uk/https://www.lta.org.uk/https://www.beactivebeds.co.uk/https://www.totalwellbeingluton.org/exerc...2024-06-2454 minHealth On The LineDoes the NHS have a listening problem?A critique sometimes levelled at parts of the NHS is that it suffers from a listening problem; that it talks a good game when it comes to community engagement, but does not always follow through. Yet in South London, a unique initiative is underway that challenges this notion. In this episode, Matthew Taylor is joined by Sir Norman Lamb and Matthew Bolton, who, together with a range of local partners, have spearheaded South London Listens – community engagement, but not as you know it. Discover more about the novel approach and why community engagement must be seen as part of ho...2024-05-2444 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 46 - Living with ARFIDCo-hosts Aisling and Leah are joined by Talia and Paola who use their lived experience and clinical knowledge to share what it's like to have ARFID. They discuss the symptoms, diagnosis process and what support is out there for people with ARFID. it is so important to highlight this discussion which is so informative, up to date and relatable as ARFID is a lesser known condition. This is why it was the theme for this year's Eating Disorders Awareness Week.This podcast contains the words anorexia, gagging and vomiting.Please...2024-05-1357 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 45 - Living with ARFIDCo-hosts Aisling and Leah are joined by Talia and Paola who use their lived experience and clinical knowledge to share what it's like to have ARFID. They discuss the symptoms, diagnosis process and what support is out there for people with ARFID. it is so important to highlight this discussion which is so informative, up to date and relatable as ARFID is a lesser known condition. This is why it was the theme for this year's Eating Disorders Awareness Week.This podcast contains the words anorexia, gagging and vomiting....2024-05-1357 minHealth On The LineHow the NHS can better engage with citizens and communitiesAre systems set up to meet the needs of future generations? Is enough being done to act on the social determinants of health? In this episode, we hear five perspectives on these questions and get their take on why – and how – the relationship between the NHS, citizens and communities needs to change.Recorded at the ICS Network’s conference in November and chaired by Jacob Lant, chief executive of National Voices, the episode features:Haris Sultan, NExT Director programme and member West Yorkshire ICBOliver Coppard, Mayor, South YorkshireLeanora Volpe, Anchor Programme Lead at Sou...2024-01-1740 min
NHS England Workforce, Training and EducationAdvanced Practice Weekly - Episode 6: Health Education England (now part of NHS England) Commissioning - the funding processIn this episode, Ajay Bhatt talks to Nora Ponnusamy, London region Project Manager, and Geoffrey Jonas, London region Business Support Officer, about the commissioning process and how you can apply for funding.
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CAMHS TalkEpisode 45 – Living with DyspraxiaIn this episode, young people Madie, Zoe & Zawad join trainee clinical psychologist Leighton and host Marianne, to deep dive into the topic of Dyspraxia. They share their unique experiences with discovering their diagnosis and take us on a personal journey of understanding how Dyspraxia affects their daily lives. Some of them had their diagnoses quite recently and talk about advocating for their health when they saw the signs, it’s inspirational to hear how their diagnosis finally helped them make sense of their world and understanding themselves.2023-11-1359 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 44 – Living with DyspraxiaIn this episode, young people Madie, Zoe & Zawad join trainee clinical psychologist Leighton and host Marianne, to deep dive into the topic of Dyspraxia. They share their unique experiences with discovering their diagnosis and take us on a personal journey of understanding how Dyspraxia affects their daily lives. Some of them had their diagnoses quite recently and talk about advocating for their health when they saw the signs, it’s inspirational to hear how their diagnosis finally helped them make sense of their world and understanding themselves.2023-11-1359 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 43 – Living PrideIn this podcast, our host Molly talks to young people Az and Ash, who are joined by CAMHS staff Sassie, Mack and Jay to reflect post-Pride month about what pride means to them. Listen in on the conversation as each person explores from their personal experience, their journey to PRIDE.
Gender dysphoria: a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. (NHS)
Gender euphoria: comfort/joy that happens when gender expression is aligned with identity.
Rainbow capitalism: when companies commercialise and cl...2023-08-3146 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 43 – Living PrideIn this podcast, our host Molly talks to young people Az and Ash, who are joined by CAMHS staff Sassie, Mack and Jay to reflect post-Pride month about what pride means to them. Listen in on the conversation as each person explores from their personal experience, their journey to PRIDE.
Gender dysphoria: a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. (NHS)
Gender euphoria: comfort/joy that happens when gender expression is aligned with identity.
Rainbow capitalism: when companies commercialise and cl...2023-08-3146 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 42 – Talking about Self Harm and ScarsIn this Podcast Marianne and Molly are joined by Young People Alex and Maiya, to discuss self harm, the misconceptions and how to take care of yourself. They are also joined by Bongi, a CAMHS nurse who offers their unique perspective. The podcast looks at defining self-harm in a subjective way and dispelling harmful rhetoric surrounding misconceptions. The young people offer their advice and resources they’ve found helpful. Below are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:
*TW*: This podcast may contain sensitive content, while we intend for our podcasts to be educational and insightful, our priority is your...2023-06-2949 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 42 – Talking about Self Harm and ScarsIn this Podcast Marianne and Molly are joined by Young People Alex and Maiya, to discuss self harm, the misconceptions and how to take care of yourself. They are also joined by Bongi, a CAMHS nurse who offers their unique perspective. The podcast looks at defining self-harm in a subjective way and dispelling harmful rhetoric surrounding misconceptions. The young people offer their advice and resources they’ve found helpful. Below are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast:
*TW*: This podcast may contain sensitive content, while we intend for our podcasts to be educational and insightful, our priority is your...2023-06-2949 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 41 – Exam Stress during Exam SeasonIn this Podcast Molly and Marianne are joined by Young People Leah and Sharmin, to discuss exam stress and surrounding issues.
Looking at their own experiences with exam seasons and their coping strategies, the CAMHS team and Young People explore available support, the importance of boundaries and mental health, as well as give advice to teachers and parents on how best to support Young People during these stressful times.2023-05-2529 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 41 – Exam Stress during Exam SeasonIn this Podcast Molly and Marianne are joined by Young People Leah and Sharmin, to discuss exam stress and surrounding issues.
Looking at their own experiences with exam seasons and their coping strategies, the CAMHS team and Young People explore available support, the importance of boundaries and mental health, as well as give advice to teachers and parents on how best to support Young People during these stressful times.2023-05-2529 min
"Wear Many Hats" PodcastE004 - David Stevens: Director of Estates - East London NHS Foundation Trust"Wear Many Hats" podcast - Interviewing leading FM/Procurement sector specific executive business people to inspire the next generation of young professionals. "Wear Many Hats" objective is to share guests' stories and experiences to help motivate and inspire others. In Episode 4 we speak to David Stevens who is Director of Estates for East London NHS Foundation Trust. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome any feedback in the comment section.2023-04-1143 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 40 – LGBTQ+ Safety & ResourcesIn this episode, we introduce Molly as a new host, joined by Ash, Mack, Jay and Sassie to discuss LGBTQ+ community safety. We highlight the importance of safe spaces and how to create an accessible and comfortable environment for LGBTQ+ people. We also share experiences of feeling supported, genuine allyship and gestures of validation.
Gender dysphoria: a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. (NHS)
Gender euphoria: comfort/ joy that happens when gender expression is aligned with identity.
Rainbow capitalism...2023-01-2043 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 40 – LGBTQ+ Safety & ResourcesIn this episode, we introduce Molly as a new host, joined by Ash, Mack, Jay and Sassie to discuss LGBTQ+ community safety. We highlight the importance of safe spaces and how to create an accessible and comfortable environment for LGBTQ+ people. We also share experiences of feeling supported, genuine allyship and gestures of validation.
Gender dysphoria: a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. (NHS)
Gender euphoria: comfort/ joy that happens when gender expression is aligned with identity.
Rainbow capitalism...2023-01-2043 min
London ONE radioSilvia, Infermiera NHS: "Gli scioperi sono solo la punta dell'Iceberg"Silvia è un'infermiera italiana che lavora all'interno dell'NHS e su London ONE radio fa un quadro più chiaro di ciò che sta accadendo negli ospedali e cosa necessitano realmente gli infermieri dal governo britannico 2023-01-1809 min
London ONE radioRoberto: "Vengo pagato più di un infermiere NHS"In questo nuovo episodio di "Servizio pubblico" ascolterai l'intervento di Roberto, Help Care Assistant italiano in UK, che racconta cosa significa lavorare per NHS durante gli scioperi degli infermieri e svela che il suo salario è molto più alto di un infermiere NHS spiegando il motivo. Per saperne di più ascolta l'intero episodio. 2022-12-2113 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 39 – Autism in Females and Those Assigned Female at BirthCo-hosts Marianne and Kim are joined by three young people, Maddie, Sam and Zoe, with lived experience of autism to discuss the misconceptions of autism in females and those assigned female at birth, experiences at school and tips on how to better support people with autism. They are also joined by Tyrone and Freya from the Mental Health Schools Team who work with young people in schools.
Abbreviations used throughout
ASC: Autism Spectrum Condition
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Old Term)
MHST: Mental Health Schools Team
EHCP: Education, Health and Care Plan.
TA...2022-10-2548 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 39 – Autism in Females and Those Assigned Female at BirthCo-hosts Marianne and Kim are joined by three young people, Maddie, Sam and Zoe, with lived experience of autism to discuss the misconceptions of autism in females and those assigned female at birth, experiences at school and tips on how to better support people with autism. They are also joined by Tyrone and Freya from the Mental Health Schools Team who work with young people in schools.
Abbreviations used throughout
ASC: Autism Spectrum Condition
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Old Term)
MHST: Mental Health Schools Team
EHCP: Education, Health and Care Plan.
TA...2022-10-2548 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 38 – Mental Health in the MediaIn this episode, we meet Kim, a participation support worker who joins Marianne, Molly and Maddie to discuss the representation of mental health in media. We also are joined by Kieran, to bring his clinical therapist in training perspective to the discussion.
2022-10-1058 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 38 – Mental Health in the Media 2022-10-1058 min
London ONE radioNHS: Attese di 12H al pronto soccorso, ecco perchèDue infermiere italiane a Londra spiegano su London ONE Radio i motivi per i quali si attendono 12 H prima di entrare in un pronto soccorso inglese negli ultimi mesi. Giulia e Alessandra vivono e lavorano in Regno Unito da molti anni e rivelano verità spiacevoli sull'NHS
Ascolta l'intervista integrale per saperne di più 2022-09-2924 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 37- Learning to Cope with ExamsIn this episode we meet Marianne, who will be sharing CAMHSTalk hosting duties alongside Niki and Aisling moving forward, and discuss everyone’s favourite thing… exams! Marianne and Aisling are joined by Molly and Shana to share their experiences of exams (before and after COVID), the importance of looking after your mental health and share helpful advice as we head into exam season.
Aisling Callaghan- Participation Lead
Marianne Bahadur- Participation Worker
Shana- ex CAMHS service user
Molly- ex CAMHS service user2022-05-0948 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 37- Learning to Cope with ExamsIn this episode we meet Marianne, who will be sharing CAMHSTalk hosting duties alongside Niki and Aisling moving forward, and discuss everyone’s favourite thing… exams! Marianne and Aisling are joined by Molly and Shana to share their experiences of exams (before and after COVID), the importance of looking after your mental health and share helpful advice as we head into exam season.
Aisling Callaghan- Participation Lead
Marianne Bahadur- Participation Worker
Shana- ex CAMHS service user
Molly- ex CAMHS service user2022-05-0948 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 36- Living with DepressionTrigger warning: This episode explores depression and references suicide, please look after yourself and exercise self care when listening.
In this episode, Niki and Aisling are joined by Keeley, Ashleigh, Jay and Shana to discuss depression. We talk about our experiences of depression and how it has impacted our lives, including masking our feelings and symptoms our friends and family noticed. We also share helpful ways we have found to cope, what people can do to help and support, and our experiences accessing therapy and medication.
Niki Scott- CAMHS Participation Lead
Aisling Callaghan- CAMHS...2022-04-251h 09CAMHS TalkEpisode 35- Living with DyslexiaIn the latest edition of CAMHSTalk, Aisling is joined by Saskia, Shana and Kat to talk about dyslexia. We discuss what our dyslexia looks like, experiences of getting diagnosed and how it has impacted education. We also talk about all the things we are able to achieve as a result of our brain working slightly differently.
Aisling Callaghan- CAMHS Participation Lead
Kat Fusco- Professional Lead for Arts Therapies for CAMHS
Shana- CAMHS service user
Saskia- CAMHS service user2022-04-1146 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 34- Living With AnxietyAfter a short break, we’re back! Join Niki, Chloe, Madie and Alex this episode for a conversation about living with anxiety. We discuss what anxiety is, what panic is, how it affects our lives and helpful ways to manage our anxiety.2022-03-2843 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 33 – User Participation and co-productionIn the latest edition of our CAMHSTalk podcast Niki Scott, CAMHS Participation Lead is joined by Shana, Lucy, Safa and Molly for a discussion about participation and coproduction. In a bid to encourage other young people to get involved and have their say, our service users talk about the projects they have been involved in and how they have benefitted from having a platform to share their views and opinions.2021-12-1931 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 32 – Music and Mental HealthAisling, Sam and Shalhavit have worked together to develop a song and music video about mental health: Mental Obstacles Can Enlighten You. In this podcast, we explore the importance of sharing mental health support and information in a meaningful and relevant way and reflect on the process of song writing, editing and the importance of creativity and mental health.
Aisling- CAMHS Participation Lead
Shalhavit- Simcha Cohen- PhD researcher musician
Sam- CAMHS service user
2021-12-1443 min
London ONE radioNHS in crisi e la disavvenutura di DojanaIn questo episodio London ONE Radio affronta la crisi dell'NHS che a causa del Covid si ritrova con un peggioramente del suo servizio di assistenza. A testimoniare il tutto è Dojana una nostra ascoltatrice 2021-09-2513 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 31 – Let’s talk about Dialectical Behavioural Therapy…In this episode we explore Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as DBT. We are joined by Sue Hollingsworth who discusses the therapy from a professional perspective, and Chloe who shares her insights as a young person who has experienced the therapy. We talk about what the therapy involves, who might access DBT and the different, our experiences and how it compares to other interventions. This episode explores treatment options within our CAMHS service and our personal experiences.
Sue Hollingsworth- CAMHS Practitioner
Chloe Fleckney- CAMHS service user2021-09-1445 min
The Provider PodcastNHS communicators: stepping upIn this episode Adam Brimelow speaks with Daniel Reynolds, NHS Confederation director of communications, and Carrie-Ann Wade, director of communications at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, on the importance of communications in the NHS, how to support your comms colleagues, how COVID-19 impacts comms professionals, and all you need to know about our upcoming NHS Communicate Conference and Awards.2021-09-0928 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 31 – Summer of SEND in Central BedfordshireCouncillor Sue Clark, Executive Member for Children, Families Schools, Sue Harrison, Director of Children’s services, Fiona Side, Head of 0-12 Family Service and Howard Hughes Active Lifestyles Manager discuss the range of exciting and unforgettable activities and adventures this summer holiday. There’s something for every member of the family with a range of inclusive and specific activities for all.
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2021-09-0232 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 30 – Digital diagnosis and neurodiversityProfessionals, parents and young people across Bedfordshire and Luton have joined forces to utilise their expertise and collaborate in the development of a co-produced 'Diagnosis Support Pack' - a one stop place for information, support, guidance in multi media format in the lead up to, or following a diagnosis of a neurodiversity. In this podcast we discuss how, why and what the diagnosis support pack is all about and the journey that went in to its creation.The Diagnosis Support Pack can be found here: https://www.cambscommunityservices...2021-08-2541 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 28 – Digital Diagnosis and NeurodiversityProfessionals, parents and young people across Bedfordshire and Luton have joined forces to utilise their expertise and collaborate in the development of a co-produced 'Diagnosis Support Pack' - a one stop place for information, support, guidance in multi media format in the lead up to, or following a diagnosis of a neurodiversity. In this podcast we discuss how, why and what the diagnosis support pack is all about and the journey that went in to its creation.The Diagnosis Support Pack can be found here: https://www.cambscommunityservices...2021-08-2541 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 29 – The effects of COVID on welbeing..Join us for our third and final instalment in our series looking at the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Following our discussions with Professor Tamsin Ford and Doctor Uttom Choudhury, we ask the young people themselves about what it has been like for them since March 2020. Aisling is joined by Nada, Chloe and Richie to discuss their experiences.Nada- Assistant Psychologist, Luton CAMHSRichie- CAMHS service userChloe- CAMHS service user2021-08-2250 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 28 – TransitionsIn this episode, Aisling was joined by Chloe, Molly, Freya and Lorna to discuss transitions. Freya and Lorna share their perspective as professionals in our Mental Health Support Teams, and Molly and Chloe share their own experiences as young people currently experiencing transition. We discuss why experiences like moving house or changing school can be challenging, and share tools and advice we have found helpful.2021-08-2041 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 27- Co-production in Central BedfordshireIn this CAMHSTalk Podcast, our Service User Participation Lead Niki Scott talks to Lydia Rosseter from Cambridgeshire Community Services, Lisa Leonard, head teacher of The Chiltern School and Marcia McKnight from Central Beds Council. We talk about how co-production enables, empowers and supports better outcomes for children, young people, families and professionals in Central Bedfordshire.
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/133/improving_send_services/833/progress_so_far/4
https://centralbedfordshire.app.box.com/s/jh8bak7040ixeyz8hs9xhk9cf8hc1ata2021-07-2734 min
London ONE radioLa storia di Angela: "Ho perso un figlio, ecco la mia esperienza con l'NHS"In questo episodio potrai ascoltare la storia della Signora Angela, che vive da diversi anni ad Harlow ma che ultimamente ha avuto una brutta esperienza con l'NHS, perdendo un bambino durante la sua gravidanza. Se hai avuto negative o positive esperienze con l'NHS che vuoi condividere con noi, contatta la redazione al +44(0)758 65 97 9372021-07-2711 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 26 – Bedford Borough summer of SENDIn this episode, Niki talks with Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum, Chief Education Officer Ben Pearson, Councillor James Valentine and our Local Offer Officer about the Summer of SEND. After a really challenging 16 months for families and young people, Bedford Borough have organised a fantastic and engaging summer of events and activities. SEND is everyone's responsibility so listen in to see how you can GET INVOLVED.
Here's the link to the Summer of SEND page on the Local Offer website:
https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/site.page?id=Iuldx0e38aA
Twitter handles:
Bedford Local Offer...2021-07-0932 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 25 – The effects of lockdown on mental health. A discussion with Dr Uttom ChowdhuryThe second in a three-part series discussing the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. Aisling and Ava met Doctor Uttom Chowdhury, an expert consultant child and adolescent psychiatric who specialises in neurodevelopmental disorders and works at CAMHS. We discuss how the pandemic has affected people’s wellbeing with a particular focus on tics and Tourette’s and Uttom shares his words of wisdom and support for families.2021-06-2824 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 24 – The effects of lockdown on mental health. A discussion with Professor Tamsin Ford.The first in a three-part series discussing the effects of COVID 19 and lockdown restrictions on the wellbeing of young people. As lockdown restrictions began to ease, hosts Aisling and Ava were joined by Professor Tamsin Ford, professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Cambridge and an internationally renowned child psychiatric epidemiologist. Listen to find out what all that means, and hear us discuss the data around how the wellbeing of young people has been affected by the pandemic and the support available to young people.2021-06-1531 min
People's COVID InquiryImpact on the population (2 of 2) Families, NHS staff, mental healthThis session looks at the wellbeing of the population during the pandemic, with a focus on the welfare and mental health needs of NHS and frontline staff, families and young people. The Government’s decisions and how it communicated them to the public have had a major impact on the public’s responses, wellbeing and safety. Frequently, sections of the public have been blamed for their responses. We will ask if this was fair. The NHS employs 1.5 million staff and they have been through an extraordinarily traumatic time: burnout, anxiety, depression and PTSD are common. 150,000 UK deaths indicates that over...2021-06-032h 12
Patient Experience RadioEp 31: East London NHS FT - Service User Led Accreditation Programme Ep 31: East London NHS FT - Service User Led Accreditation Programme Introduction by Ruth Evans, Managing Director of PEN. Interview with Sally Wilkin, Simona Shaygan and Sheila Menzies This project was a finalist in the “Measuring, Reporting and Acting" & "Using Insight for Improvement” categories as part of PENNA 2019. For more information please go to our website: http://patientexperiencenetwork.org/ To watch the video presentation please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqh6_2VjdKM&list=PL2OvEMhI_T9_HL0qc-HLiQ8SF5zF_EoTe&index=56 Foll...2021-05-2610 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 23 – Using virtual creative activities to manage mental health..Throughout lockdown, Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS have experimented with running groups virtually. One of the most successful formats has been virtual group creative sessions. These have built on the principles of art therapy and brought young people together to make art via Zoom. In this podcast, the staff and young people involved in a group that ran at the start of the year discuss how the sessions worked and what we got out of attending.2021-05-2541 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 22 – How we made our mental health film ‘Not Alone’..In this episode, we talk about how some of our service users had the opportunity to work with IntoFilm, an organisation who ‘put film at the heart of the educational and personal development of children and young people.’
Over the course of 7 weeks, we attended film making workshops that taught us what is involved in film making, how to develop characters, write scripts and plan our camera shots to produce a film together about mental health. Not Alone follows 3 young people’s different mental health struggles, united by the fact they are not going through them alone. From exam stress, to anx...2021-03-1847 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 19 – The benefits of exercise on mental healthIn this episode, Aisling is joined by professionals and young people to discuss the mental health benefits of physical exercise. We discuss the pressure to exercise in lockdown, some of the barriers to exercise we have encountered the past year and the pros and cons of the options that are available to us online. Today's episode is hosted by: Aisling Callaghan - User participation lead for Luton CAMHS We are joined by: Jade Horsley who is the Satellite Club Link Officer for Team Beds and Luton Rob Lindsay, Sports Development Officer for Bedford Borough Council Racheall Monton, yoga instructor...2021-03-091h 13CAMHS TalkEpisode 21 – The benefits of exercise on mental healthIn this episode, Aisling is joined by professionals and young people to discuss the mental health benefits of physical exercise. We discuss the pressure to exercise in lockdown, some of the barriers to exercise we have encountered the past year and the pros and cons of the options that are available to us online.
Today's episode is hosted by:
Aisling Callaghan - User participation lead for Luton CAMHS
We are joined by:
Jade Horsley who is the Satellite Club Link Officer for Team Beds and Luton
Rob Lindsay, Sports Development Officer for Bedford Borough Council
Racheall Monton, yoga instructor
Claire...2021-03-091h 13
Imperial College PodcastPodcast: Election misinformation, future of the NHS, and better cancer surgeryIn this edition: Spreading US election misinformation, deciding the future of the NHS, and improving breast cancer surgery. News: Identifying new coronavirus variants and kombucha-inspired materials – We hear about a new consortium, led by Imperial researchers, tracking changes in new coronavirus variants, and find out how kombucha tea ingredients are being used to make new smart living materials. US election misinformation – Analysis of the past two US presidential elections shows where misinformation originated from, including traditional and social media, foreign influences, and in the case of the 2020 election, the president himself. This feature is a...2021-01-2724 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 20 – Autism Spectrum Condition and anxiety- how to manage at ChristmasIn this episode, Nikki and Aisling talk to Jay and Suzie - two of our service users about how Autism and anxiety can make the Christmas period difficult. Come and listen to Jay and Suzie share their thoughts and tips on how to manage and make Christmas fabulous..2020-12-2239 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 19 – Eating Disorders – How to manage Christmas (and other festivities with food)Christmas is a time of celebration, a time where most families plan for weeks so that the two or three days of Christmas goes perfectly.. the perfect presents, perfect company and perfect food. Most of us look forward to this festive time, but for some, it's filled with fear and anxiety.
In this episode, Nikki talks to Jay and Roshni, two of our service users talk about how celebrations such as Christmas, Diwali end Eid can be difficult for those with an eating disorder due to the strong emphasis on food and eating. Mark Taylor, a CAMHS Clinician and Specialist...2020-12-1844 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 18 – BAME and Access to Mental Health Services (part 3)Welcome to part 3..!
Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the young people that have accessed the service. Today, we are privileged to have four of our ex service users talk about judgement, understanding and how important it is for clinicians to be curious and open to challenging their own beliefs. We also are very happy to welcome Helen Anderson, a CAMHS Clinician based at the Bedford Clinic. Helen has joined the...2020-12-1138 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 17 – BAME and Access to Mental Health Services (part 2)In the second of this 3 part mini series, we continue the discussion..
Cultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the young people that have accessed the service. Today, we are privileged to have four of our ex service users talk about judgement, understanding and how important it is for clinicians to be curious and open to challenging their own beliefs. We also are very happy to welcome Helen Anderson, a CAMHS Clinician...2020-11-3054 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 16 – BAME and Access to Mental Health ServicesCultural diversity and access to services is an issue that is high on the agenda for CAMHS and there is no better way of understanding the needs of the BAME community than hearing directly from the young people that have accessed the service. Today, we are privileged to have four of our ex service users talk about judgement, understanding and how important it is for clinicians to be curious and open to challenging their own beliefs. We also are very happy to welcome Helen Anderson, a CAMHS Clinician based at the Bedford Clinic. Helen has joined the discussion today to...2020-10-0532 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 15 – Returning to School after Lockdown..So, the time has come to start to return to the 'new normal'. For many students, this is full of many unknowns that could be exciting and something to look forward to, however, for some, it may be an anxiety provoking time, leading to added stress and worry. In today's episode, we talk to two young people about their experiences of lockdown an we hear about their thoughs of returning to school. We also have on the show today two of the CAMHS psychology assistants, Rachel Mellor and Sevgi Deveci who will be talking about strategies to help manage a...2020-09-0856 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 14 – South Bedfordshire CAMHS service update during lockdownWelcome back to CAMHSTalk,.. Today we’re continuing to explore how CAMHS delivers services during the COVID pandemic. Previously we spoke to Ross Truscott, General Manager of Bedford CAMHS about the service and some of the new developments - including self-referral and the new 24 hour crisis line. So to continue the conversation.. we’re going to take a look at the Luton service.. with Linda Hurst – General Manager for Luton and South Beds CAMHS and Marc Van Roosmalen – Consultant Clinical Psychologist and is also the Psychological Therapies Lead for Luton and South Bedfordshire.2020-07-0735 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 13 – Lockdown, Mental Health and Social MediaIn today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation about mental health, lockdown and how to manage during this time.. There’s lots of information in the media about what we should and shouldn’t do.. we see statistics.. we’re given direction and advice.. sometimes it sounds clear to us, and sometimes it doesn’t... we see advice change.. sometimes on a daily basis and this can leave us feeling worried, scared or just plain confused.. but on a more positive note, we’re also hearing about new and inventive ways of living life.. people are coming up with ideas that we...2020-06-2248 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 13 – Lockdown, Mental Health and Social MediaIn today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation about mental health, lockdown and how to manage during this time.. There’s lots of information in the media about what we should and shouldn’t do.. we see statistics.. we’re given direction and advice.. sometimes it sounds clear to us, and sometimes it doesn’t... we see advice change.. sometimes on a daily basis and this can leave us feeling worried, scared or just plain confused.. but on a more positive note, we’re also hearing about new and inventive ways of living life.. people are coming up with ideas that we...2020-06-2248 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 12 – Lockdown, Mental Health and EducationIn this episode, we’re talking about mental health, lockdown and how to manage at this time. Lockdown has affected us all and as such, everyone’s daily life has been significantly affected. Our normal daily routines changed overnight and many of the things we took for granted are things we're currently doing without. We’ve seen lots in the media about how and when we can expect things to go back to normal, but the messages can feel vague and unclear and lead to lots of debate from those with and without ‘professional opinions’... and no-one can predict what the ‘new n...2020-06-1539 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 12 – Lockdown, Mental Health and EducationIn this episode, we’re talking about mental health, lockdown and how to manage at this time. Lockdown has affected us all and as such, everyone’s daily life has been significantly affected. Our normal daily routines changed overnight and many of the things we took for granted are things we're currently doing without. We’ve seen lots in the media about how and when we can expect things to go back to normal, but the messages can feel vague and unclear and lead to lots of debate from those with and without ‘professional opinions’... and no-one can predict what the ‘new n...2020-06-1539 min
The LRB PodcastReopening the NHSSonia Gandhi and Rupert Beale, scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, talk to Thomas Jones about the ways Covid-19 can affect the nervous system, the steps required to reopen the NHS after lockdown, the state of testing, and reasons for optimism about a vaccine.Read Rupert Beale’s latest piece on the coronavirus here: How to Block SpikeSubscribe to the LRB from just £1 per issue: mylrb.co.uk/podcast20b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2630 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 11 – Bedford CAMHS service update during lockdownNow.. as we’re all aware, we’re living in strange times due to the COVID pandemic and this has brought some change to the services that are currently offered by Bedford CAMHS. In this episode, Nikki and I are talking to Ross Truscott, General Manager for Bedford CAMHS about the changes that have been made to make sure that CAMHS can continue to deliver the service to those young people and families that are under their care.
We also have the opportunity to hear about new service developments including the self referral process and the new 24 hour Crisis line that...2020-05-2337 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 10 – Let’s talk therapy dogs..In this episode, we'll introduce you to Dr Charlotte Bolt and her co-therapist, Ruby (the dog!). this is a great opportunity to find out how animals can enhance treatment for some that struggle to manage with face to face therapy. Come listen as Dr Bolt takes us through how she and Ruby have developed the use of animals in treatment.
As a note, not all types of treatment mentioned in this episode are therapeutically appropriate in all cases and may not be available in your area.2020-03-1031 min
CAMHS TalkEpisode 9 – Let’s Talk about CBT..Today we talk about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, more commonly known as CBT. In this episode we are so grateful to Gemma Douthwaite and Dr Charlotte Bolt who share their insights and demystify the inner workings of this treatment model. As always, we also have our service users, this week we have Lucy and Jay who also share their own knowledge from a service user perspective. We also get to hear a little about Ruby, our therapy dog - but that's a story for next time! Just to say that in our conversation we discuss some of the options that we...2020-02-2528 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 9 – Let’s Talk about CBT..Today we talk about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, more commonly known as CBT. In this episode we are so grateful to Gemma Douthwaite and Dr Charlotte Bolt who share their insights and demystify the inner workings of this treatment model. As always, we also have our service users, this week we have Lucy and Jay who also share their own knowledge from a service user perspective. We also get to hear a little about Ruby, our therapy dog - but that's a story for next time! Just to say that in our conversation we discuss some of the options that we...2020-02-2528 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 8 (Part 2) – Uni Life and Mental HealthWelcome back to part 2 of Uni Life and Mental Health, come join us again as Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean continue to share their thoughts and insights about their first few months at University and about how they have managed everything from their mental health to relationships. They also give excellent advice on what to expect, what you can't predict and how to access the right support for you. Listen in on their discussion about their different experiences, different needs and how they met them. Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean also share their thoughts on common myths and the realities o...2020-02-1032 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 8 (Part 1) – Uni Life and Mental HealthCome take a listen to four of our ex-service users, Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean share their thoughts and insights about their first few months at University and hear then talk about how they have managed everything from their mental health to relationships. They also give excellent advice on what to expect, what you can't predict and how to access the right support for you. Listen in on their discussion about their different experiences, different needs and how they met them. Mia, Roshni, Sam and Ocean share their thoughts on common myths and the realities of life at Uni for s...2020-01-2730 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 7 (Part 2) – How the Bedford Borough Early Help Team support ‘The Forgotten Population’Let's rejoin the conversation and continue to hear about the SWITCH Program where Dawn Bere, Post 16 Personal Adviser & Enhanced Evidence-Based Practitioner and Christopher Allan – Early Help Professional at Bedford Borough talk with two of their service users, Georgia and Stephen about ‘The Forgotten Population’ – young people who are not in education, employment or training (or NEET for short). Georgia and Stephen give very frank accounts of how they were supported by Dawn and Christopher’s team within the SWITCH project – a project designed to provide targeted support to NEET young people.
The risks associated with being a NEET young person is significant...2020-01-1329 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 7 (Part 1) – How the Bedford Borough Early Help Team support ‘The Forgotten Population’Come listen to Dawn Bere, Post 16 Personal Adviser & Enhanced Evidence-Based Practitioner and Christopher Allan - Early Help Professional at Bedford Borough talk with two of their service users, Georgia and Stephen about 'The Forgotten Population' - young people who are not in education, employment or training (or NEET for short). Georgia and Stephen give very frank accounts of how they were supported by Dawn and Christopher's team within the SWITCH project - a project designed to provide targeted support to NEET young people.
The risks associated with being a NEET young person is significant in terms of developing mental health d...2020-01-0629 minCAMHS TalkWe’re taking a short break over December..Just to let you know that we're taking a short break over December so that we can support other ventures throughout December. Many of you may already know that December specifically can be a difficult time of year, so we clinicians that are involved with the podcast felt it important to divert our efforts elsewhere for the time being.
But don't worry..! We'll be back and will release our next episode on Monday 6th January 2020.2019-12-0301 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 6 – What’s on offer in Bedford Borough for SEND children?Navigating local support and services for children with special educational needs can be cumbersome and stressful. Come listen and learn all about the Bedford Borough Local Offer Service that works tirelessly to bring information about what's out there into one easy to access website. We discuss how to access the services and also have first-hand feedback from some of our service users about how having a 'one-stop-shop' has improved their own well being and that of their family. To take a look at the Bedford Borough Local Offer website, just click the link or cut and paste if you'd prefer...2019-11-1832 minCAMHS TalkA plea from us.. Do you use mental health apps?A quick request from us at CAMHSTalk - do you use any mental health mobile phone or tablet apps? Which ones? how are they useful? would you recommend any specifically? We are going to do a podcast where we review mental health apps on the show and help you to decide which could be useful to you. We are going to bring together professionals and service users and ask them their views. There are loads of apps out there. Some that the CAMHSTalk team already know about, but we want to know about the apps that you use, so we...2019-11-1002 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 5 (Part 3) – Let’s discuss Men’s Mental HealthIn part 3 we continue the discussions around the need for developing emotional language and where we can support this to happen. We also take a look at not making assumptions about the meaning of expressed emotions such as anger or withdrawal. In the discussion, we also explore generational issues such as parental role modelling and what impacts on our choices around emotional expression.
As this is the final part of the episode, I'd like to say a big thank you to Robert Lindsay, Mark Thomas-O'Keefe, Nicki Scott, Jay and Arron who shared, discussed and debated key issues around men's mental...2019-11-0528 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 5 (Part 2) Let’s discuss Men’s Mental HealthIn part 2 of this episode, we continue the discussion around men's mental health and talk about the difficulties that an autism spectrum condition can add to seeking support from others. We are so privileged to be able to hear first-hand from the panel about how difficult it is to seek out support, be able to trust others and how others can misinterpret this for lack of motivation.2019-10-2822 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 5 (Part 1) – Let’s discuss Men’s Mental HealthThe issue of men's mental health has been the focus of a lot of debate and a common theme is how difficult it is for men to open up and talk about how they feel. In this three-part episode, we have brought together a group of men, both service users and professionals who share and debate the issues that affect men today. This is a good opportunity to listen in on a heartfelt discussion about stigma, society expectations and the ways in which men are 'supposed to be'. In this discussion, we talk about our own experiences of mental health...2019-10-2122 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 4 – Let’s discuss Eating DisordersIn this episode, we offer you a great opportunity to listen in on a discussion between me, Mark Taylor, an Eating Disorders Nurse within CAMHS and a service user who reflects on her own experience of her recovery,2019-10-0719 minCAMHS TalkInbetweenisode – Free CAMHS Event on Anxiety, Panic and School Pressure.I just thought you'd want to know about a free event that's been offered by our Child and Adolescent Emotional Wellbeing Programme. The team are following on from their very successful first batch of events that they ran earlier this year.2019-09-2906 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 3 – Let’s discuss Art TherapyCAMHS offers lots of different kinds of therapy. In this episode, you have a great opportunity to learn about Art Therapy from Kat Fusco - one of our CAMHS Art Therapists and two of our service users. During the discussion,2019-09-2312 minCAMHS TalkInbetweenisode – New Role in CAMHS – Volunteer CAMHS Parent / Carer RepresentativeAre you interested in being a volunteer in our CAMHS Service? - We have a really exciting new voluntary role in our Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting, as our new Parent /Carer Representative.2019-09-2104 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 2 – What’s it like to come to CAMHS?Welcome to the second episode of CAMHS Talk. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come to CAMHS for the first time and wished you could talk to someone who has? In this episode, two of our service users share their experiences and talk openl...2019-09-0915 minCAMHS TalkEpisode 1 – Meet the Service User Participation GroupWelcome to the FIRST episode of the CAMHS Talk podcast - and we are so very excited to be able to bring you the very best interviews and discussions between the service professionals and our very knowledgeable service users.2019-09-0914 minCAMHS TalkInbetweenisode – Quick Update!Just thought I'd give you a quick update about what's happened so far, what's in the planning and when we launch (if you don't know already). Also - If you haven't found us on Twitter - come over - @CAMHSTalk where you can be part of the conversation..2019-09-0703 minCAMHS TalkWelcome to the pre-launch episode!Hi and welcome to CAMHS talk, a new podcast about child and adolescent mental health. Take a listen to hear what we are doing..!2019-08-1101 min
NHS EmployersResilience Training with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustFind out how Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has worked together with City, University of London to deliver resilience training to over 1000 of their staff. Learn about some of their challenges and the impact this training has had. Hear first hand from colleagues who have attended the training and how it has affected their work.2017-06-1912 minNHS EmployersTackling bullying & harassment in the NHS - Ep. 1In the first episode on how we can tackle bullying and harassment in the NHS, Bernadette El-Hadidy, NHS Employers' London area head of engagement, talks to Jon Restell, Jon Lenney and Dr Madeline Carter to find out what problems the NHS face and how we can tackle them.2016-09-1410 min
NHS EmployersRecruit for values: Start as you mean to go on - University College London HospitalsIn this podcast, Hanna Murphy (NHS Employers) speaks to Claire London and Jeremy Over from University College London Hospitals about the work they have been doing to embed values in their recruitment (and other HR) policies for different staff groups.2013-11-0426 min