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Darlington XtraHealthwatch DarlingtonHealthwatch Darlington is your local independent health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, Healthwatch Darlington want to hear about your experiences. As an independent organisation delivering statutory duties, they have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care.For further information visit the website: Healthwatch Darlington2025-05-2210 min
MiddayHealthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: MAHA moms and measles. Plus, change in CDC vaccine guidance?Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents.
Wen discusses the ongoing outbreak of measles, and a new movement of parents organizing around wariness to vaccines and processed foods. Plus, could the CDC change its guidance on vaccines?
Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore. She’s a columnist on health matters for the Washington Post, a medical expert at CNN, and a scholar at George Washington University and the Brookings Institution.2025-05-0528 minMiddayHealthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What the Measles outbreak means for you. Plus, is AI coming to your next doctor visit?Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents.
Dr. Wen discusses the measles outbreak in several states and the use of artificial intelligence by doctors.
Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore. She’s a columnist on health matters for the Washington Post, a medical expert at CNN, and a scholar at George Washington University and the Brookings Institution.2025-04-0726 min
The People First PodcastThe People First Podcast - S4EP9 HealthwatchIn today's show we're speaking to Tatum, the Project Manager of the Accessible Information Standard at Healthwatch Leeds! We worked with Taitom on a Project in our office reviewing the Healthwatch website to see if it was accessible for people with learning disabilities, which we all enjoyed! It was very interesting to speak to her about the importance of accessible Information as well as learn more about what Healthwatch does. We hope you enjoy the show!Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our...2025-04-0212 minMiddayHealthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What the Texas measles outbreak means for you. Plus, how to avoid a potent flu season.Dr. Leana Wen joins Midday Healthwatch for a discussion about health issues affecting the well-being of Charm City residents.
This week, we take a deeper look at the measles outbreak happening in other parts of the country. Unlike in Texas, where more than 100 people tested positive for measles, vaccination against the virus in Maryland are high. So, what do you need to know?
Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore. She’s a columnist on health matters for the Washington Post, a medical expert at CNN, and a scholar at George Washington University and the Brookings Institution.2025-03-0324 min
MiddayHealthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What you need to know about the flu. And, a look at RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings.Dr. Leana WenMidday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents.
Cases of the flu are up, while COVID rates are down. We discuss why COVID is may be inactive and why the flu season is so severe. Health officials are worried about the flu because of the emergent H5N1 strain of bird flu, which has been found in livestock across the nation.
And, the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced touch questioning during his confirmation hearing as he seeks to lead the nation's top health and science agencies. What did we learn about hi...2025-02-0334 min
MiddayHealthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: What you need to know about Norovirus, bird fluDr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents.
We ask her about the latest cases of bird flu, which as been spreading among dairy cows and threatens to jump into human hosts. So far, almost all cases of the flu in the United States have been among farmworkers.
We also ask about the stomach bug going around, menopause and cancer warnings for alcoholic beverages.
Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore. She is a columnist on health matters for the Washington Post, a medical expert at...2025-01-0612 min
MiddayHealthwatch: Healthcare coverage woes and bird flu risksDr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents. Today, Dr. Wen will address your concerns with healthcare coverage, risks of the bird flu and the future of vaccine access. Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore and columnist for the Washington Post.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.2024-12-1040 min
The Mike Hosking BreakfastAndrew Galloway: Alcohol Healthwatch CEO on the slipping standards for online alcohol deliveryIt’s becoming easier to order alcohol online, with fewer checks being conducted. New research from Alcohol Healthwatch suggests 73% of orders are being delivered without ID being checked, and 49% were contactless deliveries. In some instances, it’s arriving on doorsteps within 17 minutes. CEO Andrew Galloway told Mike Hosking that the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 was developed for a brick-and-mortar style arrangement. He says that New Zealand has high levels of harm as a result of alcohol, and so the regulations need to be adjusted to better suit online orders. LIS...2024-11-2802 min
MiddayHealthwatch with Dr. Wen: What is the future of public health policy in wake of 2024's elections?On today's Midday Healthwatch, our monthly conversations about public health with Dr. Leana Wen, we discuss the future of public health policy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term. Given his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during his first term, what can we expect in the case of a future health crisis? And what will the fate of agencies like the FDA or CDC be? Wen will answer your questions about your health concerns, including bird flu, COVID-19 and more. Wen was the Health Commissioner of Baltimore City from 2014 to...2024-11-1132 min
MiddayHealthwatch: Medical innovations and back-to-school sicknessOn Midday Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen, the new flu vaccine is here in time for the first months of the school year. Plus, there is a new COVID vaccine available. And, who should get an mpox vaccine? We ask Wen about a possible winter COVID surge, and new medical innovations giving her cause for hope. Wen is one of America’s most trusted and knowledgeable public health experts. She is a columnist on health matters for the Washington Post, and a former commissioner of Baltimore City Health Department. She also writes on medical topics fo...2024-10-0140 min
Volunteering DiscoveryNot just a trusteeIn this episode of Volunteering Discovery we meet the team at Healthwatch Norfolk. Healthwatch Norfolk play a key role in gathering feedback on local health and care services which lead to real change and volunteers are a crucial part of this work. We hear from volunteer Andrew, a former GP about what led him to get involved in more ways than one and how even volunteering on a rainy day can be a positive experience.Find out more about Healthwatch Norfolk here https://healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk/Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for...2024-09-1727 min
I AM Well, MDEpisode 23 - It's Back-to-School Time!Send us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! The time where our kids return to school and our lives start to take on a slightly more regular schedule - even if that means it might be a bit busier. Yes, it means that working parents can finally feel a little respite... but what about our kids? Some of them are excited to return, while others are fraught with... well... other feelings. How can we as parents help them to navigate the new school year with greater ease? Is it po...2024-09-0309 min
Life After PrisonHow Can I Manage My Health When I Leave Prison?This week we're throwing it back to a really useful episode about managing your health once you have left prison. Kate Morrissey from NHS England joins us to explain how to register with a GP, talk about the NHS Reconnect service and how to access it and provides information about where else you can go for support for different healthcare needs. Organisations mentioned: How to register with a GP surgery – https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/h... If you have problems registering with a GP surgery you can call the NHS England Customer Contact Centre on 0...2024-05-1623 min
Accelerated Radio NetworkLA CADA HealthWatch Episode 3 5/15/24LA CADA HealthWatch every Wednesday 1pm PST on AcceleratedRadio2024-05-1559 min
Accelerated Radio NetworkLA CADA HealthWatch Episode2 5/8/2024LA CADA HealthWatch every Wednesday 1pm PST on AcceleratedRadio2024-05-0859 min
Accelerated Radio NetworkLA CADA HealthWatch Episode 1 (5/1/24)LA CADA HealthWatch every Wednesday 1pm PST on AcceleratedRadio.Net2024-05-0159 min
Mount Road Practice PPGMRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 24, February 2024The main feature of this episode is how to access NHS 111 and out-of-hours services.
It also contains: -
Information on the new D&G bus route that stops outside the medical centre (No. 95).
Details on Prescription Prepayment certificates.
A request by Healthwatch Staffordshire for people who have called 999 for an ambulance to complete their survey.
An invitation from the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for people to join the People’s Panel
A link to Healthwatch Staffordshire’s Deep Dive Report on “Accessing Primary Care - Avoiding the 8:00 am Rush”
Information on the Warm...2024-02-0204 min
eGPlearning PodblastUnderstanding the HealthWatch Cost of Living & Health ReportContact us and share your opinionA recent report from the patient advocacy organisation HealthWatch, recommended that GP Surgeries should prescribe medicines available over the counter at pharmacies and supermarkets to patients based on socioeconomic need.For years the NHS has been telling practices to stop doing this due to the cost of providing a whole appointment compared to the low cost (often pennies) of widely available medicines such as paracetamol and antihistamines.We pick apart this report and it’s other re...2023-06-1027 min
Wessex LMCs PodcastsWho are Healthwatch and how can they help practices?Louise Greenwood, Director of Education & Training, talks to Linda Webb (Communications Lead for Healthwatch Wiltshire) and Andy Mintram (member of the Local Leadership Board for Healthwatch Wiltshire) about the role of Healthwatch Wiltshire and how Healthwatch can work with practices to improve patient care.
Healthwatch Wiltshire is part of a network of over 150 local Healthwatch across the country.
Find out more at https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/
2023-05-1015 min
Our People PodcastHealthwatchOn this week's episode of Our People Podcast we were joined by Wendy Hadlington and Sheila Scott who work at Healthwatch Sunderland and Healthwatch South Tyneside.The pair talk about the work that is going on at our hospitals and around the community to help improve our services and ensure we give our patients the best treatment possible.Wendy also discusses how our Outpatients Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital won the Star Award.2023-05-1027 min
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB PodcastIn Conversation: Capturing patients' experiences through HealthwatchIf you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other services, Healthwatch is the organisation who want to gather your feedback. Healthway captures the experiences of people who use our local services, to shape, influence and improve local care.
Hear from the CEOs of Healthwatch in Suffolk (Andy Yacoub) and Healthwatch in Essex (Sam Glover) all about their orgaisations.
You can get in touch with James about the SNEE ICB podcast here
2023-05-0217 min
Hidden Voices'One Lump or Two?' - Living with Testicular CancerIn this episode we talk to Darren Couchman, a testicular cancer survivor. Darren shares his experiences of losing both his parents to cancer at a young age and then being diagnosed with cancer himself at just 27. He talks about some of his incredible awareness campaigns including his Testicle Tour and going on This Morning.
More information on testicular and ovarian cancers can be found at https://www.therobincancertrust.org/.
Please note this episode contains swearing.2023-04-2545 min
Holiday BreakfastRebecca Williams: Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director on whether NZ sporting grounds should go alcohol freeThe Qatar World Cup highlighted that alcohol isn’t necessary for an enjoyable sporting experience, so a question has been raised: is it time to look at New Zealand sporting grounds going alcohol free? Around 20 to 25 percent of adults in New Zealand have harmful levels of alcohol consumption, with higher percentages among different subgroups. Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director Rebecca Williams says that with New Zealand’s love of sports and it’s love of social drinking, the conversation around finding a less harmful alternative will be “incredibly challenging.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio...2023-04-1004 min
Hidden Voices'If there are shadows then there is light' - Georgia & Reuben's StoryIn this episode our Research Officer, Lorna, chats with Georgia whose son, Reuben was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome shortly after birth. Georgia shares her experience of finding out that Reuben had the rare genetic condition and how life has been since diagnosis. In the podcast, Georgia explains more about the condition as well as describing the incredible joy Reuben brings and her hopes for his future. 2023-03-1647 min
Hidden VoicesThe Mental Health Runner - Shawn's StoryIn this episode, we talk to Shawn, who has had negative experiences with his mental health in the past and is a member of our Fellas' Forum. Shawn shares his story with us, including how his mental health impacted his life, the support he received as a result of his mental health and what he is doing now to help others improve their mental wellbeing.2023-02-2740 min
Hidden VoicesBody Image and Disability - Sophie's StoryIn this episode we talk to Sophie, who is one of our Young Mental Health Ambassadors, about the topic of body image. Sophie shares how her view of her body image is shaped by her chronic illnesses/disabilities. We talk about the impact social media and celebrities have on how we feel about our bodies, as well as the people we surround ourselves with in real life. 2023-01-1639 min
Hidden VoicesFestive Special - Looking Back Over Series OneFor our last episode of the year, we wanted to take a look back over series one and remember some of the funny moments as well as some of the serious moments.
Thank you for joining us in 2022, we'll be back in January with series two. If you have an idea for a topic for us to cover, get in touch by emailing enquiries@healthwatchessex.org.uk.
We hope you have a lovely festive season!
Trigger warning - the later section of the podcast features discussions around addiction and baby l...2022-12-2308 min
Hidden VoicesSchizophrenia, Autism & the Power of Lived Experience - Ben's StoryIn this episode we're talking to Ben Gray, who is one of our Research Ambassadors. Ben has schizophrenia and autism and he brings his unique lived experience to his research with us.
We discuss how he was diagnosed with these conditions and how stigma has affected him. One of Ben's coping strategies is writing, and you can read a special blog post from him on our website here.2022-12-1932 min
Hidden Voices'Never a Life on Pause' - Experiencing MenopauseIn this episode we talk to Debs Crelly about the menopause. Debs started a menopause support group for NHS staff called 'MyPause' following her own experiences.
We talk about some of the various menopause symptoms and how people can experience it differently, as well as how you can support others going through the menopause.
You can find MyPause online @MyPause1.2022-11-1438 min
MedspireEpisode 39 Sir Robert Francis KC - Chairman Mid Staffordshire Public InquirySir Robert Francis is an eminent British barrister who specialises in medical law, including medical and mental health treatment and capacity issues, clinical negligence and professional discipline. Sir Robert has been a barrister since 1973 and became a King’s Counsel in 1992. He has appeared in a number of healthcare-related inquiries and chaired the Independent Inquiry into the care provided by the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, and subsequently the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry, and the Freedom to Speak Up review. Throughout his career he has been a tireless advocate for patients, and the findings fr...2022-10-1557 min
Hidden Voices'A Life Well Lived' - Henry's LegacyIn this episode we are joined by Lindsay Oliver whose second son, Henry, died shortly after birth. Lindsay talks about the time she was able to spend with Henry, her experience of baby loss and the impact on her life to this day. Lindsay now works with Aching Arms, a charity that gives comfort bears to hospitals and hospices, for midwives and nurses to offer to bereaved parents in their care. Along with the bears, they also offer a support service to parents after their loss, whether it was during pregnancy, at birth or soon after.2022-10-0951 min
Hidden VoicesGender Transition in the 1990s - Joanne's StoryIn this episode, we speak to Joanne, a transsexual woman who started her transitioning journey in the 1990s. She talks about her experiences at the gender clinic, her media and TV experiences, and how acceptance for trans people has improved over time. 2022-09-2142 min
Hidden Voices'One Team, One Dream' - Essex Fella's ForumIn this episode, we talk to Steve and Nick, two members of the Essex Fella's Forum. They share their reasons for joining the forum, how the forum allows men to open up about their physical and mental health concerns, and their plans for the future. 2022-08-2228 min
Health and Self CareThe Benefits of VolunteeringWelcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast!
In this episode, The Benefits of Volunteering, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Gillian Keniston-Goble, Manager of Healthwatch in Somerset and Fiona Mahoney, Chief Executive of Reminiscence Learning to discuss how important volunteers are to the health and care system, why volunteering is beneficial for both organisations and individuals and how people can get involved in voluntary work.
The SEW podcast was a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Kate Staveley; after this episode, it has...2022-07-1928 min
Hidden Voices'Getting Wiggy With It' - Living with AlopeciaIn this episode, we talk to Laura Mathias about her experiences of living with alopecia. Laura tells us what it was like losing her hair as a teenager, how she feels about wigs and we discuss her thoughts on Chris Rock's comment about Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars. Laura is now a proud campaigner for alopecia awareness and other visible differences. You can find her online @relightalopecia. 2022-07-0541 min
Health and Self CareHealthwatch SomersetWelcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast!
In this episode, Healthwatch Somerset, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and David Sealey (Commissioning Manager for Adult Mental Health and Dementia Services), are joined by Gillian Keniston-Goble, the Manager of Healthwatch in Somerset to discuss the work that Healthwatch does, what areas of health and social care they are currently focussed on and how you can get in touch with Healthwatch if you would like to share your experiences of health and social care.
The SEW podcast was a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Pe...2022-03-2330 min
Talk Richmond29. Long Covid: 200 Symptoms & How to Get HelpEmail us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUTTo contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing ServiceTo contact the Richmond Long Covid service call 0208 614 7380. For more information visit www.hrch.nhs.uk/services/search-services/richmond-long-covid-serviceFor more information on experiences of local people with Long Covid, read the Healthwatch report: Report: Improving support for people living with Long Covid | Healthwatch Richmond
2022-03-1631 min
Hidden Voices'Past to Present' - Recovering from Drug AddictionIn this latest episode, Alex, who is recovering from a prolonged period living with drug addiction, describes her experiences. She discusses the stigma attached to seeking help, the complete loss of control she felt and her hopes for a bright new future with her children. 2022-01-3127 min
Hidden Voices'Good Enough, Not Perfect' - Living with Alcohol AddictionAs part of our podcast series looking at people’s experiences of different types of addiction, this month we talk to John Wills, who has experienced and lived with alcohol addiction throughout periods of his life. John speaks about his experience of childhood abuse and his subsequent addictions, involving both alcohol and drugs, as well as the response he received when trying to access health and social care services to get support.2021-12-0237 min
Hidden Voices'Remembrance Day Special' - What Matters to Veterans?As we near Remembrance Day, our attention has turned to the experiences of military veterans in Essex. During the pandemic we engaged with veterans to understand what matters most to them and the barriers they face in accessing the services they need. Our report ‘What Matters To Veterans’, outlines a number of challenges in transitioning to civilian life, ranging from a lack of preparation for leaving, a lack of understanding of civilian healthcare, an inadequate ability to manage finances and a proliferation of military charities making the landscape complicated to navigate.
In this podcast we hear from two v...2021-11-041h 02
Hidden Voices'New Beginnings' - Living with Gambling AddictionIn this episode we are joined by Lisa and Chris who have both experienced gambling addiction. In both instances their mental health spiralled significantly, with Lisa losing her home and relationship and Chris eventually considering ending his life. Both Lisa and Chris have now stopped gambling and support others in their recovery from gambling addiction. 2021-09-2356 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionMedical Errors - why they happen and how we prevent themMedical errors are common and need to be minimised. They are the 3rd commonest cause of death in the USA.In this episode I look at why these errors happen and what we can do to prevent them.Links:Patient safety (WHO): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/patient-safetySurgical safety checklist (WHO): https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resourcesMartin Bromiley’s charity looking at human factors: https://chfg.org/chfg-history/ PIP implant update: https://www.bbc.co.u...2021-09-1718 min
All Bets Are OffS4 EP9: Healthwatch EssexDan Potts and Renée Robey from Healthwatch Essex sit down down with Chris Gilham to talk all things addictions in this the latest edition of the All Bets Are Off podcast. Today we learn a lot more about their engagement project ‘Addiction: Gambling, Drugs & Alcohol' that has been conducted throghout 2021 & much more.
2021-08-2652 min
Hidden Voices'A Bag For Life' - Living With a StomaIn this episode, we speak with Michael who has been living with a stoma for six years. Alongside Coloplast Nurse, Tracey, they both share their experiences, thoughts and advice about life with a stoma. 2021-08-2450 min
Patient Experience RadioEp 44: Healthwatch Essex - Voice of Young People in Secure Mental Health Unit Helps to Shape Changes in Services Ep 44: Healthwatch Essex - Voice of Young People in Secure Mental Health Unit Helps to Shape Changes in Services Introduction by Ruth Evans, Managing Director of PEN. Interview with Hannah Fletcher This project was a finalist in the “Engaging and Championing the Public” category as part of PENNA 2019. For more information please go to our website: http://patientexperiencenetwork.org/ To watch the video presentation please visit: https://youtu.be/6Fj6jAFEvwo Follow us: Twitter: @PEN_NEWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patientexperiencenetwork/ LinkedIn: http...2021-08-0510 min
Pharma Market Access Insights - from Petauri EvidencePopulation to person - How will the voice of the individual drive health and care development?Send us a textPopulation health management is often talked about in top-down terms, but how seriously will the needs of individuals be taken as systems develop? How will personal needs inform care delivery? Why will the patient voice play a very different role in the NHS of the future?Steph Edusei (Chief Executive of St Oswald’s Hospice) joins Tom Clarke (Director, Mtech Access) to explore these questions and more. This episode was first released as a live webinar on Friday 21st May 2021.For more information visit: https://www.mtechaccess.co...2021-06-021h 01
Decentered Media PodcastA Germ's Journey Discussion - Health Communication Beyond NudgesOver a series of three conversations, A Germ’s Journey brings together a group of practitioners and advocates of community-focussed health and community media are coming together to talk about the challenge of public health messages and information in Leicester. These discussions will explore how Leicester-based community health and communication practitioners have been making use of different media platforms, so that they can assist our often overlooked and under-represented communities.
Our question is:
How can we give the best care, guidance and information to all the residents of our city?
Our conversations consider what alternative fo...2021-04-2659 minPatient Experience RadioEp 10: Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire - The Takeover ChallengeEp 10: Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire - The Takeover Challenge Introduction by Ruth Evans, Managing Director of PEN. Interview with James Allan, Rachel Lovesy & Esther Stimpson This project was a finalist in the “Engaging and Championing the Public” category 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=x_KQwnsJBQM&t=1s Follow us: Twitter...2021-02-1712 minDecentered Media PodcastDecentered Media Podcast 097 - What's the Role for Community-Focussed CommunicationAs Leicester continues with it’s ongoing lockdown, which is the longest continuous period of lockdown for any place in the UK, there is a need to revaluate the role that community-focussed communication has played in facilitating understanding of the social distancing and shielding requirements of the pandemic. Now, with the expected rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines, it’s essential that public trust is nurtured, especially if misinformation is to be countered. This conversation brings together four experts in civic engagement and community support in Leicester.
Mukesh Barot is the Chief Officer of Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire. Heal...2020-12-1055 min
Policy in Plainer EnglishHunger Screening - Part OneKristen Bigelow-Talbert, from Bi-State Primary Care Association, and Katy Davis, from Hunger Free Vermont, discuss screening for hunger and food insecurity. If poor diet leads to poor health, and health care providers want their patients to stay well, then it makes sense that we would screen for poor diet just like we screen for high blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, etc. - simple, right? Clearly not simple or we wouldn't be podcasting about it. This episode provides background on the interest in screening for hunger / other social factors in our overall health, and some considerations for selecting screening...2020-10-1214 min
Hear2Listen PodcastYOUNG HEALTHWATCH CHINWAG | Episode #20 Hear2Listen Podcast 2020#20 – Young Healthwatch Chinwag
Recorded: 02/09/2020
Amy from Young Healthwatch returns to the podcast, having previously been on one of our NCS Community Awareness sessions (see link below). She joins us with two Young Healthwatch volunteers; Emily and Heather.
Young Healthwatch is a service that takes the views of young people who access health services to drive change within clinical organisations. We discuss how healthcare services have been coping during the pandemic and what measures schools are putting in place to keep students and staff safe.
We talk about how unusual it is to...2020-09-091h 00
Two from Two CubedCommanding the CommunicationsThis week we were joined by Rachel Horton-Smyth from Healthwatch Essex. We had an incredibly in-depth conversation about Rachel's amazing career, experiences and knowledge in communicating effectively.2020-09-021h 05
Smile Revolution PodcastMelanie Pomphrett - Series 3The poignant dental professional I had the pleasure of interviewing for this recording is Melanie Pomphrett who qualified from Essex in 2015 and has certainly achieved so much since then. On todays show she speaks about her career path to date, and the different roles she has had, and what these varied roles entailed. Melanie was so interesting to speak to, and I know you are going to feel invigorated to do even more after listening to her podcast. If you are unsure of how to spend your time in isolation now Melanie will certainly get your thinking.
Melanie qualified as a...2020-06-3044 min
In the Arena with NOWFrom Data to Action: Community Stories Lead to Policy ChangeHow can we use data to tell community stories and create actionable change? What is the role of narrative in advancing equitable policies that improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families? In our ninth episode, we explore these questions with Allison Bovell-Ammon and Dr. Megan Sandel of Children’s HealthWatch (CHW). Headquartered at Boston Medical Center, CHW is a nonpartisan network of pediatricians, public health researchers, and children’s health and policy experts working to improve the health and development of young children by informing policies that address and alleviate economic hardships. Through our conversation, we lear...2020-05-2829 min