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NENC Providers PodcastGynaecology Services Across the RegionRachel O’Donnell and Michelle Russell are Consultant Gynaecologists at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.They are part of a regional NHS gynaecology network that shares best practice across the North East and North Cumbria.On this episode of NENC Providers Podcast, Rachel and Michelle discuss how the network benefits patients, staff and the NHS in general.They also talk about a successful Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) visit to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. The GIRFT programme is designed to improve the treatment and care of...2025-04-1621 min
PR in the Real WorldComms-led change in the NHS – with Neil GreavesThis week's guest, Neil Greaves currently leads the communications strategy for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, managing a substantial £5 billion healthcare budget for 1.8 million residents. Neil highlighted the pivotal role of communications in understanding community needs and influencing NHS decision-making, stressing the importance of engaging with the right audience. He discussed the ongoing changes within the NHS, advocating for proactive communication to enhance public trust and the necessity for NHS communicators to be integral to organisational strategy rather than being called upon last minute when a crisis occurs . Throughout the conversation, Neil underscored the significance of visibility in leadership and t...2025-04-0847 min
NENC Providers PodcastStockton Community Diagnostic CentreThe Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is nearing completion.The new facility will be based on Stockton High Street and will provide rapid tests for a range of health issues including cancer, heart and lung disease.North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership on this exciting project, with support from the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.Clinical Directors of Radiology Phil Woolfall and Simon Milburn discuss how the CDC will benefit patients in the Tees Valley region and...2025-02-1716 min
NENC Providers PodcastMutual SupportAs a region we helped over 1,000 patients get their treatment sooner in 2024.The Mutual Support Framework helps facilitate the easier movement of patients between North East and North Cumbria Providers for their elective care.To discuss this we're joined by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trusts Executive Director of Operations Lorraine Nelson and Associate Director of Operations Felicity White.Lorraine and Felicity talk about how the Mutual Support Framework has helped reduce waiting times across the region.2025-01-2020 min
NENC Providers PodcastPortability AgreementThe ‘portability agreement’ supports the effective temporary movement of staff between organisations across the North East and North Cumbria. All Foundation Trusts in the region have signed up with the aim of cutting down on the usual lengthy recruitment timelines and support operational service delivery.On the latest episode of Providers Podcast we're joined by Terry Phillips who is the Clinical Network Manager of the North East and North Cumbria Congenital Heart Disease Network as well as County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’s General Manager of Children and Young People's Service, Julie Southern.T...2024-12-1316 min
NENC Providers PodcastMetrocentre Community Diagnostic CentreThe Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Metrocentre in Gateshead is now open.Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership on this exciting project.On the latest episode of Providers Podcast we're joined by the CDC's Clinical Manager Gareth Davies and Radiology Operational Manager Hayley Corkin. Gareth and Hayley discuss how the two Trusts came together to help improve diagnostic services and how the CDC will benefit patients across the region.2024-11-1917 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceLipid management and haemorrhagic strokeRakhi talks to Catherine and Kavan about optimising lipid management in patients who have had a haemorrhagic stroke. They discuss the importance of confirming diagnosis, risks of statin use in haemorrhagic stroke, how to use QRISK scores in this patient group, and when to seek specialist advice.
This is a follow up podcast to our 'Primary care discussions: Lipid management' webinar. You can find the webinar recording here: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/primary-care-discussions-lipid-management/
Speakers:
Catherine Tucker, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Lipid Clinic and Integrated Care Team, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and CVD Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist, CVD Prevention Network...2024-11-1307 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceLipid management and ischaemic strokeRakhi talks to Catherine and Kavan about optimising lipid management in patients who have had an ischaemic stroke. They discuss the importance of confirming diagnosis, treatment targets, how to prioritise patient for review, and when to seek specialist advice.
This is a follow up podcast to our 'Primary care discussions: Lipid management' webinar. You can find the webinar recording here: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/primary-care-discussions-lipid-management/
Speakers:
Catherine Tucker, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Lipid Clinic and Integrated Care Team, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and CVD Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist, CVD Prevention Network, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
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UK News DailyAI Tool Detects Lung Cancer, Healthcare Workers Sue NHS, Pogus Caesar's Historic Riot Images, Somerset Expands Bag Recycling, and more...(0:10): Revolutionary AI Tool for Lung Cancer Detection to Be Implemented in NHS North East and North Cumbria(2:33): Over 290 Healthcare Workers Sue NHS Over Long Covid Negligence Claims(4:39): Photographer Pogus Caesar's Powerful Images of the 1985 Handsworth Riots Unveil Historic Tensions and Personal Truths(6:42): Somerset Expands Plastic Bag Recycling to 25,000 More Homes in Pioneering Eco Initiative(8:48): Big Brother Episode Pulled Amid Controversy Over Contestant's Anti-Israel T-ShirtTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.
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Science News DailyFDA Approves Pfizer's RSV Vaccine, AI Tool Detects Lung Cancer, UK Trials Norovirus mRNA Vaccine, PRIMA Implant Restores Vision, and more...(0:10): FDA Approves Pfizer's ABRYSVO RSV Vaccine for Seniors and Pregnant Women, Boasting High Efficacy(2:23): Revolutionary AI Tool for Lung Cancer Detection to Be Implemented in NHS North East and North Cumbria(4:24): UK Launches Groundbreaking Phase 3 Trial for Norovirus mRNA Vaccine to Ease NHS Winter Strain(6:34): Breakthrough PRIMA Retina Implant Restores Vision in AMD Patients, Enabling Reading and Object Recognition(8:33): ESA's Euclid Telescope to Unveil Largest 3D Map of the Universe, Probing Dark Matter and EnergyTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each...2024-10-2411 min
NENC Providers PodcastMedicines Manufacturing CentreOur plans for a new flagship NHS Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC) to serve patients across the North East and North Cumbria have recently been approved.The new regional facility, based in Seaton Delaval, will produce large volumes of chemotherapy treatment, as well as other ‘ready to administer’ injectable medicines.On the latest episode of Providers Podcast we're joined by the MMCs Head of Production Kyle Winn and Head of Quality Laura Davies. They describe in detail what will take place in the MMC and how it will benefit patients, staff and the region as a whol...2024-10-2119 min
In conversation with a CEOChildren's learning disability nursing - supporting the whole familyIn this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris talks to Alice, a learning disability nurse here at LSCft. Alice works with children with a learning disability in the local community, supporting the whole family through workshops, education, peer support and in the near future, family therapy. Learning disability nursing offers plenty of variety and multiple paths for progression - a career where two days are never the same! Find out more about our learning disability services and watch Alice in the video she mentions to Chris, made in collaboration with Dance...2024-10-1714 minIn conversation with a CEOOliver Soriano - Chief Nurse OfficerMy vision about nursing and how care should be delivered should always be focused to what the patient needs’As part of East and South East Asian Heritage Month, Oliver Soriano shares his inspiring career journey, from training as a nurse in the Philippines to becoming Chief Nurse at LSCft. Oliver also discusses his approach to nursing and his vision for LSCft going forward. Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT2024-09-2714 min
HealthTech HourEp103: Richie McGregor from Cumbria Health, delivering healthcare in the remotest most rural region of the UK by focusing on digital and remote technologyOn this week's show, Steve Roest, CEO of PocDoc speaks to Richie McGregor, who is the Head of Digital and Performance for Cumbria Health, a CQC rated outstanding social enterprise organisation delivering Primary and Urgent Care services throughout Cumbria.Cumbria and neighbouring Northumbria are the two most remote, most rural regions in the UK and have taken a very proactive, leading position on integrating digital and remote technologies in delivering healthcare effectively - when it's over an hour to the nearest GP, the challenges faced by patients and staff are totally different to those in a city...2024-09-1857 min
NENC Providers PodcastWhat is the Provider Collaborative?On our first episode of the Providers Podcast we're joined by Matt Brown who is the Managing Director of the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative.Matt talks us through what the Provider Collaborative is, how the system works within the NHS and some of the projects that are currently taking place to help improve patient care across the region.He also discusses how the Provider Collaborative has already helped address some of the challenges the NHS faces and how his visit to share best practice in Northern Ireland went.2024-09-1614 minIn conversation with a CEOSuicide is everyone's businessIn support of World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris is joined by Dr Raphael Ogbolu, the Trust's suicide prevention lead to talk about the role we all play in suicide prevention. In the episode, Raphael offers advice and guidance for talking to people about suicide, where you or someone you know can access help and also support for those who have been bereaved by suicide. If you are in mental health crisis there is help available, call our crisis line on 0800 953 0110. Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social med...2024-09-0914 minIn conversation with a CEOSuicide Awareness Day special with Dr Raphael OgboluIn this episode of In Conversation with CEO, Chris talks to Raphael Ogbolu, Lead for Suicide Prevention about the support available for those in crisis relating to suidice or those that have been affected by suicide.Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFTKeep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT2024-09-0916 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceTechnical services: a Pharmacy Technician Coffee Break ConversationClaire Dearden talks to Kate, John and Kyle about Pharmacy Technicians working in Technicial Services. Kate is responsible for the development of the training strategy and systems for all the units which make up Technical Services within Guy’s and St Thomas. John works as a Quality Assurance Specialist at NHS SPS. John's role is to give guidance and advice and his background is in pharmacy aseptic services and quality assurance. Kyle is currently Head of Production for the North East and North Cumbria Medicines Manufacturing Centre. This is one of the five pathfinder aseptic hubs under the hub and sp...2024-09-0316 min
The Secrets of Learning & DevelopmentBreaking Barriers: Tracey Barr’s Journey from Engineering to Healthcare Leadership If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! S1:E5 - In this compelling episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, we sit down with Tracey Barr, a remarkable strategic advisor whose journey from a small village in Cumbria to leading roles in healthcare and consultancy sectors is nothing short of inspiring. Tracey’s story is one of resilience, determination, and a steadfast commitment to her values, all while breaking barriers in male-dominated industries. Tracey began her career as the only female in her engineering course, sponsored by Ford. She nav...2024-08-271h 00In conversation with a CEOGCSE and A-Level results day specialIn this episode of In Conversation with CEO, Chris talks to Farzana Kauser, Head of Strategic Resourcing about the opportunities available to those who have just received their GCSE and A-Level results.In this podcast, we also hear from a range of guest speakers about their experiences of joining the NHS and the paths they took. Find out more about careers at LSCft on our website NHS Careers Hub North WestKeep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT2024-08-2330 minIn conversation with a CEOCommunity Roots - peer lead supportIn this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris talks to Suzie, Service Development Manager for Community Roots. Community Roots is a non-clinical service which is peer lead providing help, support and courses to local communities to keep them mentally well and healthy.Find out more about Community Roots and sign up to their courses on our website: https://www.communityroots.lscft.nhs.uk/Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT2024-07-1820 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #162 - CNIOs In ConversationJoin host Carrigan Thompson & Louie Murphy as they engages with Peter White, CNIO at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Emma Daley, CNIO at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Sharon O'Connor, CNIO at NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and Louise Clarkson, CNIO at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss the pivotal role of CNIOs in driving digital transformation, improving patient data management, and enhancing healthcare IT systems for better clinical outcomes.2024-06-2843 minIn conversation with a CEOBritish Sign LanguageThe Trust is pledging to support the deaf community and the way they access our services as part of Deaf Awareness Week (Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May).In this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris Oliver is joined by Stacey, a deaf woman who opens up about her struggles accessing services and discusses the work she has already done within LSCft to help the deaf community.Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT2024-06-0615 minIn conversation with a CEODr Gareth Thomas - Deputy Chief Medical OfficerIn Series 2 episode 2, CEO Chris Oliver is joined by Dr Gareth Thomas who will soon be our new Chief Medical Officer. Listen to Gareth talk about his career journey, sharing his experiences and how he supports our medical workforce.Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT2024-04-1920 min
Imaginal InspirationsStephen Wright - A hand-break turnDavid's Guest today is Rev. Prof. Stephen G Wright FRCN MBE. In his own words, "starting out with the curse-blessing of the original dysfunctional family, Stephen emerged from his Manchester working class background to grow his hair long and wander around Europe like a lot of his generation did in the 60s. He drifted into nursing, and by conventional measures made a success of it, following the first Masters programme at Manchester University and eventually becoming the first consultant nurse in the NHS in 1986. He got into conference speaking and course-leading internationally, shuffled around in academia, made TV programmes, wr...2024-04-1831 min
Digital Health UnpluggedDigital Health Unplugged: Developing the next generation of NHS CIOsOn the latest episode of the Digital Health Unplugged Networks series, which is focused on developing the next generation of NHS chief information officers (CIOs), Jordan Sollof is joined by Abigail Harrison and Adam Ansell.
The pair discuss what is needed to become an effective health CIO and how they envision the role of the NHS CIO changing and evolving in the next decade.
They then highlight some strategies and initiatives to attract and retain top talent before suggesting how to better support the development of a diverse pool of digital leaders, ensuring representation from...2024-04-0331 min
Radical Reformers podcastSystem Leadership For Healthy Children And Families With Sam Allen - Radical Reformers PodcastThis episode is with Sam Allen, the Chief Executive of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System.
This system covers a huge geography with 3.6m people living in both urban and rural settings in 14(!) different council areas. As you can imagine, getting this up and running was a real challenge and Sam explains how she has led that work and engaged with partners across the region.
Sam understands really effective public services needs to be centred around the person and she has a very clear understanding of her role as a system leader focusing on the strategic things...2024-03-1352 min
This Is The North006: The Northumbrian EnlightenmentWelcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by Society Matters Community Interest Company and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.In today's episode, Alison is joined by Dan Jackson, Charlie Charlton, and Steve Beharall. Each is renowned in their field, offering a multidimensional exploration of the North's rich heritage:2024-03-131h 01In conversation with a CEOChasing the Stigma - Hub of HopeWelcome to series 2 of In Conversation with a CEO! To kick off the new series, Chris is joined by Jake Mills, CEO of Chasing the Stigma, to talk about the Hub of Hope. The Hub of Hope is an online directory of mental health support available near you. It's the first time services from across the NHS, community and private sector have been brought together in one place. Hear more about the Hub of Hope and how Jake's experience with mental health made it a reality. Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cum...2024-02-0629 min
The Bay Health Festivals PodcastsMind how you go. Looking after your mental health throughout the winterWe’ve just experienced the highs of the festive season and for many January is a tough month to get through. Dark days, bills to pay – it can feel like the winter month lasts a lot longer than others!A drop in temperature can affect how you feel in the winter. If you find the colder months hard on your mental health, it’s a good idea to think about simple ways you can help look after your health now.Gemma Wright is a practice development nurse for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and sh...2024-01-2412 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServicePrimary Care Discussions: Lipid ManagementA practical and interactive discussion between specialist and generalist pharmacy professionals about managing lipid treatments in primary care. This is an audio recording of an 'on the couch' webinar delivered on 12 December 2023 (54mins 52secs)
Topics covered included:
• Practical tips from a specialist and generalists on challenges in lipid
management and how these can be met in primary care
• How pharmacy technicians are getting involved in lipid management
• What to consider when working towards the Quality and Outcomes
Framework (QOF) for Cholesterol Control and Lipid Management
Speakers:
• Catherine Tucker - Senior Clinical Pharmacist Lipid clinic and Integrated Care Team, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foun...2023-12-2054 min
Health On The LineImprovement is more than an add-on or nice-to-haveIn this special episode, Matthew Taylor sits down with Sam Allen and Penny Pereira to explore the nuts and bolts of improvement at system level, its role in large-scale change and propelling transformation. Get to grips with improvement fundamentals, the factors needed for it to flourish and why building community is key to making it stick. This episode follows the launch of a new partnership between the NHS Confederation, Health Foundation and Q community to support health and care systems to learn and improve. Sam Allen is chief executive of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Penny...2023-12-0638 minIn conversation with a CEOCaring for children with complex needsThis episode contains discussion of end of life care for children.Rebecca Higham, Children's Complex Packages of Care Team Leader, talks to Chris about a service which you may not have heard of before!Children's Complex Packages of Care Team (CPOC) care for and support children with complex health needs to live at home and participate in normal day to day life. Rebecca shares an insight into the incredible work they do and the impact on children, families and carers. Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Fo...2023-12-0518 minIn conversation with a CEOTaking mental health support to ethnically and culturally diverse communitiesIn this episode, Chris talks to Shaesta, a CBT therapist about the work our Talking Therapies service have been undertaking to bring mental health support to communities who have historically been less likely to access psychological therapies. Poor mental health does not discriminate by ethnicity, gender, age or ability – it can affect anyone at any time - we must provide mental health services that meet the needs of our diverse communities. Listen to the episode to find out how we are doing just that! Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on so...2023-11-0818 minIn conversation with a CEOInternationally Educated Nurses and Healthcare Support WorkersIn this episode, Chris talks to Becky, Senior Mental Health Nurse about the Trust's Internationally Educated Nurse project which sees the Trust welcome nurses and healthcare support workers from across the globe. The pair delve into the recruitment process, the support and opportunities offered to those coming to the UK and the fantastic impact this cohort of nurses and healthcare support workers have had on our workforce and the care our service users receive. If you'd like to find out more about joining LSCft visit our website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/recruitmentKe...2023-08-0115 min
Lovegrove on HealthLaunch of the Non-custodial Career and Competence Framework In our latest podcast, Andrew Lovegrove is joined by some of the key names that were instrumental in developing the new Non-custodial Career and Competence Framework. This framework forms part part of the NHS England Health and Justice Inclusive Workforce Programme, which aims to ‘improve the recruitment and retention of a larger, more diverse, inclusive and representative workforce for all Health & Justice services and programmes’. In this special podcast, Andrew is joined by Rosemarie Simpson, Senior Consultant at Skills for Health, Glyn Thomas from the Health and Justice Team at NHS England and Michael Blakey, Specialist Clinical Lead a...2023-07-2546 min
The Mental ElfHamish McAllister-Williams - The clinical utility and potential generalisability of the “difficult to treat...” concept #BAP2023Prof Hamish McAllister-Williams from Newcastle University and the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, previews his BAP Summer Meeting plenary on the clinical utility and potential generalisability of the “difficult to treat...” concept, which includes a talk from him on applying the model of care for difficult to treat depression to bipolar disorder.The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) Summer Meeting is taking place in Manchester on 23-26 July 2023. Find out more by visiting the BAP2023 website, which includes the full programme and details of how to participate:https://www.bap.org.uk/B...2023-07-2421 min
Talking General PracticeWhat the 6% pay deal means for general practice, monitoring pressure on practices, GP patient survey resultsEmma and Nick discuss last week’s pay announcement for junior doctors, salaried GPs and consultants and ask what it means for GP practices, the current strikes and the wider NHS.They also talk about a new national system for reporting pressure in general practice that has been set up to help overwhelmed practices negotiate extra support and look at the results from the latest GP patient survey.This week’s good news story looks at an initiative in Cumbria that is helping an underdoctored area plug workforce gaps by using a bank of G...2023-07-2131 minIn conversation with a CEOPreventing children from entering the criminal justice systemEpisode four sees Chris interview Louise Hamer, Deputy Designated Nurse for safeguarding children and children in care.The pair chatted about Louise’s innovative research project aimed at preventing children from entering the criminal justice system after seeing first-hand the violence some of our community's young people were being exposed to.The Solutions trial, funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, is being delivered by our Liaison and Diversion team who work with hundreds of young people aged between 10 and 15 years, who come into police custody in Lancashire. It’s about showing them there is an alte...2023-06-2810 min