Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity

What a fantastic first series of Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity! We've thoroughly enjoyed bringing you some heartfelt stories from amazing patients and their families as well as talented staff members at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. We hope you've enjoyed these wonderful people's stories and their life changing experiences. Thank you for listening and make sure you join us again in the new year for Series 2! If you have any stories / guests you want us to feature please get in touch via email: charities@uhb.nhs.uk

Imran joins to talk about his heart transplant and the importance of educating BAME communities on organ donation. Imran is Muslim and is so passionate about teaching his community why organ donors are so needed and how you can save so many lives. Organ donation is a personal choice and this is why it is so important to know your family's wishes. If you would like to support transplant patients like Imran you can do so by going to hopsitalcharity.org/birminghamtransplantcentre

This week Richard joins to talk about the importance of making a will. Richard is a Director of the Trusts & Estates Department at Talbots Laws. We chat about the myths associated with making a will and how it's not always about spending lots of money to get a good solicitor.

This week David joins to talk about his role as Chair of Trustees at UHB Charity. We also talk about the effect of the pandemic and the importance of your donations, no matter how big or small. To find out more about any vacancies at UHB Charity head to hospitalcharity.org/jobs

Richard joins to talk about a horrifying cycling accident he had and his amazing treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Richard is a motorcycling journalist so we chat about his career and the difficulties of breaking into the journalism industry as well as his road to recovery from his accident. To support patients like Richard you can do so by heading to hospitalcharity.org and donate today

This week David joins to talk all about his role as a trustee at UHB Charity and why he decided to get involved. We also chat about some of his favourite projects at UHB and how you too can get involved. For job openings keep an eye on our social media by searching for UHB Charity as well as our website by going to hospitalcharity.org/jobs

This week Gemma joins to talk about her heart transplant and her advice to others awaiting the big day. Gemma built some amazing friendships with other transplant patients on the ward and is very close to a UHB Charity favourite nicknamed 'Positive Pete' who I am sure you know all about. Since her transplant gemma has set up a support group which I encourage you to check out if you want to join a community that will support you through recovery and one that truly understands. To donate to the transplant centre go to hospitalcharity.org/birmignhamtransplantcentre

Trainee Clinical photographer, Luke, talks about his fascinating role within the NHS, his fundraising plans and what a typical day is like as a Clinical Photographer. Interested in fundraising? Go to https://www.hospitalcharity.org/events and get involved today!

This week Martin shares his transplant stories and the incredible fundraising he does for UHB Charity and why joining the Adult Transplant Sports Team might just be for you! To donate to the Transplant Centre go to https://www.hospitalcharity.org/birminghamtransplantcentre

This week Laura joins me to share her son Alfie's story. Alfie was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and sadly passed away last year at just 8 years old. Laura talks all about her brave son and how they remained positive through the most devastating time of their lives. To support cancer patients please donate to our Cancer Appeal by going to https://www.hospitalcharity.org/qehbcancer

This week Veronica from Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer charity joins me to talk all about her incredible charity, the special reason why it was established and the difference her and her team are able to make to those affected by breast cancer.  Veronica is a truly inspiring woman and one we are delighted to work alongside at UHB Charity. Together we have been able to fund many important and life saving breast cancer projects including the pink mobile mammogram unit which tours around Birmingham. To donate to our breast cancer appeal go to hospitalcharity.org/breastcancer and help us to continue to make a difference today! Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer Charity website https://lfbc.org.uk/

Mac joins Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity to talk all about his role as a Transport Manager for the Royal Centre of Defence Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth. We also talk about his incredible fundraising for Fisher House, reflecting on his war zone experiences and the importance of the 'diving with the injured' initiative. 

Aoife is just 29 years old and lives with a hidden illness that affects her everyday life but if you looked at her you would have no idea. This is why it is so important to raise awareness of hidden illnesses and their detrimental impact on your life, relationships and career. Aoife is so passionate about breaking down the stigma and encouraging others to speak up.

Noi joins the podcast to talk all about her story alongside Ben. Noi is a returning longterm guest to FH and was flown over from Italy at the start of the pandemic when her husband became severely poorly. She thought she would only be in the UK for two days and had little belongings and no money. Ben works for the Defence Medical Welfare Service and has been supporting Noi and her two young boys ever since they arrived in the UK. Noi sums up beautifully in this episode, the importance of Fisher House and why your donations are so greatly appreciated. https://www.hospitalcharity.org/fisherhouseuk

The OPAL and OPAL+ team join me to talk all about this much needed service and their incredible work with the patients who need it most. You can learn more about this department here https://www.hospitalcharity.org/news/behind-the-scenes-with-the-opal-and-the-opal-plus-team To donate to UHB Charity please go to hospitalcharity.org to help us make a difference to staff and patients lives across UHB Trust.

Ahmad joins Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity to talk about his role in the Nuclear Medicine department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and how he moved to the UK to take this role just before the pandemic hit. Ahmad's video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSKZr4fl9cA You can donate to help us support more departments and patients by going to hospitalcharity.org 

Kayleigh was told she wouldn't live past eight years old but here she joins Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity to discuss her incredible story and why working for the NHS was her biggest goal in life.

Ian Bowley joins Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity to talk all about his brothers legacy. Stan sadly passed away from cancer but was able to live longer due to having cyberknife treatment in America which his family and friends fundraised for. Stan's family saw the impact that cyberknife had on him which was life changing and together they decided to launch the Stan Bowley Trust to fund a cyberknife machine in Birmingham. You can read more about this incredible charity here- https://www.thestanbowleytrust.org/

Alan joins Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity to talk about life with type 1 diabetes and his incredible life! Go to hospitalcharity.org to find out about volunteering opportunities.

Kirsty and Carl Ross join the podcast to talk all about Carl's heart transplant story. The couple shares their perspectives and offer some great advice for families going through transplants.  You can support and donate to Kirsty and Carl's fundraiser here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kirstycarl-ross18

Claire Kirby joins the podcast to talk about the loss of her dad John. John sadly passed away during the pandemic. He had recently been given the all-clear from bowel cancer and contracted covid which sadly resulted in his death. Claire talks about how fundraising has helped her deal with her dad's sudden passing and any advice she would give to others who have lost loved ones to covid. If you would like to fundraise for us please get in touch today! charities@uhb.nhs.uk

This week Karen joins the podcast to talk about bowel cancer, vagina cancer and her recent diagnosis of a brain tumour. Karen has been treated at all of our hospitals for various different surgeries. Despite all of the sadness and worry, she has been through she is still smiling and still loves life! We discuss adapting to living life with a colostomy bag and the mental health side of receiving bad news frequently. Karen offers advice to others on what she has been through and most importantly she advises anyone to always get everything checked out.  To donate to our cancer appeal please go to https://www.hospitalcharity.org/qehbcancer

This week Atlanta joins the podcast to talk all about her incredible son Arlo who has been defying the odds since he was born. Arlo has a super rare condition called Hydrocephalus which causes fluid to build on the brain. Atlanta talks to me about Arlo's condition, her advice to other parents and how lost she would be without the amazing team at Heartlands Hospital. To donate to our Heartlands Children's appeal please go to: https://www.hospitalcharity.org/childrensappealheartlandshospital

This week Gordon Giltrap joins Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity podcast to talk all about his incredible music career, his cancer scare, the sudden death of his son and the amazing work he does for UHB Charity and the reason behind it. This is an episode not to miss! If you are interested in supporting the charity in any way head to hospitalcharity.org to search for opportunities and take a look at the events we have lined up this year!

This week Ellie and Sophie, heart and lung transplant coordinators at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham share with me what their roles entail and what happens when someone has a transplant. We also speak about LVAD patients and all things organ donation. To donate to the new transplant centre please go to https://www.hospitalcharity.org/birminghamtransplantcentre?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2PnSv2PjZEsSaK8H7WkSb70YQnh87fi8pxWCygr8jR2nHMncOGInIaAlb_EALw_wcB To donate to transplant patient Tom's Justgiving page please go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Thomas-wheeler-osman11?fbclid=IwAR2hhAuZ3W5RE-LkmvrHjI-jez_hhYZlmxIki4HmHmCt-YPN3dMXOA92Zj8

Welcome to the first episode of Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity! This first episode focuses on the story of Ava Quinn told by her lovely mum Elizabeth Verrier. Ava was sadly born stillborn in 2016 at just 26 weeks old. Baby loss is still a subject that is seen as taboo by many. Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity is a podcast where people like Elizabeth can share their experiences and offer advice to others who may find themselves in this devastating situation. Elizabeth is fundraising for the Eden Bereavement Suite at Heartlands Hospital after experiencing what she describes as the 'most incredible care'. To raise vital funds for this much-needed facility Elizabeth is completing six challenges throughout the year. To donate to Elizabeth's Just Giving page please click the following link. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elizabeth-verrier2 Here at UHB Charity we are so proud of fundraisers like Elizabeth who are determined to give something back after going through something so life-changing.  Let's break the stigma around talking about baby loss.  If you would like to feature on the podcast please do get in touch by sending an email to ella.iggulden@uhb.nhs.uk

The official trailer for Cuppa Tea with UHB Charity! This podcast will be launching on the 1st of April so make sure to keep checking our social media platforms for all the latest updates! https://www.hospitalcharity.org/