London Health Podcast

Air Quality and asthma - young people's perspective by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

Asthma Friendly Schools - Challenges And How To Overcome Them by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

A Place Based Approach To Improving Asthma Care by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

Recycling of asthma inhalers – challenges and solutions by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

How Schools Can Support The Air Quality And Asthma Agenda To Help CYP To Live Their Best Lives by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

In the final podcast of this series, Dani Lewis, one of our Lived Experienced Practitioners interviews Dr Phil Minoudis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of East London NHS Foundation Forensic Personality Disorder Psychology and the Joint Chair of London Pathways Partnership. In a wide ranging interview they discuss a number of important issues including the work done within the offender pathway, the very high number of offenders with (or fitting criteria for) a personality disorder diagnosis, and the underlying ethos of the care delivered. They address stigma and the impact of the diagnosis of personality disorder on the individual - including how “sticky” the label can become, being difficult to shift even when it is no longer valid or has long outlived its usefulness. They reflect on the value of co-production in reducing stigma and what happens for services and services users when this is done well. A thoughtful and informative podcast and a fitting end to the series.

In this podcast, we meet two key members of our CEN work stream - Mina, one of our Lived Experience Practitioners and Neil Springham, Consultant art therapist, Director of Therapies, Executive Lead for Patient Experience at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. Together they think about what it means to have a label of personality disorder/CEN, the importance of language, the role of co-production, the value of cultural competence and the enduring power of stigma. They focus their discussion on what might make a difference, be that art therapy, mentalisation therapy or trauma informed care which places the emphasis on “what happened to you” rather than “what's wrong with you”. As informal as it is informative, this podcast addresses a lot of questions which service users want to know, and brings to life so much of the work we've been doing together.

The Listening Place - An Award winning team of volunteers who offer, free confidential on going face to face listening by appointment to people who feel that life is no longer worth living. https://listeningplace.org.uk/

This podcast is the fourth podcast in our series that highlights examples of good practice that have been identified by our lived experience practitioners. In this podcast we meet the “two Claires”, they both work in a Cancer Care service and discuss how their team ensure they work with the whole person - ensuring both mental and physical health needs are considered and met within their team. Mental health and physical illness It's natural to feel low, worried or stressed when we're unwell, and someone with a long-term condition is more likely to experience mental health issues. Caring for our mental health and wellbeing when we have a physical health issue can make a big difference to our overall wellbeing. Find what can help you look after your mental health when you're ill and where to get more support if it's needed https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/health-issues/

Hear how clean air clinics are helping to address the impact of air quality on children and young people with asthma, with experiences shared by Dr Ian Sinha and Dr Abigail Whitehouse who have each set up and run clean air clinics in Liverpool and London. Search #AskAboutAsthma for more content about children and young people's asthma care.

In this #AskAboutAsthma episode, we hear from healthcare professionals working in children and young people's asthma, Senior Asthma Nurse at Kings College Hospital, Sara Latham is joined by Nina Somerville and Dr Niall Durrant. The panel talk about where we are SABA over-reliance, the issues around excessive SABA use, what is the new system, how did a hospital go about phasing it out and lessons learnt along the way.

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Professor John Weinman and Dr Christina Pearce share training and research that can help healthcare professionals to address challenges with medication adherence. The training mentioned in this episode is available for Kings Health Partners professionals, other teams elsewhere in London who are interested in this module can contact the team at: CARE@kcl.ac.uk Search #AskAboutAsthma for more content about children and young people's asthma care.

Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode brings together an expert panel of young people - Aishah, Hebe, Maryam and Tiana, who share their thoughts on the rise of vaping among children and young people. The panel also pose questions about the shrot and long-term implications of vaping on young people's health, to Consultant Paediatrician, Seb Gray. While vaping can help smokers quit, it is not harmless and is not for young people under 18. That's why there's a minimum age of sale for vaping products in the UK. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 or for adults to buy them on behalf of under-18s. More information for young people on vaping can be found at: NHS Better Health - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit-smoking/#young-people Toolkit on vaping for schools: https://campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/better-health-every-mind-matters/schools-vaping-social-media-toolkit/

In this #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode, we hear from colleagues in the North West London Integrated Care System (NWL ICS), who are working to support children and young people with asthma in Feltham and Bedfont and improve their asthma care. The team are seeking to improve health outcomes and address factors including air pollution and deprivation. Listen to this podcast episode to see how NWL ICS is bringing together partners in local authorities, GPs and primary care, hospital services, schools and the wider community. Find more #AskAboutAsthma content at: https://www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ask-about-asthma-2023

In this episode, Chelsea Tudhope and Meghan Mathieson speak with Milli and Mark Richards. Milli and Mark are parents to two daughters, Winnie and Ada and in this podcast they talk about their experience of navigating Milli's postpartum depression from speaking about it together, finding help and Milli's journey to recovery. They share some advice to parents, families and partners who may be going through the same thing as well as how the experience affected them both, the way they parent because of it and the key elements of both recognition and support that they want others to be aware of. As you listen, you may feel you identify and relate to what we are discussing and want to find support. We encourage you to use our website to find support that is local to you. TPHC is not a crisis service and so, in the first instance, we would encourage you to contact your GP, midwife, or local services to support you. A transcript of this episode is available here: www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/perinatal-mental-health-podcasts/perinatal-mental-health-podcast-3-transcript/

In this episode, Chelsea Tudhope and Meghan Mathieson speak with Honey Attridge, who shares the story of the birth of her daughter Sophie. The time she spent in the NICU and how Honey and her husband navigated both the physical and mental side of this journey. Honey shares some advice to parents who may be going through the same as well as how the experience affected her, the way she parents because of these experiences and how she has worked to overcome the trauma. As you listen, you may feel you identify and relate to what we are discussing and want to find support. We encourage you to use our website to find support that is local to you. TPHC is not a crisis service and so, in the first instance, we would encourage you to contact your GP, midwife, or local services to support you. A transcript of this episode is available here: www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/perinatal-mental-health-podcasts/perinatal-mental-health-podcast-2-transcript/

In this episode, Chelsea Tudhope and Meghan Mathieson speak with Laura Bridle, a Specialist Midwife working in a Maternal Mental Health service in London. We look at the role that Laura, as a specialist midwife plays in supporting women to get the right perinatal mental health support for their needs depending on the severity and complexity of their issues. Laura explains how the Maternal Mental Health Services (MMHS) came into being to provide person-centred support and plug a gap in the wider system, as well as highlighting the many different types of support and therapy available to women and birthing people (and their partners) across London. “A key part of my role is ensuring equity, it doesn't matter where a family turns up, they would get the same level of care for their mental health” Our discussion also touches on Intrusive Thoughts and how they can be understood, managed, and reflected upon as part of a healing journey. As you listen, you may feel you identify and relate to what we are discussing and want to find support. We encourage you to use our website to find support that is local to you. TPHC is not a crisis service and so, in the first instance we would encourage you to contact your GP, midwife, or local services to support you. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/perinatal-mental-health-podcasts/perinatal-mental-health-podcast-1-transcript/

Understanding Personality Disorders 1. Telling my story by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

In a recent snapshot audit, we found that there is a lack of appropriate accommodation and support options, including intermediate care, for people experiencing homelessness in hospital. In this episode, our guests discuss the current landscape for inpatients who are homeless, the lack of available data for public health policy decisions, and the complex needs among this cohort of people in London. Hear from David Woodley, a Care Navigator with Groundswell; Emma De Zoete, a Public Health Specialist with the Greater London Authority; and audit co-author Dr Caroline Shulman, Co-Clinical Lead with the Healthy London Partnership. If you would like to read more about the audit, visit the Healthy London Partnership website here: https://www.healthylondon.org/news/health-housing-and-social-care-integration-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-needs-identified-in-an-inpatient-audit/

Encouraging diversity in the breast screening workforce with Bola Eniola, Superintendent Radiographer with InHealth.

The breast screening career ladder with Leticia Adamah-Miles, Clinical Advisor to the London region and Deputy Superintendent at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Opportunities for development at all levels with Julie Somers, Breast Imaging and Screening Manager and Improvement Coach – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is part of a series of podcasts, to support recruitment into the breast screening workforce. We will be speaking to four senior leaders working for the London NHSBSP, who share their experiences, why they chose a career in breast screening, and advice for others looking at a career in mammography. Find out more -https://www.london-breastscreening.org.uk/home.aspx

Personality disorders have been called the most misunderstood mental health condition. They have a legacy of confusion and controversy around diagnosis, language, what it means and how it impacts individuals, and even what they should be called. A series of podcasts devised, produced and led by those with lived experience, to increase awareness and understanding of the conditions, and raise hope regarding support and treatment options. In this episode, we hear from two lived experience practitioners and listen to their experiences on mental health transformation.

Personality disorders have been called the most misunderstood mental health condition. They have a legacy of confusion and controversy around diagnosis, language, what it means and how it impacts individuals, and even what they should be called. A series of podcasts devised, produced and led by those with lived experience, to increase awareness and understanding of the conditions, and raise hope regarding support and treatment options. In this episode, we hear from a GP and a carer and listen to their experiences on mental health transformation. Find out more information here: https://www.healthylondon.org/our-work/mental-health-transformation/personality-disorders/

In this #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode, Sammy Ndlovu-Dawika - Paediatric respiratory nurse at Royal Free London talks about all that's involved in setting up an asthma friendly schools initiative, including potential challenges and tips to overcome them along the way. See the London asthma guide for schools here: https://www.healthylondon.org/london-schools-guide-for-the-care-of-children-and-young-people-with-asthma-pre-school-primary-and-secondary-school-years/ For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast features Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for environment and energy in London, and Dr Gary Fuller, Air Pollution Scientist at Imperial College London. Shirley and Gary discuss the impact of air pollution on young Londoners, and strategies and work happening across London to help reduce its impact on children and young people with asthma. For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast features Dr Oliver Anglin and Dr Jennifer Townshend who reflect on the national ambition to ensure every child and young person with asthma is treated by an appropriately trained clinician. For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's podcast episode spotlights children and young people's asthma initiatives in the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) integrated care system. We hear about social deprivation and links to asthma, also the appointment of Community Asthma Advisors, the role of the CYP Network, wider system links including with schools, and next steps. Speakers: Louise Dauncey Luke Bramhall Samantha Moss Nichola Jackson

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, we hear from Cloe Smith, a children's community asthma nurse working in Newham who shares practical tips and learnings on reducing missed appointments. Episode notes: In this episode, Cloe talked about how telephone and video calls can be an alternative way of reviewing children, but it's important to remember the voice of the child. If they happen to be at school or unavailable at the time, encourage family's to attend the next review face to face, or schedule a call when the child is present. For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Dr Louise Fleming from the Royal Brompton Hospital and Imperial College provides a helpful overview around an anti-inflammatory reliever approach, with practical considerations around Maintenance and Reliever Treatment(MART)to relieve asthma symptoms in children and young people. For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast explores how an ICS-wide asthma guideline was developed across north west London. This work brought together five acute trusts to deliver a shared asthma acute management plan and help reduce variation in the way that children presenting with acute asthma are managed in different settings. Speakers: Dr Stephen Goldring, Consultant Paediatrician and Director of Clinical Studies -The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Alison Summerfield, Nurse Consultant, Paediatric Respiratory & Allergy - The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust Zainab Awan, Consultant Paediatrician and Asthma lead - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Idan Budoka - Paediatric registrar For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Raj Matharu, Darush Attar-Zadeh and Sukeshi Makhecha discuss the latest updates within pharmacy and its role in asthma care for patients, within the community and across primary and secondary care. The panel cover a range of topics including the National Bundle of Care, training requirements, the New Medicines Service, Discharge Medicines Service, and how pharmacists across the system can help keep asthma patients safe. Speakers: Raj Matharu is a Community Pharmacy Contractor in Bromley and Chair of Pharmacy London. Darush Attar-Zadeh is a Respiratory Pharmacist and part of the children and young people's network in northwest London Sukeshi Makhecha is a Paediatric Raspatory Pharmacist at the Royal Brompton and Evelina London hospitals. And for more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Nicki Barker and Moira Gibbons tell us all about Moving on Asthma – a resource for young people living with asthma, developed by the Respiratory Research Team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Check out the Moving on Asthma website at: https://movingonasthma.org.uk And for more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma You can also listen to the full asthma rap here: https://youtu.be/yCJuIvD1b5o

In the first of our podcast series, we hear from four different people and listen to their story of living with a personality disorder. We talk through their experiences of first discovering their condition, as well as the challenges, hopes, and fears of living with their condition. To find out more about personality disorders, visit: https://www.healthylondon.org/personality-disorders/ WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS CONTENT RELATING TO SUICIDE THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING.

This episode discusses hospital discharge, housing and the challenges around supporting people experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. JJ Nadicksbernd, Programme Manager for Healthy London Partnership's Homeless Health out-of-hospital workstream is joined by housing consultant Tim Grey and care navigator David Woodley from Groundswell homeless health charity to talk through the gaps and barriers but it also highlights some examples of facilitators and when things have gone well. Resources: Groundswell: https://groundswell.org.uk/ Find out more about the London hospital discharge housing options directory here: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/discharge-of-homeless-hospital-patients/

Eating Disorders - What Family, Friends And Professionals Can Do by Healthy London Partnership

This podcast episode was recorded for Eating Disorders awareness day 2022. A panel of experts including GPs and lived experience practitioners discuss variation in eating disorders service provision for binge eating disorder. The panel also discussed how cultural sensitivity and considerations for patients with dual diagnosis should also be factored in when approaching care and support for patients presenting and/or with diagnosis with binge eating disorder. Trigger warning: if you need any support while listening to this episode, please visit the Beat website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk or speak to your GP. This episode has been recorded for Eating Disorders 2022 awareness week. Healthy London Partnership's Mental Health Transformation and Children and Young People's Mental Health teams have planned a week of activities to raise awareness around the symptoms, conditions and lived experiences and recovery journeys of people with eating disorders. Visit our ED2022 webpage to see the full schedule: www.healthylondon.org/ed2022/

In this short homeless health episode, JJ Nadicksbernd, Programme Manager from HLP's Homeless Health Out of Hospital Project and Dr Caroline Shulman, Co-Clinical Lead in the Homeless Health Programme, talk about the health impacts of homelessness and why an enhanced response is so needed. They also highlight what a rapid survey with hospital discharge teams tells us about the current health needs of this population in London. Find the report at: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/discharge-of-homeless-hospital-patients/

Today's #ED2022 podcast episode featuring Lived Experience Practitioners Charlotte and Anny share thought-provoking conversations about eating disorders and ethnicity. They discuss societal preconceptions around eating disorders and how a person's ethnicity may impact their journeys through diagnosis, experiences as a service user, personal acceptance and understanding, and recovery journey from an eating disorder. Trigger warning: if you need any support while listening to this episode, please visit the Beat website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk or speak to your GP. This episode has been recorded for Eating Disorders 2022 awareness week. Healthy London Partnership's Mental Health Transformation and Children and Young People's Mental Health teams have planned a week of activities to raise awareness around the symptoms, conditions and lived experiences and recovery journeys of people with eating disorders. Visit our ED2022 webpage to see the full schedule: https://www.healthylondon.org/ed2022/

In this episode, we discuss whether homelessness is a health or housing crisis and in turn, where does the responsibility for preventing homelessness lie? Joining the conversation are Sarah Hough – Research Project Worker from homelessness support organisation Groundswell, Gill Leng – Health and Homeless Advisor from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and Liza Collins – Homeless Health Deputy Programme Director at the Healthy London Partnership. Resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homelessness-applying-all-our-health/homelessness-applying-all-our-health https://groundswell.org.uk https://groundswell.org.uk/?team=sarah-hough# https://www.crisis.org.uk/ending-homelessness/about-homelessness/ https://www.healthylondon.org/our-work/homeless-health/duty-to-refer/

The impact of bullying on mental health, and the importance of seeking support with Award Winning Speaker, Jonas Andrew-Phillip and Troy Norbert, Partnership for Young London.

In this episode Dr Durga Sivasathiaseelan from Doctors of the World joins Liza Collins and Elisha Jadav from the HLP Homeless Health team to reflect on the health needs of asylum-seeker and migrant populations in the UK and how they can be supported through healthcare. You can find resources mentioned in this episode and links to further reading below. Definitions: https://refugeecouncil.org.uk/information/refugee-asylum-facts/the-truth-about-asylum/ Doctors of the World: https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/who-we-are/refugees-and-migrants/ https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/what-we-stand-for/supporting-medics/safe-surgeries-initiative/ https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/patient-clinic/ HLP My Right to Healthcare cards: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/my-right-to-access-healthcare-cards/ Guidance on health entitlements: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-entitlements-migrant-health-guide https://www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/information-and-resources/rights-and-entitlements/nhs-treatment/overview#guide-sections

As we return to the office, Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner at BT, shares with Good Thinking her insights into how businesses can do Hybrid Working well, and ensure all employees feel included and engaged.

Starting University? Planning to go next year? Theoni Fernando, Digital Health Ambassador and Social Media Lead at Partnership for Young London, and Grace Etheridge, Community Engagement Manager at The Student Room talk about the things you will really want to know before starting at Uni.

Pharmacy Podcast by Healthy London Partnership

Schools Asthma by Healthy London Partnership

The Things I Wish I Didn't Know About Asthma -Will Carroll by Healthy London Partnership

Using And Prescribing Inhalers Effectively To Help The Environment by Healthy London Partnership

Is It Possible To Complete A Good Virtual Asthma Assessment Pippa Hall & Richard Iles by Healthy London Partnership

Jo Franco-Wheeler, Director of Organisational Development and Diversity at Inmarsat describes how Inmarsat became such a thriving and successful UK business. Jo shares many tips that helped Inmarsat grow and develop, even before COVID. A near continuous process of listening to employees about ‘How we work' proved to be the key to innovation and successful transformation, leading to practical changes that make it a great place to work.

Encouraging Behavioural Change In Teenagers - Rob Horne by Healthy London Partnership