Podcasts about alder hey

Episode 31 - Tash Jacobs joins to talk about her two sons who were both born with two different types of Hirschsprung's, despite not having any family history. We follow the journey from Manchester hospital to Alder Hey, via Italy! Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

In this heartfelt episode of Inspired Voices, we are joined by Emma Weaver, whose family has been supporting Alder Hey since 2014 in memory of her daughter, Georgie. After Georgie was born with a rare condition, tracheal agenesis, she was transferred to Alder Hey for care. Although she sadly passed away at just five days old, the incredible support from the hospital staff inspired Emma and her family to give back.Emma shares how her eldest daughter, Jess, made a promise to ensure Georgie's name would be remembered and started fundraising at just six years old. From bike rides to the famous ‘mile of pennies' campaign, Jess, and now her younger sister Iris, have continued to make a huge impact. Their efforts have raised nearly £38,000, supporting Alder Hey's bereavement centre and other vital services.This episode captures the power of family, resilience, and the importance of turning grief into a force for good. Emma reflects on their journey, the recognition Jess has received, including the British Citizen Youth Award, and the quirky fundraising ideas that continue to inspire the community.Episodes of Inspired Voices may contain references to which some listeners may find upsetting.Support the show

Sarah and Jane Coventry join the Inspired Voices podcast to share their deeply personal journey with Alder Hey, inspired by Emily, Sarah's sister and Jane's daughter, who was treated at the hospital for eight years after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.Following Emily's passing in 2018, the family has continued to honour her memory through fundraising and charitable initiatives. Sarah and Jane discuss their experiences with Alder Hey, the incredible support they received, and how their bond with the hospital remains strong to this day.The episode delves into their fundraising efforts, from participating in the Coniston Challenge – where they've become well-known for their competitive spirit in the canoeing section – to the remarkable achievements of Charlie, Sarah's son, who has taken on charity bike rides, cut his hair for donation, and become an Alder Hey ambassador.Their story is one of resilience, humour, and dedication. From Emily's love for the Grand National visits and festive hospital stays to the family's ongoing commitment to fundraising, this episode is a touching tribute to Emily's legacy and the power of community.Episodes of Inspired Voices may contain references to medical procedures which some listeners may find upsetting.Support the show

George Blackshaw joins the Inspired Voices podcast to share his incredible journey from being treated at Alder Hey as a toddler to becoming a champion fundraiser and talented golfer.After a life-changing accident at just 15 months old, George spent weeks receiving care at Alder Hey. Since then, he has raised an astonishing £17,500 for Alder Hey Children's Charity through his passion for golf, hosting charity events that have brought people together in support of the hospital that helped him.Now a key figure in adaptive sports, George is on a mission to inspire others. From competing in the European Disabled Golf Tour to his dream of seeing golf in the Paralympics, he shares his drive, determination, and the power of sport to change lives.In this uplifting conversation with Cath and Adam, George talks about overcoming challenges, the support of his family, and his ambitious goal to raise £100,000 for Alder Hey.Episodes of Inspired Voices may contain references to medical procedures which some listeners may find upsetting.Support the show

Karen Ennis joins the Inspired Voices podcast to share her extraordinary journey as an open-water swimmer and fundraiser for Alder Hey.After facing personal tragedy, Karen turned to swimming as a way to rebuild her life—what started as a mile in Lake Windermere has since become a global challenge, raising over £40,000 for Alder Hey. Now, with five of the world's toughest open-water swims completed, Karen is on the brink of making history as the first British woman to complete the Ocean Seven challenge.From battling freezing waters and jellyfish stings to swimming alongside dolphins and pushing through mental and physical barriers, Karen's story is a true testament to resilience, determination, and the power of fundraising. In this inspiring conversation with Cath and Adam, she talks about her journey, her motivation, and what it takes to conquer some of the most challenging swims in the world—all in support of Alder Hey.Episodes of Inspired Voices may contain stories which some listeners may find upsetting.Support the show

Chris Myler joins the Inspired Voices podcast to speak about his many years of fundraising for Alder Hey, what encourages him as a fundraiser, and why others should get involved in fundraising.After being inspired to support Alder Hey following the incredible care received by a friend's son, Chris signed up for our Kilimanjaro challenge in 2018, and has been a staunch supporter of the charity ever since. From marathons to mountains, Chris' determination and passion for Alder Hey has carried him along every step of the way. In this open and inspiring conversation with Cath and Adam, Chris portrays the true spirit of fundraising and shows the difference that people can make when they get behind a cause.Episodes of Inspired Voices may contain reference to medical procedures which some listeners may find upsetting.Support the show

This  episode of Inspired Voices features Jo and Shaun Keeling, who have been Alder Hey fundraisers for over seven years in memory of their daughter Poppy, who was cared for at Alder Hey.Poppy sadly passed away at four days old, after being born with a rare condition called Cloacal malformation which affects 1 in 50,000 newborns. Jo and Shaun knew they had to do something to give back to Alder Hey for giving them time with their daughter. In memory of Poppy, they set up the ‘Poppy Rocket Challenge', where they  take part in regular fundraising events and challenges to raise vital funds for Alder Hey, including their annual Moel Famau climb.Over the past 7 years they have raised over £20,000 to date, thanks to their commitment to making a difference for other families in their position. Jo and Shaun's passion and commitment to honouring Poppy's memory shines through in this honest and heartfelt chat.Listen now. *Episodes of Inspired Voices may contains references to medical procedures and could be upsetting to some listeners*Support the show

In this  episode of Inspired Voices, Cath and Adam sit down with Derek Russell, as he recalls his fundraising journey which has taken him all over the world to raise vital funds for Alder Hey in memory of his granddaughter Lillian.Lillian was born in 2004 with a congenital heart condition called Hypoplastic left heart syndrome which occurs when the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. The condition affects blood flow through the heart and requires an operation soon after birth. Sadly, Lillian passed away at just 6 days old, and Derek decided to fundraise in her memory to make a difference for other parents, grandparents and families in his position.In the past 10 years, Derek has raised tens of thousands of pounds for Alder Hey Children's Charity, with his fundraising taking him on countless challenges around the world, including the Grand Canyon and Kilimanjaro. With every challenge Derek continues to bring his infectious personality and positive outlook on everything, inspiring numerous fundraisers through the years.Derek tells us his story in this open and honest discussion with Cath and Adam. *Episodes of Inspired Voices may contain references to medical procedures and real life stories, which some listeners may find upsetting.Support the show

In this week's episode of Inspired Voices, Cath and Adam welcome John and Donna Connett to the studio where they discuss their family's inspiring story and the incredible fundraising efforts they have achieved over the past decade.John and Donna's son Lewis was born with Apert syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which affects around 1 in every 65,000 newborns. The condition fuses bones together and is characterised by malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet. After noticing issues after Lewis' birth, he was referred to Alder Hey, with the family travelling from their home in Yorkshire. Over the past 11 years, Lewis has bravely faced 20 operations and numerous appointments and procedures, becoming a much-loved member of the Alder Hey family. He, along with his family has appeared in Alder Hey Children's Charity's annual Matalan pyjama campaign, and Lewis was even chosen to present Queen Elizabeth II with a bouquet of flowers when she officially opened Alder Hey in 2016.Over the past ten years, John, Donna, Lewis, and Lewis' elder brother Hayden have formed ‘Team Lewis Challenges', and alongside their wider family and friends have taken on numerous challenges and fundraising events, raising an astonishing sum that currently stands at over £67,000. In this podcast, John and Donna speak openly about what inspires them to fundraise for Alder Hey and why others should get involved in fundraising.Listen now!*Episodes of Inspired Voices may feature references to medical proceduresSupport the show

Matt and Paddy delve into the big win at Brighton. How much of a head loss was there from the home players and supporters? What did O'Brien say in some digs at Dyche? Where do the Blues go in the transfer market? Donate to Alder Hey: https://t.co/CSdyvleJ0I #Everton #EFC #Dyche #Moyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy reflect on a huge win for Everton. We take a detailed look at the tactics which transformed the team and the performance of Jake O'Brien. Attention then turns to the transfer window and what we can expect from the Blues in the final 10 days of the month. Donate to Alder Hey: https://t.co/CSdyvleJ0I #Everton #EFC #Dyche #Moyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 15 years old, Archie Veal's life took an unexpected turn. An active teenager from the Isle of Man, he initially dismissed his worsening back pain as a minor injury. However, within days, his condition deteriorated rapidly. By the time he arrived at A&E, doctors were struggling to identify the cause of his pain.A crucial MRI scan revealed that Archie was suffering from Staphylococcus aureus Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL)-positive septicemia, a severe and life-threatening infection. His organs were shutting down, his lungs had collapsed, and his kidneys had failed. His condition was so critical that the Isle of Man's medical facilities could not provide the intensive treatment he needed.Placed in a medically induced coma upon arrival at Alder Hey, Archie spent 37 days in intensive care, relying on ventilators and dialysis to keep him alive. When Archie awoke, weeks after being sedated, he was unable to speak due to a tracheostomy. He had lost a significant amount of weight and was completely reliant on his medical team and family for care. With unwavering determination, he gradually regained strength. Physiotherapists worked tirelessly to restore his mobility, with Archie eventually learning to walk again. After nearly five months in hospital, he was finally discharged just in time for his 16th birthday.To mark the 10-year anniversary of his treatment, Archie set out to raise £10,000 for Alder Hey through a series of fundraising challenges called “10 in 10.” His efforts have already surpassed expectations, raising over £15,000 through endurance events, including canoeing 68km, cycling 124 miles, and competing in national wheelchair sports championships.Now 26, Archie sits down with Cath and Adam as our next inspiring voice as he recounts his Alder Hey story and encourages people to get involved with fundraising and to make a difference. Episodes on Inspired Voices may contain brief details of medical procedures.Support the show

In this episode of the Inspired Voices podcast, Cath and Adam speak to The Batt family, as Karen and Phil share their incredible journey through daughter Betty's early and challenging life. Born over four months premature and weighing just 650 grams, Betty faced numerous life-threatening obstacles, including multiple surgeries, infections, and the need for a tracheostomy. Despite these overwhelming challenges, Betty's resilience and the unwavering support of her family and the dedicated medical team at Alder Hey have been nothing short of extraordinary. After 13 months in hospital, Betty finally went home to her siblings, Stanley and Martha.Phil and Karen discuss the emotional and practical aspects of their journey, including the importance of family-integrated care in neonatal units, and their support of Alder Hey Children's Charity's Surgical Neonatal Appeal which helped to fund Family Integrated Care Rooms in Alder Hey's upcoming Surgical Neonatal Unit, ensuring other families can stay together in a private and supportive environment. Having taken part in Alder Hey's annual Matalan campaign and also featured as the honorary 41st runner at the Grand National over the years, Karen and Phil also highlight Betty's remarkable spirit and the joy she brings to those around her. Through this podcast, they offer a deeply moving and hopeful perspective on the power of family, medical care, and community support in the face of adversity.Episodes on Inspired Voices may contain brief details of medical procedures.Support the show

Carly is mum of Henri - a patient Alder Hey Children's Hospital in December 2022. Henri had complained of a headache, which  Carly initially put down to festive excitement. However, after doctors at Henri's local hospital diagnosed him with a viral infection, Carly demanded further tests be done, where Henri was found to have an infection on his brain, caused by Strep A.Henri was then rushed to Alder Hey, where he underwent neurosurgery to remove the infection. During his time at Alder Hey, Henri bravely endured two Craniotomy procedures and one aspiration surgery, before spending time recovering on Ward 4A. After 4 weeks, Henri was allowed to be discharged, albeit after missing out on Christmas and New Year celebrations at home.Since then, he and his family have been committed to raising crucial funds for Alder Hey, as a thank you for everything they have done for Henri. Carly came in to talk with Cath and Adam at the charity in the first of a series of podcasts with our amazing Inspiring Voices.Episodes on Inspired Voices may contain brief details of medical procedures.Support the show

Just back from Finch Farm to speak to David Moyes, Paddy joins Matt to reflect on another big day for Everton. David Moyes spoke to the media and impressed. He also provided more details on his backroom staff and what his relationship with Kevin Thelwell could look like. Donate to Alder Hey: https://t.co/CSdyvleJ0I #Everton #EFC #Dyche #Moyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy look back at another momentous and chaotic Everton day. Did Dyche really give up on Everton? Were the Friedkins fuming at what he said? And what next with Moyes on the way in? Donate to Alder Hey: https://t.co/CSdyvleJ0I #Everton #EFC #Dyche #Moyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Paddy take a closer look at Sean Dyche's bizarre comments after the Bournemouth loss and what it means for his position. There's also a look at what to expect from the January transfer window. Donate to Alder Hey: https://t.co/CSdyvleJ0I #Everton #EFC #Dyche Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOLLOW UP: EU WARNS OVER LACK OF COOPERATION WITH PROBEThe EU has accused BYD, Geely and SAIC of not providing enough detail for their investigation. Due to this, apparent, lack of cooperation the tariffs that will be imposed are going to be higher than they might have been. The timing of this is important as the Chinese President is visiting Europe imminently. Click this article link from Politico for more. FOLLOW UP: MORE TESLA CUTSTesla is reported to be cancelling the ‘ground-breaking' “gigacasting” plans, which were to start with an underbody made in a single metal sheet. There were many in the industry who were questioning if this could be made possible and if there were consequences to doing so, outside of manufacturing. The news is on the back of a tumultuous time for the company following the announcement of cuts to the workforce. If you wish to read more, click this link to an InsideEVs article. FOLLOW UP: FIRST BY CABINET CONVERTED TO EV CHARGEREast Lothian is the location for the first BT cabinet to be converted to enable EV charging. The pilot will allow local residents to use it for free until the end of May. You can learn more by clicking this EV Powered article link here. AUTOCAR GREAT WOMEN AWARDS 2024 WINNERSAutocar have held the celebratory event for their Great Women Awards 2024, with Lisa Brankin, the Chair and managing director, Ford of Britain and Ireland winning the overall accolade. Congratulations to all those nominated and who won their categories. You can read through the article telling all about the event by clicking this link here. FRENCH CAR INDUSTRY GIVEN NEW TARGET BY GOVERNMENTThe French car industry has reached an agreement with their Government to increase EV sales fourfold by 2027. They have also been instructed to produce two million electric and hybrid vehicles annually, by the end of the decade. If you wish to read more, click this link from Reuters. PARTS BEING STOLEN FROM VEHICLESVolkswagen owners are the latest to be hit by selective thefts of car parts, rather than the entire car, as technology, the cost of living crisis and safety regulations all drive up costs. In this instance, the radar sensors which are incorporated into the front grille badge, have been taken. This is an ongoing issue and has hit many car companies. Click this article from The Guardian, to read more. ELECTRIC CAR MISINFORMATION CONSEQUENCESAn electric car owner, who was visiting the Liverpool hospital Alder Hey, was asked to park in one of the outside spaces as the multi-storey car park was having improvements made to the sprinkler system and during that time EVs were not allowed to use that specific area. This is all fine, but the reasoning was due to EVs ‘spontaneously combusting' which is untrue but a consequence of all the misinformation posted by the media and individuals. All those who talk about cars need to do better, need to combat untruthful info, no...

Matt and Pip talk to us about being artists on the wards at Alder Hey. Matt is an actor and Pip is a musician, (short version)Support the show

In this episode we talk about The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, our September book. We talk about the life of Henrietta Lacks, her immortal cells and how they have impacted all of our lives. Whether you're a scientist or not, we'd love for you to listen to Henrietta's story.References:Henrietta Lacks' StoryA video on DNA extraction from strawberries The Role of Telomeres in Stem Cells and CancerScientific advancements enabled by the use of HeLa cells A timeline of some of the major scientific discoveries thanks to HeLa cells Paper about Listeria monocytogenes invasion of epithelial cells Difference in US regulations now An overview of the Alder Hey organs scandal and a newspaper articleUse of human tissue in research in the UK https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/policies-standards-legislation/use-tissue-research/ Nature article from 2020 commemorating Henrietta's centennial year The HeLa100 Initiative Helen Wilson-Roe's statue of Henrietta Lacks The Henrietta Lacks Foundation Submit your book to our 500 Scientists Who Read Books list  Join us for our May Science And Fiction book club book: Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana SchwartzWhere to find us: Join the Scientists Who Read book club & community Follow Scientists Who Read on Instagram & TikTok Follow Jen on Instagram Find all of our other links, such as our merch shop here Support us & get exclusive bonus content on Patreon

A lot of young people go through their 20s struggling with their relationships and making a lot of mistakes they regret later on in life. But it doesn't have to be that way.Join us for this week's episode where Josh Birch shares his story of struggling with relationships in his 20s to having an encounter with the Holy Spirit to finding his happily ever after!Here's a summary of this week's story:Josh grew up in a Christian household and attended church, but he fell away from God during his teenage years. He didn't have a relationship with God because he never realized the significance of what it meant for him on a day-to-day basis.Josh talks about how he broke up with his girlfriend and travelled to Southeast Asia where one night when he was in a state of anger, hate, and pain, he decided to pray. As soon as he did, he felt an overwhelming sense of peace come over him. He attributes this experience to the beginning of his personal relationship with God.While working as a physiotherapist at Alder Hey, he started attending church regularly. He faced challenges when he tried to balance his old life with his new faith, but ultimately decided to be honest with his friends and continue living in the real world as a salt and light. He was voted captain of his cricket team and used this position to change the culture of the team for the better.Josh met Alice when she moved in with the Birch family as a lodger, and they quickly became friends. Over the course of four years, they remained close friends while dating other people; however, at the end of those four years, Josh realized that Alice met every single criterion on his list for what he was looking for in a wife. After returning from a trip to France, he asked her to marry him.Josh and Alice have been married nearly 7 years and have two kids. Their younger daughter, Ada, was born with a congenital heart defect and down's syndrome. He talks about how their relationship with God and the love and support of the church community helped them through their hard times.Josh says that it is important to focus on what you know to be true and not try to do things by yourself. It is crucial to be in community and to speak out in difficult times and seek help.ABOUT JOSH:Josh is a husband, and father to two beautiful kids and works as a physiotherapist at Alder Hey hospital. He is an avid cricketer and a big fan of the Liverpool Football Club.

Episode 93 - Blues are back…. We discuss the friendlies against Man Utd & Aston villa, EITC & Alder Hey visits, is Wolves a must win?! Nico sorensons ACL diary, New stadium images, Kudos links emerging, Doucoure Fulham link… and to top it off, Will Mina stay or go??

In 2020, when COVID struck, Alder Hey's response to the pandemic and to the support offered to staff had been shaped by events of 2018 and a case involving a young boy with an incurable neurogenerative condition. Steven Weeks, policy manager at NHS Employers, spoke to staff about the new approach the Trust adopted following the case and how it helped support staff during the pandemic.

Betty Batt is the Grand National 2022 Honorary 41st Runner at Aintree - and Betty's mum Karen discusses the honour with Paul Salt on his Breakfast show on BBC Radio Merseyside on 4th April 2022 - full show available on BBC Sounds. Used with permission.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. TW: Death/Dying and Human Remains In episode 030 Elle chats with Cat about her work caring for anatomical and pathological museum collections for nearly twenty years. She discusses the transition between working in Edinburgh City Mortuary and moving to England to further train in wet tissue collections to returning to Scotland to work with pathology specimens in Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh. We also discuss shifts in perceptions around death and dying, and what that has meant for Cat.  Cat Socials https://thesewanderingbones.wordpress.com/contents/ https://twitter.com/AnatomicalCat https://www.instagram.com/anatomicalcat/ Surgeons Hall https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ Hunterian Museum Glasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/ Alder Hay Scandal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alder_Hey_organs_scandal Authors Cat Mentions Ian Rankin - https://www.ianrankin.net/ Michael Sappol -https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691118758/a-traffic-of-dead-bodies William Burke Murderer                                                                          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Hare_murders Charles Anderson https://surgeonshallmuseums.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/the-tibia-of-charles-anderson/ Robert Liston https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Liston The Lister Project https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2014/december/the-lister-project-update Cat Research  https://surgeonshallmuseums.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/put-a-lid-on-it/?fbclid=IwAR21mWizyElx7EZmlfvRUG8o-RCGzHPT_LTYhLPDF55DrUDoOvT1GYMieE0 https://surgeonshallmuseums.wordpress.com/2019/02/22/a-few-words-about-formaldehyde/ Elle Kaye socials  www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy Podcast socials www.instagram.com/specimenspod www.twitter.com/specimenspod www.patreon.com/specimenspod www.ellekayetaxidermy.co.uk/product-page/specimenspodmerch Artwork © 2021 Madison Erin Mayfield www.instagram.com/madisonerinmayfield https://twitter.com/MEMIllustration Music Giraffes - Harrison Amer via premiumbeat.com Researched, edited and produced by Elle Kaye Concept/Title © 2020 Elle Kaye

In this episode I chat to Olly (@agricontract) about life on the farm, how he set up his own successful Youtube channel, the annual Liverpool tractor run he does for Alder Hey. We also discuss farming issues.

Michael West is Professor in organisational effectiveness and innovation, Lancaster University and Visiting Fellow to the King's Fund, the NHS Think Tank. He is a former Executive Dean of Aston Business School. This is Chris Whitehead's second interview with Michael. If you want some background, please listen to episode 13 of the Compassionate Leadership Interview. In this present episode we are going to focus on Michael's lockdown project, the book Compassionate Leadership: Sustaining Wisdom, Humanity and Presence in Health and Social Care. Michael's interest in compassion stems from his meditation practice, which has brought him into contact with world religions for which compassion is fundamental. At the same time, his research and consultancy work on leadership and culture, in industry and the NHS, highlighted the importance of positivity and relationships in teams and organisations to effectiveness, creativity, and innovation. The pandemic created a space for Michael in which he could bring together research evidence, case studies, and practical approaches to compassionate leadership. The book was supported by Health Education and Improvement Wales, which has a 10-year strategy to implement compassionate leadership. Organisational culture is a recurring theme in the book. Michael characterises a culture of compassion as one in which people are present with each other, there's a strong emphasis on relationships, and there is a strong ethic of caring and support for people who are experiencing challenge or difficulty. Michael believes there has been a “sea change” over the past two years in the leadership approach adopted by the NHS. And this applies to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in particular. In England compassionate leadership is part of the NHS People Plan, but practice is less consistent. Coaching and mentoring receive numerous mentions in Michael's book. Coaching and mentoring are about being present, attending to the other, listening with fascination, helping them to articulate their thoughts, explore challenges, and be comfortable with ambiguity. Therefore coaching and mentoring formalise some of the behaviours of compassionate leadership. In the book Michael says “experiencing compassion for others shapes individuals' appraisals about themselves.” He believes when we experience an interaction with another who is truly present with us, it enables us to be more present with ourselves. He says “it's a myth that performance cannot be managed with compassion.” Michael believes that compassionate leadership actually enables a stronger emphasis on performance, because out of compassion comes a motivation for delivering high quality continually improving care. And it gives us the skills we need to listen to people and understand what is at the root of unsatisfactory performance. Michael's previous book was entitled ‘Effective Teamwork' and this latest book is informed in part by that one. He uses the expression ‘real teams' to refer to teams that have a clear purpose, shared goals, and take time out to reflect on their effectiveness. Michael believes that compassionate leadership can help avoid scandals such as Mid Staffs, Bristol, and Alder Hey. The research he and colleagues conducted following Mid Staffs, revealed that in the Trusts that were less effective, senior leaders tended to be focused on managing upwards and ‘comfort eeking' in their discussions with staff. In the highest performing organisations, leaders were focused on their vision for the Trust, and intent on ‘problem sensing' in their staff interactions. Michael contends that compassionate leadership is one of the keys to innovation, because it creates a psychologically safe environment, and that in turn enables the risk taking associated with innovation. This year NHS Wales published their Compassionate Leadership Principles which they co-created with Michael. NHS Scotland has a programme called Project Lift...

The Three Little PigsStory Time! Part of the Stories@AlderHey strand.Actor and Alder Hey supporter Chris Mason performs the Three Little Pigs with humour and just a touch of scouse swagger!Please enjoy the podcast and consider a donation to Alder Hey!Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Botched surgeries, stolen hearts and voiding your Organ Dono sticker! We're going to find that he 90's was a different time for the poor people of England and the fate of the missing organs of their children!

TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES DEATH, HUMAN REMAINS, SUICIDE, MISCARIRAGE, STILLBIRTH AND SELF-HARM. Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 006, Elle chats with Lara-Rose about becoming an APT, working for an NHS mortuary, her experience during the Covid-19 pandemic and her passion around the subject of maternal death. Show Notes, IG Links and Further Reading Lara's Instagram www.instagram.com/deathbeforeduckface Lara's Twitter https://twitter.com/OnTheArrow Alder Hay Scandal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alder_Hey_organs_scandal AAPT Website https://www.aaptuk.org/  Human Tissue Act https://www.hta.gov.uk/policies/human-tissue-act-2004 'Stiff' - Mary Roach https://www.waterstones.com/book/stiff/mary-roach/9780141007458 Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/downloads/files/mbrrace-uk/reports/MBRRACE-UK%20Maternal%20Report%202018%20-%20Web%20Version.pdf Further Reading https://www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/deeply-worrying-ons-data-highlights-need-to-protect-bame-communities-from-covid-19-warns-bma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidential_Enquiry_into_Maternal_Deaths_in_the_UK Five X More https://www.fivexmore.com/ MBRRACE and the disproportionate number of BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) deaths - AIMS Scientific Journal https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/item/mbrrace-bame Racial Bias in Pain Assessment - PNAS Scientific Journal  https://www.pnas.org/content/113/16/4296 Post-Mortem Cancer Study  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/cancer-news/press-release/2016-05-13-post-mortem-cancer-study-goes-national  Cancer Research PEACE Study https://www.wired.co.uk/article/cancer-research-peace-study Lara/APT Job Profiles https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/senior-anatomical-pathology-technologist-lara-rose-iredale   https://sciencecouncil.org/showcasing-science-life-of-an-apt/ Louis Theroux - 'Mothers on the Edge' Documentary https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00052dk  Elle Kaye IG www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy Artwork © 2020 Madison Erin Mayfield http://madisonerinmayfield.com/ www.instagram.com/madisonerinmayfield Specimens Podcast  www.instagram.com/specimenspod www.twitter.com/specimenspod Music  Harrison Amer - Giraffes via Premium Beat Edited and Produced by Elle Kaye Title/Concept © 2020 Elle Kaye   

As VCSE Representative, Claire acts as an intermediary between government and the voluntary sector to champion the Social Value Act and an improvement in commissioning practices. Claire was appointed as VCSE Crown Representative in February 2018. As a key player in the social enterprise movement for over 30 years she brings a wealth of experience to the role.Claire has led the award-winning Blackburne House since its inception. From December 2007 to January 2017 Claire was Chair of Social Enterprise UK (SEUK). She is a member of the Alder Hey Hospital Trust and, until recently, was a Board Member for the Charity Commission. She has chaired the Liverpool Fairness Commission on behalf of Liverpool City Council, is currently serving on the Liverpool Mayoral Development Board and is chair of the Society Advisory Board for the British Council.On her appointment Claire said:It's an honour to take on this role. Millions of people benefit from the work that charities and social enterprises do and I cannot wait to get started to ensure this sector continues to go from strength to strength.Claire's work in her role as VCSE Crown Representative includes:·        Enabling a thriving voluntary, community and social enterprise sector·        Working with industry and sector experts to identify and reduce barriers to VCSE participation in public service markets - including those small and medium sized·        Raising awareness of and improving use of the Social Value Act in central government and the wider public sectorListen in and get to know super inspirational Claire Dove  

Alex went along to the Crogga House open day in aid of Alder Hey and Rebecca House to chat to the team behind the open day; Callum Tilley and Cade Williamson from Crogga Valley Railway and also organisers Neil Duncan and Chrissie Duncan. #iom #manxradio

We return to Alder Hey to hear from engineer Dave Collins who created the 3D model of the ‘impossible tumour’ and the trust’s clinical director of innovation Iain Hennessey, about how 3D printing – and other innovations - are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medicine.  This episode was recorded on 27 February 2020.

When six year old Leah Bennett was found to have a tumour which wrapped around her spine, arteries and organs it was described by surgeons in three centres as ‘impossible’. We hear from Leah, her dad Stephen and Alder Hey paediatric surgeon Joanne Minford how the impossible became possible, with the help of a 3D model – and a huge team at Alder Hey, including a vascular specialist from Liverpool University Hospitals.

In this episode, Pranai Buddhdev (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and #ThePaedipodsCast Host) sits down with Mr Dan Perry, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon from Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, Liverpool, UK. We explore training, fellowships, research and the trials and tribulations of setting up major UK Trials including the BOSS Study. Follow Dan Perry on Twitter: @MrDanPerry Learn more about the BOSS Study at: http://www.boss.surgery Learn more about the SCIENCE Study at: https://science.octru.ox.ac.uk Learn more about the FORCE Study at: https://force.octru.ox.ac.uk Lean more about the CRAFFT Study at: https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/clinical-trials/current-trials-and-studies/crafft Learn more about PERUKI: https://www.peruki.org

Jennifer Johnston is an English operatic mezzo-soprano. Born in Liverpool, she studied law at the University of Cambridge and worked in London chambers as a barrister before studying opera at the Royal College of Music.In this podcast Jennifer visits Alder Hey to talk about her debut album and why giving back to her home city is so important to her.A Love Letter to Liverpool is available to buy online and in store, or to stream on your favourite streaming service. Proceeds will be split between Alder Hey Children's Charity and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Karen Ennis is taking on the Oceans Seven Swimming Challenge to raise £100,000 for Alder Hey. The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven open water channel swims and covering 123.5 miles. It was devised as the swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. It includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar.123.5 miles...and yet Karen claims she isn't an athlete!Here she talks about her motivation and reasons for starting the challenge and what Alder Hey means to her.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Trenutno je u tijeku više od 100 Cochrane recenzija intervencija na osobama s cističnom fibrozom, dok ih je gotovo devedeset objavljeno u cijelosti. U listopadu 2017. g. ovom je popisu dodan osvrt na učinke tehnike disanja zvane autogena drenaža. Glavna autorica Pamelu McCormack iz bolnice Alder Hey u Liverpoolu u Velikoj Britaniji objašnjava što su pronašli, Nina Raguž, suradnica hrvatskog Cochranea, prevela je razgovor, a Irena Zakarija-Grković iz Hrvatskog Cochranea s Medicinskog fakulteta u Splitu će nam ga pročitati.

Trenutno je u tijeku više od 100 Cochrane recenzija intervencija na osobama s cističnom fibrozom, dok ih je gotovo devedeset objavljeno u cijelosti. U listopadu 2017. g. ovom je popisu dodan osvrt na učinke tehnike disanja zvane autogena drenaža. Glavna autorica Pamelu McCormack iz bolnice Alder Hey u Liverpoolu u Velikoj Britaniji objašnjava što su pronašli, Nina Raguž, suradnica hrvatskog Cochranea, prevela je razgovor, a Irena Zakarija-Grković iz Hrvatskog Cochranea s Medicinskog fakulteta u Splitu će nam ga pročitati.

Trenutno je u tijeku više od 100 Cochrane recenzija intervencija na osobama s cističnom fibrozom, dok ih je gotovo devedeset objavljeno u cijelosti. U listopadu 2017. g. ovom je popisu dodan osvrt na učinke tehnike disanja zvane autogena drenaža. Glavna autorica Pamelu McCormack iz bolnice Alder Hey u Liverpoolu u Velikoj Britaniji objašnjava što su pronašli, Nina Raguž, suradnica hrvatskog Cochranea, prevela je razgovor, a Irena Zakarija-Grković iz Hrvatskog Cochranea s Medicinskog fakulteta u Splitu će nam ga pročitati.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hillsborough, football supporters will walk 265 miles continuously around 30 football stadia raising money for Alder Hey Children's Charity between April 18 and April 21, 2019. Some of the people taking part explain why they are doing this, what Hillsborough means to them and why Alder Hey is such a great cause.The route is to in start in Nottingham and finish at Anfield, passing Hillsborough along the way. More details www.redwoodevents.co.ukAlong the route, the walkers will collect food donations forMerseyside Foodbanks through Fand Supporting Foodbanks. Leeds Foodbanks through LUFC Foodbanks & LUFC Trust#RedsFootyTour #RedsNeverWalkAloneSupport the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

330,000 children and young people are treated at Alder Hey each year but we have just a handful of rooms kitted out with the latest distraction technology allowing us to use an immersive person-centred approach to improve the well-being and comfort of patients.Distraction technology – the use of 4D immersive projection, lighting effects and surround sound - is proven to reduce the use of sedation by 40%, meaning children are not exposed to unnecessary medicine and staff can see and treat more children. Alder Hey Children's Charity thinks hospital staff should be able to use this technology with all of our young patients and so we raise funds to enable this. Listen to Sharon Clarke, Cardiac Physiologist explaining why this technology is so important.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

**Michelle Langan** & **Kate Davis** from **Ronald McDonald House Liverpool** joined **Mick Coyle** to talk about their latest fundraising drive ahead of Christmas. Based at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, the charity provides living facilities for those whose children are inpatients at the hospital. Full details of the services they provide can be found at **[https://ronaldmcdonaldhouseliverpool.org.uk/](https://ronaldmcdonaldhouseliverpool.org.uk/).** Follow **@MrMickCoyle** & **@MacHouse_AH.** Originally broadcast December 3rd 2018. Produced by John Fogarty.

The charity is proud to have funded the £94,000 required to upgrade the equipment used in epilepsy surgery at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, ensuring our amazing clinicians can dramatically reduce seizures and risk of Sudden Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in our young patients. Here Teresa Preston, Neurophysiology Services Manager, explains what the equipment can do, and mum, Hazel, explains the life changing impact of the surgery on her young daughter Pippa.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Patients and parents were our VIP's at this years Alder Hey Matalan PJ Party, hear all about it from them now.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Scarlett Moffatt came to visit the hospital and host our Alder Hey Matalan PJ Party in November 2018. Listen to her impressions of the hospital and her feelings about the amazing charity single by Grace Lee, Lauren Clarke and the Alder Hey Matalan Choir.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Recorded 7th September 2018 at Manchester Health and Care Innovation Expo Paediatric surgeon and Clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Iain Hennessey describes the vision for Alder Hey to become a ‘living hospital’ through the use of artificial intelligence and cognitive computing. View the video here: https://youtu.be/8plAdyDNF_g

+It’s been an eventful week. Barbara Bush, the wife of our 41st president went home on April 17th and her funeral was held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston on April 21st.[1]  First families from the Clintons on attended to show their respect and demonstrate that a person is not defined solely by their political affiliation.  Across the pond, two other momentous occasions occurred.  Prince William and Kate welcomed their third child and second son, Prince Louis.[2]  In contrast to this joyous occasion, a battle was being waged over the life of another little one, Alfie Evans.[3] Before we discuss baby Alfie, let’s return to Barbara Bush.  Millenials will not remember her time as First Lady, but she was known as gracious and welcoming.  A friend of public education, she made literacy her cause while in the White House.  After leaving the White House, she and Bush Sr. spent much of their time in Houston and after she passed, many local residents shared fond memories of interacting with her.  She was friendly to everyone and loved kids. Sixty-Five Years Ago in Midland, Texas The part of her life that wasn’t often discussed in the many years she was in her public eye was not her famous sons, but the daughter that they lost.   When their daughter, Robin, was only three years old . . . Not much older than Alfie Evans . . . She began feeling tired and did not want to go out and play.[4]  Concerned, Barbara took her to the doctor and the diagnosis came back.  It was a strange disease called Leukemia, one that not was much known about and for which there was no cure.  The doctor told the Bushes, “There is nothing that can be done, just take her home to die quietly.” Today in Liverpool, England Today in England, there is a battle waging over a little one named Alfie Evans.  Alfie’s parents took him to the doctor sixteen months ago after suffering seizures.  The doctors have not been able to diagnose the cause.[5]  He had been in the care of Alder Hey Hospital during that time and the issue is the doctors have told the parents that there is nothing more that they can do for him; however, they refused to allow the parents to take Alfie to any other provider. Alder Hey told the Evans the same thing doctors told the Bushes about their daughter, Robin, “There is nothing more we can do, make her comfortable, and take her home to die.” The Fighting Spirit Like the Evans, Ms.

The case of Alfie Evans gripped the world last week. It was a classic case of David (Alfie and his family) against Goliath (the UK government and health system). Sadly, Goliath won this battle. In this podcast, I discuss how the events surrounding Alfie’s death touched on end-of-life medical decisions, parental rights, the role of government in health […]

In the studio at the Beech Hill Book Cycle are Barry, Gareth, Rob and Dan.The gang have a lot to chat about from under par performances against Reading and Burton AlbionPlayers debuts and looking ahead to two big games away at Charlton and CardiffLatics fans - please support the walk4tillySaturday 11th October, DW Stadium to Haigh Hall and back to the DW, in aid of Alder Hey Children's CharityWho is Tilly? My granddaughter that's who and it's thanks to Alder Hey that she, and many other local kids are running around today, help us to give something back.For more info and to register please email walk4tilly@hotmail.com or take a look hereContents: Not-so-chipper chaps: Reading review (0:00) including Statman (1:40); going for a Burton (17:45); shoutout for WISH FM’s new Latics commentator (23:20); ‘serious’ transfer matters (26:47); Charlton preview including Refwatch Mini (33:35); building some pre-Cardiff defences (43:30); Walk4Tilly announcement (47:45)

" I was walking down the central corridor of Liverpool’s Alder Hey children’s hospital when I became aware of the sound of birdsong". Can birdsong help children get well?