SOUTHPOD
Southpod is the voice of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. We provide health and social care services across five council areas but what exactly does that mean? Join us, the Communications team, and our occasional guest takeovers, as we discuss and explore the work of the Trust as we continue to provide safe, high quality care. We will talk to SHSCT staff and senior leaders to share with you the highs, the lows, the stresses and successes.
Episodes
104 episodes
The importance of being breast aware: Mum shares her breast cancer journey after finding a lump at 41
Being breast aware means knowing what’s normal for you so you can spot any unusual changes as soon as possible.Nicola Pope knows that as she was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump on one of her breasts.Almost a year on fr...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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7:42
Jog on Cancer: The friendships that form during a breast cancer journey
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in our latest episode we are delighted that our colleagues from Glenanne Breast Clinic are taking over our podcast to discuss this important topic. Christine and Sarah, both radiograph...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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6:01
Celebrating #WorldLungDay
Early detection and treatment of respiratory infections are crucial for saving lives. In celebration of #WorldLungDay today we bring you our latest podcast episode with Chris Barron and Royanne Dickson, respiratory nurse specialists...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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19:06
Mothers, midwives and the Midwifery Led Unit (MLU)
From its personalised care to its home-like environment to the feeling of empowerment - our Midwifery Led Units (MLU) means so much to many mums during their labour, birth and their immediate post-partum period. We were delighted to...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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16:02
Service user involvement - Helping us shape our services
We catch up with our service user involvement team to find out a bit more information on what the user involvement team does, the training and supports that are available to staff, and also to hear a bit about the experience of a Hayley, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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17:45
Care in the community - Shining a light on specialist services within Learning Disability
Especially for #LearningDisabilityWeek, Majella Gorman, one of our learning disability carer consultants sat down with a number of our specialist teams who support service users with a #learningdisability in the community. Clare from th...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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20:45
Meeting new people and gaining valuable experience: Why becoming a volunteer is so rewarding
We have over 200 Volunteers within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and in this latest episode we have a chat with Eleanor and Katlo, two of our amazing volunteers who share why they love volunteering and what they have gained personal...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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39:24
During a baby's birth, parents are 'born': A midwifery reflection from behind the delivery doors!
From bumps to babies, breastmilk to baby poo - our midwives see it all.With their experience and expertise, they not only support families through the most wonderful times of their life's but are also a huge support to many through difficul...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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15:25
Steps to Wellness - Moving to reduce waiting lists and getting people to the right place at the right time
Three years ago, the Southern Trust partnered with East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) to develop an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies / NHS Talking Therapies aligned service. As the three year partnership draws to a close, w...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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13:15
Fostering love: Exploring foster care and family placement services.
On this episode we catch up with Lisa, one of our Social Workers and Ciara, a long standing foster carer to find out what being a foster parent means, how to start the process and the importance of being a foster carer! Tune in for...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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15:31
Make March your Month to Quit Smoking
Listen to our Stop Smoking Service Specialists across Southern Health and Social Care Trust discuss the vital Stop Smoking service they offer to...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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21:23
Kind, caring and compassionate. The heart of Domiciliary Care Workers
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Laura, Ciara, and Laura to discuss the rewarding world of domiciliary care and working in the Health Service. We delve into the qualities needed to succeed in this role, the challenges an...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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35:00
I feel like I belong | equality, diversity and inclusion
Join Deepthi and Cathy on our latest podcast episode as we dive into the changes in equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Southern Trust. With firsthand experiences and insights, we'll explore the progress made and challenges in this im...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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28:46
Recovery College - A voyage of self-discovery and personal growth
Special guests from the Southern Trust Recovery college. The Recovery College works to empower those with experience of mental health problems to realise their potential and foster hope, opportunity and control. They aim to provide an opp...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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15:20
A look inside Cloughmore, Bluestone
To kick off 2024 we catch up with Deputy Sisters Rebekah and Emma who work on the Cloughmore Ward, Bluestone. They dive into the life of a mental health nurse and share their passions about creating safe wards.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:16
World COPD Day
In our latest podcast episode on SOUTHPOD, in recognition of World COPD Day on Wednesday, November 16, Chris Barron and Elizabeth Sloan, our respiratory nurse specialists and Drs Michael Shiel and Helen Close discuss chronic obstructive p...
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19:38
Answering your questions on Menopause and HRT
Conversations about Menopause are increasing but there are still lots of queries and misinformation. Join Dr Sharma, Consultant Gynaecologist in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, has he answers the questions you h...
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25:56
Supporting people with learning disabilities to attend Breast Screening
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Lauren, who is the Southern Health and Social Care Trust's Learning Disability Breast Screening Project Nurse, wants to raise awareness and support women with learning disabilities to access lifesaving s...
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5:50
Occupational Health Vocational Rehab Team
Living with Post Covid Syndrome and other long term condition can pose a number of challenges. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Occupational Health Vocational Rehab team, which is made up of a Specialist Physiotherapist, Occupational T...
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6:10
Celebrating Men's Health Week - Respiratory Team
From chronic conditions like asthma, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) to lung cancer, men face a unique set of respiratory health concerns. In our latest podcast episode on SOUTHPOD in celebration of Men’s Health Week, J...
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28:59
Update from Trust Board - March 2023
Find out the latest developments in our Trust Board meeting.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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10:36
Vocational Rehabilitation Team
A new Long COVID vocational rehabilitation team comprising of Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Clinical Psychologist has been established to support staff who are at work or not yet back to work.Find out more by listening to our ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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5:29
#PalliativeCare Focus - Acute
In recognition of our Palliative Care Week, the acute palliative care team - consultant Sarah Cousins and clinical nurse specialists Donna Grier and Aine Feeney - discuss the difficult topic of what a good death looks like and the support...
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19:09