In this section, you will find our latest podcasts – another way to learn more about what is happening across the trust.
The Northumbria Way Podcast is a place where you can learn more about our trust, our community, and what we do to ensure excellent healthcare for you, the Northumbria way.
We discuss several topics including what goes on behind the scenes at the trust, tips to help you take care of your health & wellbeing, and more.
Beyond the Court #2 - Mike Okauru on men's mental health
In episode 2 of ‘Beyond the Court’ we’ve sat down with Newcastle Eagles player Mike Okauru.
Mike talks about high pressure situations, overcoming major setbacks and back-to-back injuries, and how physical activity has positively impacted his mental health.
He also touches on experiencing racism, homesickness, and depression and how keeping in touch with family helped him through those hard moments.
Beyond the Court #1 - Jordan Spencer on men's mental health
Going beyond the court, we’ve met with players at the Newcastle Eagles to open up the conversation around men’s mental health.
In episode 1 we've met with Jordan Spencer to talk about the stress and pressure that comes sport at a high level, and the importance of work-life balance.
Jordan also opens up about his past addiction with gambling, hitting rock bottom mentally, physically, and financially, and the importance of speaking out and reaching out for support.
In this episode we're joined by Nicola Beckett, to discuss our tobacco dependency service.
Nicky talks about why this service is so important for the trust and the region as the NHS is committed to achieving a smoke-free society in the UK by 2030.
Nicky also touches on the different methods and support systems used to help patients quit smoking, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), behavioural support, and vapes.
In Episode 6 of Wor Wellbeing we’re joined by our data & information standards manager, Malcolm Briggs to talk about reiki, a Japanese practice used for stress reduction and relaxation.
Malcolm touches on his own personal journey with reiki, how it changed his life and and why he has brought it to our trust as part of our wellbeing membership for staff.
He also touches on how he has seen reiki make a change in other people's lives, and covers different spiritual topics related to it, such as 'aura', 'chakras', and 'vibrational energy'.
In this episode our host and public health matron, Carla Anderson, is joined by Rae Lowe, chair of MNVP at Northumbria, to talk about the MNVP and shared decision making.
They dive into the importance of mothers making informed decisions, how they are supported with it, and how the MNVP supports service users to voice their opinions and share their feedback on service experience.
In this episode we dive into the public health initiatives that form a cornerstone of our clinical strategy.
Jill Harland from the public health team shares insights on how our trust is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of both our patients and staff.
This includes discussions around the significance of personalised care, addressing health inequalities, and the innovative ways we are fostering a healthier community.
In Episode 5 of Wor Wellbeing we’re joined by our lead immunisation nurse, Danielle Robinson, to talk about our vaccination service for staff.
Danielle touches on her career journey and dives into her role in the vaccinations team and the types of vaccines the service offers, including COVID-19, winter vaccines, measles, and pertussis.
In this episode, host Charlotte Routh, one of our trust clinical strategy leads, dives deep into the innovative world of virtual wards.
Joined by Helen Smart, general manager; Karen Hudson, nurse consultant; and Jen, clinical lead, we explore how virtual wards are transforming patient care by bringing hospital-level treatment to patients' homes.
To celebrate National Estates and Facilities Day we sat down with some of our colleagues from NHFM to discuss their roles, their impact on patient care and some of the challenges in their role that go unnoticed.
Often referred to as the 'unsung heroes of the NHS' our staff work behind the scenes to keep our hospitals up and running.
In this podcast episode, Eliot Sykes, consultant anaesthetist and intensivist, and Charlotte Routh, acute physician and clinical strategy lead, discuss Northumbria's clinical strategy and cover some of the most important aspects of moving forward to produce an effective and person-centred approach to patient care.
Aiming to complete the ultimate goal of benefitting patients by providing personalised, timely, and compassionate care, Eliot and Charlotte discuss the vital importance of involving patients, staff, primary care partners, and the voluntary sector in shaping healthcare services.
In celebration of International Day of the Midwife 2024 we've met with a group of our very own midwives - Carla Anderson, Kathryn Lissaman, and Michelle Salem - to talk about all things midwifery!
Topics discussed include: career journeys into midwifery, challenges that may go unnoticed in the role, evolution of the role, what being a midwife means to them.
Wor Wellbeing #3 - Insight into Public Health - Staff Health & Wellbeing Team
In Episode 3 of Wor Wellbeing we’re joined by Steven Chater and Lewis Lovelock-Millen from our public health team.
Steven and Lewis dive into what goes on within the public health team, including the many ways in which they help staff to improve their health and wellbeing. Topics include financial wellbeing, mini-MOTs, click and connect sessions, and our staff step challenge!
International Women’s Day is a day that is celebrated across the world to focus on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
In this episode, host Emily Lavin, is joined by chief executive, Birju Bartoli, medical engineering technician, Tracy Burn, head porter, Charlene Sturgeon and senior information analyst, Laura Straughair-Flaws.
Our panel reflect on their experiences, discuss what it’s like to work in a stereotypical male dominated role and discuss what International Women’s Day means to them.
In Episode 2 of Wor Wellbeing we're joined by Kayleigh Bradley, one of our health and wellbeing co-ordinators.
Kayleigh talks about being our first health & wellbeing coordinator, our Safe, Fit, and Well scheme and how it can improve wellbeing for our staff.
She also dives into some of the success stories that our Safe, Fit & Well scheme has brought to our staff, and what we can expect to see in the future.
Wor Wellbeing #1 - The creation and progression of our staff wellbeing team
Going behind the scenes we've met with our staff wellbeing team to give you insight on how they make an impact to our staff's wellbeing.
In Episode 1, our host Sarah is joined by head of health and wellbeing services, Nicole Contigiorgi, who explains her role in helping Northumbria become the first NHS trust in the country to have a team dedicated to staff physical activity.
She also talks about the progression of the team's service, how they help staff, and what to expect from them in the future.
