Breathing, Speaking, Living

Clinical competency – what is it? How do we achieve it? Whose responsibility is it? Where does the other C word (confidence) come into the equation?  How important is education when trying to achieve the C words? What constitutes a good education? What qualities does a great educator need?  In this episode, Jodie explores this and more with Tracy Brooks...

There are so many different reasons for a person to need a tracheostomy. No two persons needs will be the same. In this episode, we meet Robbie Burns who, unusually, had a tracheostomy after having a heart transplant. Robbie talks to Sam about how living with a neck stoma has changed his social life and interactions with others. ----- This podcast is intended to support UK heal...

What do patient journeys look like beyond the acute inpatient wards for those with a tracheostomy? Set foot into the fascinating world of long-term ventilation and gain valuable insight into how this patient population is managed and supported by ventilation specialists, both in and out of hospital settings. Liam Campbell, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, brings his weal...

How much voice rehabilitation do laryngectomy patients need to achieve their optimum voice?  YleniaLongobardi, a well-published SLP from the Gemelli Hospital in Italy, gives her experienced insights into tracheoesophageal voice as well as how she works with her laryngectomy patients to help them achieve the best tracheoesophageal voice possible. ----- This podcast is...

Lack of clinical evidence is something we hear frequently in healthcare.  In this episode, Claire talks to Freya Sparks and Laura-Jayne Watson who are both currently carrying out research in the field of total laryngectomy. Discover what their research insights will offer and how you can introduce research into your own clinical practice. ----- This podcast is intended to suppo...

Living with a neck stoma doesn’t mean you can’t continue to be active. While laryngectomy patients might be worried about returning to their hobbies after surgery, George Ingils has continued to run marathons after laryngectomy (one of them 55 miles!) George discusses with Alison how he built up to running after his surgery as well as the changes to his breathing. He...

Delve into tracheostomy care from a different angle; explore some of the psychological hurdles faced by patients and caregivers with a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Dr Lorna Owen draws on her expert knowledge and experience in Critical Care to share common challenges seen in the tracheostomy patient population, as well as top tips to help clinicians support the psychological wellbeing of patie...

Weaning from a tracheostomy is often complex and the process varies from patient-to-patient. In this episode, Danielle Worsley, Tracheostomy Practitioner at Southampton General Hospital, shares her knowledge and experience on a range of approaches to weaning from a tracheostomy. ----- This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with information and educ...

Many clinicians work with patients with an altered airway, but the true patient experience isn't always heard or understood. In our first 3 episodes, Fay speaks to Jon Organ, who has a laryngectomy, and Laura Hendry, who has a tracheostomy, about their lived experiences and how their journeys have similarities and differences. In our final episode featuring our neck stoma experts by...

Many clinicians work with patients with an altered airway, but the true patient experience isn't always heard or understood. In our first 3 episodes, Fay speaks to Jon Organ, who has a laryngectomy, and Laura Hendry, who has a tracheostomy, about their lived experiences and how their journeys have similarities and differences. In this episode they discuss what their day to day life...

Many clinicians work with patients with an altered airway, but the true patient experience isn't always heard or understood. In our first 3 episodes, Fay speaks to Jon Organ, who has a laryngectomy, and Laura Hendry, who has a tracheostomy, about their lived experiences and how their journeys have similarities and differences. In this first part, Jon and Laura share their experience...

At Atos Medical UK we are passionate about making life easier for people living with a neck stoma. Breathing, Speaking, Living is a new podcast for Healthcare Professionals working with tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients. In this series our Clinical Education team speak to both healthcare professionals about what they’re doing in their roles, and those with first hand experience of what it’s l...