London Health Podcast

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 con...

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 Nicho...

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 scho...

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 Clini...

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 pharma...

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 Yo...

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 barri...

Eating Disorders - What Family, Friends And Professionals Can Do by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

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 patient...

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...

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 a...

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 Hea...

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/in...

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 Transformation Partners in Health and Care

Schools Asthma by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

The Things I Wish I Didn't Know About Asthma -Will Carroll by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

Using And Prescribing Inhalers Effectively To Help The Environment by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

Is It Possible To Complete A Good Virtual Asthma Assessment Pippa Hall & Richard Iles by Transformation Partners in Health and Care

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 chang...

Encouraging Behavioural Change In Teenagers - Rob Horne by Transformation Partners in Health and Care