Southern Health and Social Care Trust

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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.

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Episode Twelve: Dr Sara Hedderwick, Consultant in Infectious Diseases 24.08.2020 9:44

Last week's COVID outbreak among staff served as a stark reminder that this virus is still a threat. Today's discussion focuses on why we all need to social distance and keep in mind if the person beside you is infected right now – would you be classed as a close contact?

Episode Eleven: Ronnie’s road to recovery 19.08.2020 38:06

Listen to Ronnie, a patient who spent time with us fighting Covid-19 as he describes his road to recovery.

Episode Ten: With Dr Nizam Damani 15.07.2020 27:36

BBC GMU - Acute Care At Home 02.07.2020 4:14

Listen to this clip from Thursday morning’s BBC Good Morning Ulster which profiled our Acute Care at Home team.

Episode Nine: With Dr Lorraine McGurk 24.06.2020 16:32

Home working, schooling, PPE & zooming – listen to our latest podcast to help you adjust to the new norms.

Episode Eight: With Angel Boulous 19.06.2020 8:57

Antibody testing is now available for staff as part of the Department of Health regional programme. All staff who wish to avail of the blood test can to do so in the coming weeks and months. The programme will initially prioritise staff based on where they work and their exposure risk. However what do we know about the antibody - does it mean that you cannot be re-infected or transmit the virus...

Episode Seven: Social Distancing 16.06.2020 5:42

There has been considerable debate around social distancing and the 2 metre rule, but who is right? and why is it so important? We speak to Trudy Reid, Assistant Director (Medical Directorate) about how long social distancing is here for.

Episode Six: With Dr Angel Boulos and Annie Wiggam 18.05.2020 15:37

Health Service General Management Trainee, Annie Wiggam has been working closely with Occupational Health and Microbiology to co-ordinate staff screening and testing, aiming to turn results around as quickly as possible. The team estimate they have helped to save approximately 9,222 days that staff could possibly have been unnecessarily isolating, with the added stress that causes, without knowing...

Episode Five: With Denise McDonagh, Specialist Infection Control Nurse 09.04.2020 5:32

Huge number of our front line community staff are still delivering vital services everyday to some of the most vulnerable in our society. Today we discuss the challenges that they face during this pandemic.

Episode Four: With Dr Lorraine McGurk, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Staff Wellbeing 27.03.2020 13:18

Episode Three: With Colin Clarke, Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse 20.03.2020 5:24

Our Lead Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control Colin Clarke gives advice to our staff who are concerned about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reiterates the call for visitors to only come to our facilities if it is necessary.

Episode Two: With Dr Sara Hedderwick, Consultant in Infection Medicine 20.03.2020 6:55

Episode One: With Dr Maria O'Kane, Medical Director 19.03.2020 10:01

Our Medical Director Dr Maria O'Kane, talks about how our medical workforce is getting ready for the anticipated increase in the number of patients suffering from COVID-19 infection.