The MPFT Podcast

In this episode Jenny Harvey (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team) is joined by Danny Haynes (Head of inclusion) and Taj Singh (Head of Operations for inclusion) to discuss how leaders in the Trust can approach the subject of equality and inclusion. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we will be focusing on the Mental Health Practitioners which have been embedded in Primary Care Networks as part of the transformation of community mental health services in South Staffordshire. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

October is Freedom to Speak Up Month. In this episode we highlight the work the Trust is doing to foster a culture in which staff feel free and able to speak up and raise concerns. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we hear from Rob Abell, manager of the Performance Development Team. Rob describes his role and his experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we will be focusing on the Dynamic Purchasing System which is part of the transformation of community mental health services in South Staffordshire. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

Paul Jackson (Project Lead for the Wellbeing and Recovery College) is joined by Will Estall (a British Army Veteran) as they discuss their own mental health. They come along very different life journeys to this point, with Will having served in Afghanistan and Paul having worked as an author and Illustrator in the automotive industry. They start with some of the key reasons that may prevent men fr...

Richard Bagnall, from the Staff Psychological Wellbeing Hub, is joined by members of the team to share and reflect on their different roles and experiences during the pandemic. Some of their reflections include how it impacted upon them, their roles and their families.

In this episode we join Avril Culley, Kayleigh Riley and Laura Hughes from the Inclusion Yorkshire Prisons Teams. They’ll be discussing their experience of working through the pandemic in various prison settings, the challenges they had to deal with, and insights they have gained.

Katy Montgomery and Carolyn Gavin join us from the Trust’s Schwartz Steering Group to discuss their experience of Schwartz Rounds, their plan to help launch, and their hopes around the benefits it can bring to both clinical and non-clinical staff throughout the Trust. Members of staff are invited to join a live Q&A with Carolyn and Alison Bussey to be held on Thursday 16 September at 11:30.

Lyse Edwards (Head of Operations for the Children and Families Care Group) in conversation with Dr Bob Klaber (Consultant General Paediatrician and Director of Strategy, Research and Innovation at Imperial College) talk about the importance of kindness in the workplace.

In this episode we hear from Nicola Forster, Team Leader of Children's Community Offender Health Team. Nicola describes her role and her experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

We've had several episodes about Community Mental Health Transformation in Staffordshire, but that process is a national one, and in this episode we discuss what the process will mean for community mental health services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we hear from Madeleine Dunhill-Pool, Speech and Language Therapist in the Community Learning Disability Team for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Madeleine describes her role and her experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode Helen Payne and Celine Grundy discuss the Clinical and Practice Network within our Trust. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we hear from Matt Woolrich, People Business Partner for the Care Group. Matt describes his role and his experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

For this episode we discuss the launch of the Trust's ambitious five-year Digital Strategy that will enable MPFT to remain at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. We'll be touching on the significant engagement work that's taken place to shape the strategy, what's in it, and the difference it will make to those working in, and receiving, the various services we provide. The consulta...

In this episode we will be focusing on the Rehabilitation Pathway which is part of the transformation of community mental health services in South Staffordshire. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we're focusing on how the Community Mental Health Transformation in Staffordshire will enhance the care and support provided to those with an eating disorder. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

Steve Martin and Matt Tovey return for another episode showcasing new digital initiatives within the Trust. In this episode they discuss the concept of Digital Workflows and how they can help improve efficiency and patient care. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we hear from Phoebe Tripney, Advanced Speech and Language Therapist. Phoebe describes her role and her experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode, we're focusing on the hard work that's taking place in North Staffordshire to integrate a range of community services in order to improve the care provided to patients with musculoskeletal disease. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we hear from Andy Hinton, Recovery Worker for Inclusion, Isle of Wight. Andy describes his role and his experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

Population Health is a concept that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years with respect to health and social care. In this episode we explore what it means for the Staffordshire Community Mental Health Transformation. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link.

In this episode we hear from Mel Watson, Head of Operations for the Specialist Care Group. Mel describes her role within the Care Group and her experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we focus on co-delivering the community mental health transformation in South Staffordshire, along with the role of the voluntary and community sector and local authorities. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .