The MPFT Podcast

The Musculoskeletal Services Team share their experiences of taking a group programme for the management of lower limb osteoarthritis (OA), the Osteoarthritis Self-management and Independent-living Support (OASIS) group, from a face to face setting into the virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their role in the transition, what they have achieved, as well as the challenges that...

In this episode we hear from Katie Beeston, Head of Business Development for the Specialist Care Group. Katie describes her role in the Care Group, her experiences of the pandemic, and her thoughts on the future. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

The NHS Long Term Plan stresses the need for community mental health services to be delivered with the newly created Primary Care Networks, building on the wider partnership working that is currently taking place across Staffordshire to meet the health and care needs of local communities. In this episode, we'll explore what a Primary Care Network (PCN) is, and talk to our guests about the role the...

In this episode we hear from Danny Hames, Head of Inclusion. Danny talks about the impact of the pandemic on Inclusion services and his vision for the future. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link . Find out more about Inclusion services https://www.inclusion.org

In this episode we hear from Jonathan Platt, Senior Financial Business Partner of the Specialist Care Group. Jonathan describes his experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we'll explore the work that is taking place as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation in South Staffordshire to support people living with a Personality Disorder. A transcript of the episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we hear from Carolyn Gavin, Clinical and Care Director for the Specialist Care Group. Carolyn describes her experiences of the pandemic. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link .

In this episode we will provide an introduction to Community Mental Health Transformation, why this hugely ambitious piece of work is so important, how health and care organisations are working in new and exciting ways with the voluntary and community sector locally, and what this will mean for you as the transformation is rolled out over the course of the next few years. A transcript of the episo...

In this episode we hear from Steve Martin and Matt Tovey as they discuss some of the Trust's new and transforming digital systems and services. A transcript of the episode is available here .

In our second episode we hear from Howard King, Managing Director of the Specialist Care Group, talking about his role, how he has dealt with the pandemic, and plans for the future.  Click here to download a transcript of the episode .

In this episode Kay (a school nurse) and Ruth (a clinical psychologist) discuss the difficulties of working from home during the coronavirus pandemic and what coping strategies they have. Click here to download a transcript of the episode .

Welcome to the MPFT Podcast. It's going to be awesome. We'll have tons of quality content. Coming soon!