The MPFT Podcast

In this episode Health Visitors Caroline and Leanne talk about bed sharing or co-sleeping with baby. They share evidence-based advice so that parents can make informed decisions about their choices, but also highlight when it is considered dangerous. A transcript of this episode is available for download. Website Links: The Families Health and Wellbeing Service 0-19 The Lullaby Trust Baby Sleep Info Source UNICEF: Caring for your baby at night and when sleeping A guide to buying safer sleep essentials

In episode 63 of The MPFT Podcast, Carol and Caroline (both Health Visitors with the Families Health and Wellbeing Service 0-19) talk about the dangers of button batteries. They share great advice and information about why they are dangerous, what parents and carers can do to keep their children safe, and what action to take if a button battery is swallowed. Finally they encourage you to do a button battery hunt in your own home. Further information about button battery safety can be found on the Child Accident Prevention Trust and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents websites. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from service uses and carers discuss why involvement is important and how it has benefitted them. Anyone wishing to get involved with the Community Mental Health Transformation can email mh-transformation@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone 07972 661 246. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear Lisa Healings from VAST and Garry Jones from Support Staffordshire, discussing how Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are working to co-deliver the Community Mental Health Transformation. Meet our Provider Partners (MPFT's Youtube channel) A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Chris Sands (Chief Financial Officer) and Alex Brett (Chief People Officer) describing Project Synergy: what it is, and why it came into being. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear Matt Evans, Dr Angela Smith, Nicola Mayo, and Karen Wareham discussing the work taking place for older adults as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Neil Carr (Chief Executive) discussing the recruitment and retention difficulties facing the whole of the NHS, and what MPFT in particular is doing to solve these problems. A transcript of the episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Charlotte Woodcock (Operational Lead for the Staying Well Service). Charlotte describes what the process and appointments will be like for anyone referred into the service. You can find more information about the Staying Well Service on our website. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

Safewards is a national model of care implemented on all of our inpatient mental health wards. This episode features Steve Martin (Associate Chief Nurse) and Gary Firkins (Escalation Management Intervention Service Lead) discussing the principles behind Safewards, how it is deployed in practice, and the positive effects it has. A transcript of the episode is available from our website.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from Fiona Moore, Kirstyn Marshall and Veronica Emlyn. They discuss Involvement and the important role it plays within the Community Mental Health Transformation. Anyone wishing to get involved with the Community Mental Health Transformation can email mh-transformation@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone 07972 661 246. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from Angie Upton, Dr Sarah Lunt, and Jane Munton-Davies. They discuss what Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust have achieved in the first year of the Community Mental Health Transformation and what we’re hoping to achieve in year 2. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from Deborah Hargreaves and Michaela Kemp discussing the work taking place for young adults as part of the community mental health transformation. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

Mark Fletcher is joined by two members of the Staying Well Service to discuss why the service is in place, who it can serve, and what those people referred into the service can expect. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from Dr Murray Campbell and Dr Waheed Abbasi discussing Primary Care Networks and the changes happening within primary care to support the community mental health transformation. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode Kay Stevenson and Karen Dawson discuss the work that has taken place to complete Phase 1 of the integration of musculoskeletal services in Staffordshire. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Martyn Perry and David Hewitt discussing how digital systems are helping deliver the Community Mental Health Transformation programme, and how those changes benefit local populations. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

In this episode Lisa Williams, Rachel Wooliscroft, Leanne MacPherson and Ben Hollands discuss the Community Mental Health Fund for Adults in Staffordshire. They consider how the fund will benefit service users and information about the eligibility criteria. More information about the fund can be found on the Community Foundation website. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

In this episode Mark Fletcher, Rachel Wooliscroft and Ben Hollands discuss population health inequalities, how they have impacted on mental health in the past, and what the Community Mental Health Transformation will do to reduce their impact in the future. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

Helen Klich (Involvement Team Facilitator) is joined by Judithe Best to discuss her involvement in the development of Trust interview and recruitment training. Judithe is a Service User, and her experience of our services, along with her professional experience working in recruitment, have allowed her to make a significant contribution to improving our recruitment processes. This episode is part of our annual Service User & Carer Celebration Day. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

Steve Martin (Associate Chief Nurse) is joined by Dawn Beech (Clinical lead with Newcastle District Nursing Teams) and Rachel Quarrie (Discharge Liaison Nurse) discuss the recently created role of the Professional Nurse Associate. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

In this episode we hear from Mike Brooks. Mike is a user of the Rheumatology Service at Haywood Hospital, and is also a Physical Health Peer Support Worker. Mike has been working as a patient representative on the integration of musculoskeletal services across Staffordshire. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

Cathy Riley (Managing Director of the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Care Group), Sarah Oliver (Clinical Matron, for Adult Inpatients) and Kath Chambers (Freedom to Speak Up Guardian) discuss how the recent case of a whistleblower led to an effort that has embedded a culture of 'speaking up' across the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Care Group. A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

Steve Martin, Dr Matt Tovey and Martyn Perry discuss the implementation of the Trust's Digital Strategy. They talk about how the strategy will benefit staff and service users, reliability of systems, training and up-skilling of staff, and data quality. You can read the Digital Strategy on our website. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link.

In this episode we hear from Kieran Doherty, Head of Quality and Governance for Inclusion. Kieran 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 new Integrated Neighbourhood Teams as 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 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 from feeling comfortable with openly discussing these subjects, then on to the traumas and events they have encountered, through to some of the life tools they have used for coping and living a better life.​​​​​​​ A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link.

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 consultation document (and summary) can be found on our website. A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link.

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.

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 were faced. The aim is to give you an insight into the process they went through and potential pitfalls to avoid, and also a patients perspective on the work and outcome of the project. If you have any questions, please contact the team: oasis.group@nhs.net A transcript of this episode is available by clicking this link.

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 they and primary care will play in how these important services will be delivered. A transcript of the episode is available by clicking this link.

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 episode is available through this link.

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.

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