The twelfth episode of the first season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk about some realities of being a Paramedic.

In this episode we talk about the things that we find can be some overlooked realities of being a Paramedic, both good and bad. We also have a look at the trailer for the newest season of Ambulance based in London.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Gavin Carr and Caroline Davis.

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The eleventh and final episode of the first season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to four students.

In this episode we talk about the things that we would have told ourselves earlier in the course. We look at the things we have done and some of the things that caused stress. The students are all at different points throughout their degree and reflect on what they have done up to now while providing advice for their earlier selves, their peers and anyone thinking of starting out the journey to become a Paramedic.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Ailidh, Lucy, Nadine and Emily.

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The tenth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to Helen and Natalie

In this episode we talk about resilience. We all know that at times stress can be overwhelming and mental health can be a difficult subject. The three of us discuss our ways of keeping our mental health and resilience high. We also discuss some times that we have struggled and how each person has their own way of protecting themselves. We talk about this in a University format, a work format and a home life format.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Helen McAdam and Natalie Bell.

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The ninth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce Jayne and welcome back Jade and Michael.

In this episode we talk about our experiences working as a Paramedic at various events throughout the UK. We discuss the troubles and stresses as well as the benefits of working at events. We offer our advice and suggestions to those who are interested in working as a Medic at events like these.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Jade Hall, Michael Hall and Jayne Handisides.

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The eighth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce Katie and Eve and welcome back Helen.

In this episode we talk about where two students came from to get to the University of Sunderland Paramedic course, how the felt they changed once they got a place and then look back through their first two years of their degree now that they're coming to the end of the second year. We also talk to Helen about her changes and progressions within her education and post qualification.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Helen McAdam, Katie Dyer and Eve Hunter.

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The seventh episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce Barry and welcome back Gav

In this episode we talk about our experiences working as a UK registered Paramedic in other locations around the world and offshore. Please note that we do not discuss specific areas and some locations might have been changed.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Barry Evans and Gavin Carr.

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The sixth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce Adam, a third year Student at the UoS, Cassie, a first year Student at the UoS and Charlotte who is an International Development Officer with the UoS.

In this episode we get some history from Adam who has travelled from Ireland, Cassie who has travelled from South Africa and Charlotte who works for the University of Sunderland.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Adam Foley, Cassandra Eltis, and Charlotte Barron.

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The fifth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce Kayleigh, a third year student at the UoS and we also welcome back Helen and Natalie.

This time we discuss research, a subject often approached with caution but here we talk about our passion of research and why it is so important to the Paramedic profession.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Helen McAdam, Natalie Bell, and Kayleigh Geen.

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A special episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, in this episode we talk about elective placements, these are placements that usually occur in the third year of the Paramedic Science degree but are not in the local Hospital or Ambulance Trusts, usually the students organise them individually and they can be anywhere in the world.

We talk about funding specifically from the UoS for students who want to undertake an elective placement internationally.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and usually teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey and Alice Ortlieb.

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The fourth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce two more members of the team Jade Hall and Paula Treadwell who look after Placements in the North and South areas or the North East of England. We also welcome back Helen.

This time we discuss all things placement. We talk about all the different kinds of placement that are included in the University of Sunderland Paramedic course, we also break down our own individual experiences of placement from Paramedic to Maternity and Nursing all the way to the Police.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Helen McAdam, Jade Hall, and Paula Treadwell.

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