In today's episode, Chiara chats to Vanita, the Women's Zone Practice Nurse, about Type 1 Diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes - NHS

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In today's episode, Chiara and Simarjeet chat about screens, and how it can impact some of the different age categories of children, and young people (P.S. apologies for the heavy breathing!)

Baby and toddler screen time guidance - Best Start in Life

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Introducing... the Family Wellbeing Zone!

Many of you may have noticed that we have recently changed our name from Sparkbrook Children's Zone to the Family Wellbeing Zone.

In today's episode Chiara and Simarjeet chat about the reasons for this change and how the service has changed over the years!

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Following on from last week's episode on routines, we have another episode with CABA on the importance of home safety, particularly for children with learning differences and difficulties.

In this episode, we cover:

- Rohan's experiences of working with families when supporting them around home safety

- The importance of looking at all hazards diligently in the home

- Some key practical things we can do to prevent dangers in the home

- How we can use visual aids or even the help of Alexa in home safety!

- How praising good behaviour, body language, and tone all come into the issue

- The link between routines and home safety

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In today's episode, Chiara chatted to Rohan from CASBA about the importance of routines, particularly for children with learning difficulties and differences.

Topics included:

- Why are routines important generally for everyone?

- Why are they particularly important for CYP with LD?

- How do you implement good morning and evening routines for a child?

- The importance of visual schedules and breaking down tasks.

Some key organisations/resources recommended during this episode are:

- CASBA Gentle Parenting Course

- National Autistic Society

- Midlands Mencap

- Scope UK

- Forward Thinking

- Forward Carers

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Today we have a very special episode, of an interview with Baroness Merron, the Minister for Women's Health and Mental Health.

We chatted about:

- What Baroness Merron does in her role as a Minister for Women's Health and Mental Health

- The importance of making services work for patients, and ensuring services are culturally appropriate and accessible for women, especially those who are pregnant

- The impact community-led healthcare services have, and this being the direction healthcare intends to move towards

We would love to hear what you think of the podcast and hear any feedback, or also if you have any questions you would like answered! Send us an email at [email protected]

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In today's episode, Chiara and Jara Phattey from Umbrella Sexual Health, talk about the topic of FGM, often known as Cutting.

For many communities this is a really common practice, and we want to shed some light on the harms and ensure people know that there is never any medical purpose for cutting.

If you have experienced FGM or know someone who has - or believe you know someone at risk of FGM, please get in contact with one of the below organisations.

Topics discussed in this Episode include:

- What is Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting?

- Why does it Happen?

- Who is Vulnerable to Cutting?

- What are some of the Cultural Beliefs and Misconceptions?

- What are the effects and harms of FGM?

- What can you do if you/ someone you know is at harm of FGM?

If you believe you or someone you know is at risk of FGM, call 999 immediately.

Some further support resources for people who have experienced FGM, or if you believe that you/ someone you know is at risk of FGM:

NSPCC FGM Helpline: 800 028 3550

Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid: 0808 800 0028

NHS National FGM Support Clinic: 07989 209 483

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Following on from our previous episode about what HIV is - this week Chiara continued the conversation with Jara Phattey from Umbrella Sexual Health, talking through what to do if you are worried about HIV, and how to get tested.

We talked through:

- How to get tested

- What happens during a test

- When you will receive your results after the test

- What to do if the results are positive

- A note on the importance of testing

Further Resources:

⁠HIV and AIDS - NHS⁠Umbrella Health

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In today's episode, Chiara sits down with Jara Phattey from the Umbrella Sexual Health Service to discuss all things HIV.

In this episode, they discuss:

- What is HIV?

- How is HIV picked up?

- What does it do to your body?

- How do you prevent and treat HIV?

- How do you support someone with HIV?

Further Resources:

HIV and AIDS - NHS

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Ever been invited for a Smear Test Appointment, and not known what this is, what it's for, and whether you even want to attend?

Listen to this episode where Chiara and Nurse Vanita chat all things Smear Tests, including:

- What does a Smear Test do?

- Why do women need to get one?

- Who gets invited for a test?

- What happens during the appointment?

Bump Ready Booklet:⁠Pre-Conception :: Birmingham and Solihull ICS⁠

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