Let's Talk - With Mel Pickup

Sam speaks about her commitment to social justice and her long career in public, voluntary and social enterprise organisations. She also speaks about the work of the alliance and the important role it plays in the health and wellbeing of the people in our district.

Samantha tells us about why the awards were founded and how they were introduced at the Trust. Melbourne, originally from the Philippines, shares the story of her journey to Bradford and her pride in being one of the first DAISY Award Honourees in our hospitals. 

Aisha, who has a background in politics and started her journey in the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) department before moving to Maxillofacial Services, tells us all about the scheme and shares her diverse experiences within the Trust.

Erica tells us about why she founded Dear Erica and the benefits this online community has brought to agency and bank staff, as well as sisters and matrons. 

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by Fiona Mattison, Complaints Lead for Urgent, Elderly and Specialist Medicine and Bashir Ahmed, a Service Manager for Surgery and Digestive Diseases to talk about the Trust's Veteran Aware Accreditation. 

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by  Sam Keighley, Chief Executive of the Bradford VCS alliance. 

Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mel Pickup, is joined by  Professor Alex Brown a Consultant in Elderly care and Midwife Gillian Simpson. 

Syima tells us about the history of the festival, it's contibution to health and well-being and shares some of the highlights of this year's programme. 

Collette explains how events such as the festival fit in to the broader aims of Living Well and her work across the district. 

Chris tells us about his recent trip to Malawi, where he and colleagues have been supporting local medical professionals for many years. He also talks about the work of the Listening for Life Centre here in Bradford.

Mel on Twitter: twitter.com/Mel_Pickup

Find out more about the Listening for Life Centre

We hear about Vicky's work on the innovative Butterfly Pathway, supporting families of babies with life-limiting conditions.

We also hear from a family that Vicky recently supported through the pathway.

Vicky on Twitter: twitter.com/Vicmidwife1
Mel on Twitter: twitter.com/Mel_Pickup

Find out more about the Butterfly Pathway