The breast screening career ladder with Leticia Adamah-Miles, Clinical Advisor to the London region and Deputy Superintendent at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Opportunities for development at all levels with Julie Somers, Breast Imaging and Screening Manager and Improvement Coach – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

This is part of a series of podcasts, to support recruitment into the breast screening workforce. We will be speaking to four senior leaders working for the London NHSBSP, who share their experiences, why they chose a career in breast screening, and advice for others looking at a career in mammography.

Find out more -https://www.london-breastscreening.org.uk/home.aspx

Personality disorders have been called the most misunderstood mental health condition. They have a legacy of confusion and controversy around diagnosis, language, what it means and how it impacts individuals, and even what they should be called.

A series of podcasts devised, produced and led by those with lived experience, to increase awareness and understanding of the conditions, and raise hope regarding support and treatment options.

In this episode, we hear from two lived experience practitioners and listen to their experiences on mental health transformation.

Personality disorders have been called the most misunderstood mental health condition. They have a legacy of confusion and controversy around diagnosis, language, what it means and how it impacts individuals, and even what they should be called.

A series of podcasts devised, produced and led by those with lived experience, to increase awareness and understanding of the conditions, and raise hope regarding support and treatment options.

In this episode, we hear from a GP and a carer and listen to their experiences on mental health transformation.

Find out more information here: https://www.healthylondon.org/our-work/mental-health-transformation/personality-disorders/

In this #AskAboutAsthma podcast episode, Sammy Ndlovu-Dawika - Paediatric respiratory nurse at Royal Free London talks about all that's involved in setting up an asthma friendly schools initiative, including potential challenges and tips to overcome them along the way.

See the London asthma guide for schools here: https://www.healthylondon.org/london-schools-guide-for-the-care-of-children-and-young-people-with-asthma-pre-school-primary-and-secondary-school-years/

For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast features Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for environment and energy in London, and Dr Gary Fuller, Air Pollution Scientist at Imperial College London. Shirley and Gary discuss the impact of air pollution on young Londoners, and strategies and work happening across London to help reduce its impact on children and young people with asthma.

For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast features Dr Oliver Anglin and Dr Jennifer Townshend who reflect on the national ambition to ensure every child and young person with asthma is treated by an appropriately trained clinician.

For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

Today's podcast episode spotlights children and young people's asthma initiatives in the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) integrated care system. We hear about social deprivation and links to asthma, also the appointment of Community Asthma Advisors, the role of the CYP Network, wider system links including with schools, and next steps.

Speakers:

Louise Dauncey

Luke Bramhall

Samantha Moss

Nichola Jackson

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, we hear from Cloe Smith, a children's community asthma nurse working in Newham who shares practical tips and learnings on reducing missed appointments.

Episode notes: In this episode, Cloe talked about how telephone and video calls can be an alternative way of reviewing children, but it’s important to remember the voice of the child. If they happen to be at school or unavailable at the time, encourage family’s to attend the next review face to face, or schedule a call when the child is present.

For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma

In today's #AskAboutAsthma podcast, Dr Louise Fleming from the Royal Brompton Hospital and Imperial College provides a helpful overview around an anti-inflammatory reliever approach, with practical considerations around Maintenance and Reliever Treatment(MART)to relieve asthma symptoms in children and young people.

For more #AskAboutAsthma content, visit: www.healthylondon.org/ask-about-asthma