Peeps in a Pod(cast) - All things HIE

In today's episode, Andrea sits down with Louise Allen, a doctoral orthoptist researcher. Louise is currently conducting medical research, demystifying it, and creating guidance for other medical professionals to better support those living with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI).

If you would like more information or support about the topic raised in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://www.peeps-hie.org/

Happy listening!

- Producer Alex

In today's episode, Andrea sits down with Helen O’Neil-Nash, founder of Billy's. Billy's was created to guide parents through the terrifying process of finding the right legal team and starting a medical negligence case.

A gentle reminder: Our podcast episodes share individual experiences, views and perspectives. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Peeps. While we hope you find them helpful and reassuring, the content should not be considered medical, legal or other professional advice. 

If you would like more information or support about the topic raised in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://www.peeps-hie.org/

Happy listening!

- Producer Alex

In today's episode, Andrea sits down with Bethany Harrison.

Due to visa issues, Bethany had to give birth to her son Zach without the support of her partner, which is challenging for anyone, let alone a HIE parent.

With the birth plan well and truly out the window, Bethany did incredibly well to advocate for herself and now sits down with Andrea to discuss the experience and how amazing her son Zach is.

  If you would like more information or support about the topic raised in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://www.peeps-hie.org/

Happy listening!

- Producer Alex

In today's episode, Andrea sits down with our Founders, Sarah and Steve, to discover how Peeps HIE was started, look back on memories made over the last eight years and find out what the pair hope for the future of our great charity!

Happy 8th birthday Peeps! And thank you, everyone, for all your continued support. It means the world and makes a huge difference.

  If you would like more information or support about the topic raised in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://www.peeps-hie.org/

Happy listening!

- Producer Alex

In today's episode, Andrea sits down with Producer Alex as he discusses his relationship with Cerebral Palsy, how the condition affected him growing up, his successes, and the challenges he has faced navigating society with a disability.

  If you would like more information or support about the topic raised in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://www.peeps-hie.org/

If you would like to contact Producer Alex for work or any other enquiries, please visit https://www.brenin.studio/ 

Happy listening!

- Producer Alex

Today, Andrea is joined by Jenny Clough, mum to a four-year-old Ada.

Ada experienced an HIE event during birth, and as a result, she lives with Cerebral Palsy. Jenny and Andrea discuss the importance of advocating for care that you and your child are comfortable with, and how you may be able to do so more effectively if you are facing the healthcare roadblocks that many people face when caring for someone with additional needs.

If you would like more information or support about the topic raised in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://www.peeps-hie.org/

Kind Regards,

- Producer Alex :)

We're so pleased to welcome a very special guest, Georgia, to our podcast. Georgia has first hand experience of H. I. E. as she had an H. I. E. event herself at birth almost 30 years ago.

Georgia shares what life is like and the great work she does. 

This is the first of two podcasts with Hannah Adams, Associate Solicitor and Head of Special Educational Needs at Shentons Solicitors, who has personal experience of the EHCP process as a Mum and who also helps parents navigate the system as a solicitor. 

In this first podcast, Hannah explains the basics of what an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) is, who is entitled to one, who can apply, what can be included and what you can do if school is not following the plan.

Keep an eye out for the second podcast coming up soon, in which Hannah will discuss the  appeal process for those who either have had their request for an EHCP turned down, or who don't believe the contents of the plan are meeting their child's needs.