ADHD is more than just being easily distracted or full of energy. For many children, teenagers and their families, the journey to assessment and diagnosis can take years, leaving them feeling uncertain, frustrated and unsupported.

In this episode, Dr Mo Jiva MBE is joined by Darren, our Social Prescribing Link Worker, to talk openly about ADHD referrals, what happens during the assessment process, and the support available while families are waiting for answers.

Darren shares his passion for helping young people with confirmed or suspected ADHD to recognise their strengths, build confidence and thrive at school, at home and in everyday life. Together, they discuss practical strategies, sources of support, and why an ADHD diagnosis should never limit a child's ambitions.

💙 Every child deserves to feel understood.
⭐ Every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.
🚀 And with the right support, they really can achieve anything.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

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In this powerful and personal episode of Peterloo's Daily Dose, Dr Mo Jiva MBE sits down with Sarah to share her breast cancer journey.

Sarah talks openly about being diagnosed with breast cancer following her very first routine mammogram, just weeks before her 50th birthday. She reflects on the emotions of receiving the diagnosis, the treatment and support she received, and the challenges she faced along the way.

Most importantly, Sarah shares the incredible news that she was declared cancer free the day before her 50th birthday – a moment she describes as the best gift she could have received.

This episode highlights the life-saving importance of breast screening, the value of early detection, and offers hope and encouragement to anyone affected by cancer.

Please note: This episode discusses cancer diagnosis and treatment, which some listeners may find emotional. This podcast is intended for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice from a healthcare professional.

In this first episode of Peterloo's Daily Dose, Dr Mo Jiva MBE and Practice Nurse Emma discuss the importance of cardiovascular health and how simple checks can help identify health risks before they become serious problems.

The conversation explores QRISK3, the tool used to estimate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, and why factors such as age, blood pressure, smoking status, diabetes, and cholesterol levels all matter. Dr Jiva and Emma also explain what cholesterol is, the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and how lifestyle changes can help improve heart health.

The episode also introduces our new Health MOT service at Middleton PCN Hub, available for patients aged 25–84. Find out what to expect from a Health MOT, how it can help you better understand your health, and why prevention is one of the most powerful tools in modern healthcare.

Whether you're interested in reducing your risk of heart disease, learning more about cholesterol, or finding out if a Health MOT could benefit you, this episode is packed with practical advice and useful information.

Please note: This podcast is intended for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice from a healthcare professional.

In this special launch Trailer, Jess, our Lead Care Co-ordinator, introduces the podcast and shares why we created it.

Find out what listeners can expect from future episodes, including conversations with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, and members of our wider team.

We'll be exploring important health topics, NHS updates, prevention and wellbeing, new services available to patients, research opportunities, and the challenges and innovations shaping modern general practice.

Whether you're a patient, healthcare professional, or simply interested in healthcare, Peterloo's Daily Dose aims to make primary care more accessible, understandable, and engaging.

Join us as we begin this exciting new journey and bring you your daily dose of everything general practice.