Prevent the Preventable Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Dominic Cassidy who is generously sharing his story of his recovery after his brain haemorrhage. And alongside him, we’ll hear from Claire Needham, from Brain Kind, the UK’s leading charity in helping people to thrive after a brain injury by providing innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure life after brain injury can be a life well lived. 
Today, we will be covering:
What challenges survivors face
The emotional toll of returning to work or managing family life post-injury
The importance of redefining purpose and identity after something so life-altering
What support is available post brain haemorrhage 
And what the pathway to recovery can look like

This conversation helps us better understand the challenges individuals (and their loved ones) face after a brain haemorrhage, so that we can explore how we can support them better.

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Resources & Links:

Learn more about Brain Kind
https://brainkind.org/

Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast 
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Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now.

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“What happens in the hospital after a bleed?” or “Can technology help save more lives?” 

 In this episode with sit down with Olivia Murray, a researcher from the University of Manchester to discuss how AI can help improve prognosis, informing treatment for patients and ultimately improving outcomes for patients.

Together, we discuss:

What are some of the most promising ways AI could help improve diagnosis and patient care in the critical early hours after a brain haemorrhage?


The opportunities and challenges that come with integrating AI into healthcare


What the future could look like for AI in transforming treatment and recovery for patients


This conversation opens up an exciting window into how technology might revolutionise healthcare – and why this could be a game-changer for brain haemorrhage survival and recovery.

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Resources & Links:
Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
 https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Register for free monthly blood pressure reminders https://mailchi.mp/nataliekatemoss.co.uk/monthly-reminders

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast
 [email protected]

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research – that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now:
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

Join the Change Collective
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In this episode, we ask, what happens in those first few hours after a brain haemorrhage? And why are they so critically important?
We are joined by Chris Ashton, former paramedic, Ambulance Officer and lecturer on acute stroke management and rehabilitation.
Chris has Co-chaired the national prehospital stroke group as a Specialist Paramedic for NHS England and has previously supported as an author for the update of the national Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison committee stroke guidelines and sits on many national panels including prehospital video triage and thrombectomy just to name a few. 
In recent years Chris has supported the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme team as a national quality improvement facilitator with a strong focus on clinical ‘Pre-Hospital Care’ whilst also presenting some of his work at both the European Stroke conference and the UK stroke forum  conference. 

Together, we explore:
Why is time so important when it comes to getting a brain haemorrhage treated and what is the golden window?
What are the 4 critical stages before a patient arrives at hospital with a potential brain haemorrhage?
What are common issues delaying people getting to hospital?
What are the opportunities to get people to hospital quicker? 
What role does the public play in getting some treated quicker?


This conversation helps us better understand what we can do to improve the chances of someone surviving a brain haemorrhage.

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Resources & Links:
 Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Register for free monthly blood pressure reminders https://mailchi.mp/nataliekatemoss.co.uk/monthly-reminders

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast 
[email protected]

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now. https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

Join the Change Collective 
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In this deeply moving conversation, host Fiona Moss speaks with Katy Armstrong, who shares her personal story of losing her husband suddenly to a brain haemorrhage. With honesty and courage, Katy talks about how she navigated the shock, grief, and overwhelming change that followed — and how she is slowly rebuilding her life for herself and her children.
This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss, supported someone through it, or simply wants to understand the impact of brain haemorrhage on the families left behind.

Together, we explore:
What happened on the day Katy lost her husband


How grief showed up in her everyday life


Parenting through loss and helping children cope


The importance of support systems — practical, emotional, and social


Advice for others walking through sudden bereavement


What “picking yourself up” really looks like

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Resources & Links:
Need support after bereavement? Check out our recommended organisations on our services page: https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/services 

Blog: How to Navigate Grief https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/blog/navigate-grief-after-losing-someone-to-a-brain-haemorrhage 

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Learn more about the work of the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Interested in running for NKMT? Sign up for a marathon, half marathon, or 10K here: https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/charity-runs 


Prevent the Preventable is produced by The Natalie Kate Moss Trust — driving research, raising awareness, and helping prevent future brain haemorrhages.
www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now. https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

In this powerful and practical episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, host Fiona Moss is joined by Lianne Jones and Gill Edwards from Hugh James Solicitors (the podcast's sponsors) for a compassionate conversation about the legal complexities that can follow a brain haemorrhage.
Whether you're navigating the unexpected loss of a loved one or have questions about the quality of care received, this episode offers expert guidance on what legal steps to take, and when. From recognising the signs of medical negligence to understanding probate and estate planning, this discussion breaks down daunting topics in a calm, clear, and supportive way.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What qualifies as medical negligence and how it can relate to a brain haemorrhage
How to identify potential signs that something was missed in care or diagnosis
What to do if your loved one passes away without a will and how probate works
The importance of acting early and the time limits for legal claims
Why having a will and power of attorney matters, especially for those at risk
How early legal advice can reduce long-term emotional and financial stress
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Resources & Links:

 🔗 Learn more about Hugh James Solicitors and their support services for medical negligence - https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/services

 🔗 Learn more about Hugh James Solicitors and their support services for Wills and Probate - https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/services

Register for free monthly blood pressure reminders https://mailchi.mp/nataliekatemoss.co.uk/monthly-reminders

Prevent the Preventable is produced by The Natalie Kate Moss Trust — driving research, raising awareness, and helping prevent future brain haemorrhages.
www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now. https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of brain haemorrhages and answer questions such as who is really at risk of a brain haemorrhage? 
We are joined by Professor Stuart Allan, Professor of Neuroscience at The University of Manchester and one of the key figures behind the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre. Stuart has been a driving force behind intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) research and played a pivotal role in shaping the partnership between the University and the Natalie Kate Moss Trust.

Together, we explore:
Who is really at risk of a brain haemorrhage?
How many people in the UK suffer a brain haemorrhage every year?
What’s the survival rate?
Does your postcode, income, or ethnicity affect how quickly you get diagnosed or how well you recover?
And most importantly —how many cases are preventable? And what can we be doing to prevent them?


This conversation helps us better understand brain haemorrhages - because the more we know, the more we understand, the more we can do to create change.
Enjoying the podcast?
If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit - or better yet, share it on your socials and don’t forget to tag @natalie_kate_moss_trust . 
And remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Resources & Links:
 Learn more about the research being done at the University of Manchester
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-research

Contact NKMT about supporting the podcast 
[email protected]

Donate to life saving research: Every £1 makes a huge difference. Just £33.91 pays for one hour of research, that’s one hour closer to improving survival rates and reducing long-term disability for thousands of people. Donate now. https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/donate

Join the Change Collective 
https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYbVG2Jh08re4Ch/

In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, talks to Rebecca Middleton, founder of HBA (Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Support) the UK's first patient-centred organisation to provide information and support for people affected by hereditary brain aneurysms.

Key Takeaways:

• What are Brain Aneursyms?
• Are they hereditary?
• Can they be treated?
• How can you get screened?

Special Thanks:

Thank you to Rebecca for supporting this episode and for all her work supporting the Brain Haemorrhage community.

Resources:

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Linkedin

Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre

Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign

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In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, talks to Professor Adrian Parry Jones, consultant neurologist and researcher from the University of Manchester, whose research focuses on improving the outcome for patients after intracerebral haemorrhage. We ask him many of your FAQs about brain haemorrhage.

Key Takeaways:

• What causes them brain haemorrhages?
• The different types of brain haemorrhage.
• How do we treat them?
• Are they hereditary?
• Are certain genders or races more prone to brain haemorrhages than others.

Special Thanks:

Thank you to Adrian for supporting this episode.

Resources:

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust

Find out more about The Research being done at The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at Manchester University.

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Linkedin

Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign

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In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with special guest Andrew Misell; the Director for Wales at the Charity Alcohol Change UK and we will be speaking to him about the effect that alcohol has on our bodies, and our lives.

Key Takeaways:

• What does Alcohol actually do to our bodies?
• Is there a safe level of alcohol to drink?
• What effect does alcohol have on our lives?
• Are you seeing a shift in how people drink alcohol?
• What are some easy wins today you can suggest for people to support their relationship with alcohol?

Special Thanks:

Thank you to Andrew and the whole team at Alcohol Change UK who have supported us with this episode.

Resources:

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Linkedin

To learn more about Alcohol Change

Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign

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In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with special guest Suzy Lane, who opens up about her experience of having a brain haemorrhage.

Suzy is immensely courageous and honest in sharing her story with us about the day she experienced her initial ‘thunderclap headache’. She discusses the initial Dr’s call, the ambulance, the confusion about what had actually happened, the panic and the loneliness she felt in hospital and then the surgery that saved her life. She talks about her recovery, the challenges along the way but also the change in outlook she has experienced.

Suzy was so immensely lucky to have survived her brain haemorrhage so well and we are so grateful to be able to be speaking with her about her experience on this episode and thankful to her for helping us raise the profile or brain haemorrhages so that we can reduce the number of potentially preventable brain haemorrhage from happening.

Key Takeaways:

- How she felt whilst having the brain haemorrhage - the signs.
- What happened when she got to hospital - the treatment.
- How she dealt with the recovery.
- How her perspective has changed.

Special Thanks:

We are so lucky to have had Suzy with us on the podcast to discuss her experience and we are so immensely grateful to her for her openness and courage in sharing her story with us.

Resources:

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Linkedin

Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre : https://gjbrainresearch.org/

Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign:
https://www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk/brain-haemorrhage-prevention

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.