As a Bereavement coordinator Dr Sharon McCloskey has a very tough job. In this series she walks us through a normal day at work. 

Clinical Sister in the rapid access team Joanne walks us through a normal working day for her.

Ciara, Epilepsy Team Leader takes us through a normal day for her starting with popping the kettle on 

"I am a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, a career to my mum and social worker by profession, I would like to take you through a day in my shoes" - Inspiring story from Head of Service Roisin 

Consultant Paediatrician Dr Shilpa Shah walks us through a day in her shoes 

Ailis Doyle, Physiotherapist in the Southern Trust takes us through a normal work day for her. 

As part of our 7th Annual Quality Improvement Event we have launched a special podcast 'A day in my shoes'.

A Day in My Shoes invites you to step into someone else’s shoes and embark on a mile-long physical, emotional and imaginative journey to see the world through their eyes. This collection of stories will showcases the remarkable contribution and challenges faced by those working in, and using, our health and social care system.

Stressed out?

Those of us working in health and social care are expert at caring for others but we’re often not so good at reaching out for support when we need it ourselves.

In this episode Sinead Hannan Consultant Clinical Psychologist talks about the importance of self- care and offers lots of advice to reduce stress and sustain wellbeing.

Today is 18th October and its World Menopause Day is today, an international day to recognise and raise awareness of the menopause and the support available to improve health and wellbeing. One specific consideration is perimenopause and contraception options available.
We have Róisin Santin from the Sexual Health Improvement team and Oonagh Curran from the Contraceptive service to highlight some of the key issues and considerations when deciding the use of contraception during perimenopause.

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are delighted to bring you a new podcast episode with our Breast Lead Radiographer Sarah Conway.

During this episode we will look at many aspects of breast cancer. 

At a time when we can't physically come together we hope this podcast will help provide support and reassurance.