The MDTea Podcast

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What's The MDTea Podcast about?

A free open access series of podcasts for all healthcare professionals working with older adults. We will present the evidence base, recent advances and established best practice / wisdom in healthcare for older adults. Each episode reviews an aspect of caring for older adults from the perspective of our MDT faculty. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

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The MDTea Podcast episodes:

09.06.2023
S13 E10 - MDTea’m’ Kindness - Breathing results
This is the final episode of the MDTea’m’ Kindness series. In this episode we are talking again to our breath coach Jess who will be reviewing the data from our faculty. We will discuss and share our experiences of the...
08.30.2023
S13 E9 - MDTea’m’ Kindness – Grace
In this episode we are going by Julian Stodd again for the final time. We are exploring the final quiet leadership module by discussing Grace through the two questions: What weight do you carry? What can you leave behind? Plus the...
08.23.2023
S13 E8 - MDTea’m’ Kindness – Touch and Trauma
In this 8th Episode of the MDTea’m’ kindness series we are looking at the importance or touch and how this is changing with Professor Roger Kneebone and the concept of trauma informed care with our good friend Dr Kate Bailey...
08.16.2023
S13 E7 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Fairness
In this episode we continue our journey into quiet leadership and explore the concept of fairness with Julian Stodd. Plus the usual social media review, article of the week and breathing exercises. Use the #mdteaclub to interact with others! https://thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdteam-kindness/
08.08.2023
S13 E6 - MDTea'm' Kindness - the process of developing expertise
In this episode we will be taking with Professor Roger Kneebone to explore the process we go through in developing expertise. Thinking about how we work in our teams and how we all can help others develop is so important;...
08.01.2023
S13 E5 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Kindness Itself
This week we are rejoined by Julian Stodd for the second quiet leadership episode with a focus on kindness. We also have David Fryburg talking about the psychobiology of kindness... It's all totally fascinating stuff! Plus there is another breathing technique,...
07.25.2023
S13 E4 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Yoga
Continuing our journey into kindness this week we look at yoga and what we can all get from this ancient practice. Plus there is another breathing technique, social media slot of the week and much more! For information, breathing MOT...
07.18.2023
S13 E3 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Humility and ASMR
This week Jo and Iain are joined taking their first step into the quiet leadership programme with a discussion around humility with Julian Stodd. Then we have an interview with Christina and Giulia Lara Poerio who will be talking ASMR...
07.11.2023
S13 E2 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Ecosystems
In this 2nd episode of the kindness series we are joined by Julian Stodd as we start to think about our teams and workplace as a ecosystem. Thinking of things in this way opens up the links and connections we...
07.04.2023
S13 E1 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Breathing MOT
In this first episode of this series we will meet Jess from Be Here Well. We talk about breathing and the benefits to us of taking control of our breathing. You will learn about your own breath MOT. To log...
06.26.2023
MDTeam Kindness - An Introduction
In this new series of the MDTea Podcast, we are exploring the theme of kindness: in ourselves, with each other and within our teams. While the focus of this series takes us in a slightly different direction, the aim and...
11.29.2022
S12 E10 - Community Podiatry
We’re back with the final step of Jean's journey meeting hospital and community health professionals. This time we’re meeting the community podiatry team talking to Rachel and Jemma about how they work caring for older adults and their feet at home. Let...
11.15.2022
S12 E9 - Community Pharmacy
Time for the next team on our community healthcare journey, and today we’re focusing on pharmacy in the community and how those working in this area positively impact the daily lives of older people in our society. We’ll spend some time...
11.01.2022
S12 E8 - Community Falls Teams
Next up on Jean's community healthcare journey we are meeting the Community Falls Service. We speak to Physiotherapist Faye and Occupational Therapist Kerry about their role completing falls assessments in people's homes. As always show notes are avalible on our...
10.18.2022
S12 E7 - Community Nursing
Great to have you join us for another new episode of the MDTea Podcast, which today is all about community nursing. Outside hospital in the UK there are thousands of nursing staff who use their clinical skills and knowledge to...
10.04.2022
S12 E6 - Community Palliative Care
Welcome back to another episode of the MDTea Podcast, where this time we’ve taken the show on the road to St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne to learn all about community palliative care. For patients living with chronic illnesses and those...
09.20.2022
S12 E5 - Community Frailty Services
This episode we’re talking about the community frailty hub model local to us. We know as worth previous teams that these set ups can have a whole host of names- proactive care team, anticipatory care hubs etc. You may not...
09.06.2022
S12 E4 - 2 Hour Response Teams
Today we’re talking about 2 hour response teams who work in the community supporting admission avoidance where possible. Typically they work with patients for short periods of time 24-72 hours where a person is at risk of an acute admission...
08.23.2022
S12 E3 - General Practice
General practice is often the first port of call for people with healthcare needs in the community, and it's that world that we'll be exploring today. What do GP teams do? Who makes up the team? What are the challenges...
08.15.2022
S12 E2 - Bonus Interviews
In episode 12.2 we spoke with Greg Brown and Jennifer Twist about Carers and Care workers. Before you listen here do go and listen to that episode. We found their input so valuable that we have made the full versions...
08.09.2022
S12 E2 - Carers and Care Workers
Episode 2 of our Community Teams series sees us talking about carers and how they support older adults in the community. The MDTea podcast is endorsed by the British Geriatic Society. All episode show notes and resources are available on...
07.26.2022
S12 E1 - Reablement
We’re back! After months of preparation and planning, we’ve got an amazing new series of the MDTea Podcast for you to enjoy. After taking a journey in Series 11 where we met each member of the hospital MDT (along with...
07.19.2022
Series 12 - Introduction
Hello again everyone! Two bits of exciting news to share with you… First of all, Series 12 of the MDTea Podcast is on the way! We’ve already recorded lots of interviews for it, and it’s being pieced together as we...
05.17.2022
S11 E10 - A Day In The Life of a Social Worker
It’s time to meet the final member of the hospital team in Jean's journey. Today we’re speaking to social workers about their role involved in hospital discharge as well as their safeguarding responsibilities. Don’t forget to log your listening using our...
05.03.2022
S11 E9 - A Day In The Life of a Dietitian
It’s time to meet the next members of the hospital MDT, and today it’s the turn of our dietitians! Having a substantial, nutrient-rich diet is as important for older people as it is for anyone else, and malnutrition can be...
04.19.2022
S11 E8 - A Day In The Life of a Speech & Language Therapist
This week we meet the next people in Jean’s MDT- the speech and language therapists. How much do you know about this teams work and breadth of work they can help with? Do you know how they might help ensure...
04.05.2022
S11 E7 - A Day In The Life of an Occupational Therapist
Welcome along for another exciting episode of the MDTea Podcast! Today it's Episode 7 and we’re spending some time thinking about the amazing work done with older patients by occupational therapists (OT's). OT's are problem solvers, and play a crucial role...
03.22.2022
S11 E6 - A Day In The Life of a Physiotherapist
This week we are chatting to the physiotherapists working throughout Jean's time at the hospital. We meet Amy and Joe who work at the front door assessing patients as they arrive, Grace who works in a dedicated hip fracture unit...
03.08.2022
S11 E5 - A Day In The Life of a Physician Associate
Welcome back to the MDTea Podcast! Today on Episode 5 we’re looking into the exciting world of physician associates, and learning about the many ways they help the hospital team when it comes to looking after older patients. Physician associates...
02.22.2022
S11 E4 - A Day In The Life of a Pharmacist
This week we speak to our local hospital pharmacy team to find out how they help us manage patients like Jean. We discuss her medicines, thinking about what they’re for and what problems might be associated with them. And how...
02.08.2022
S11 E3 - A Day In The Life of a Doctor
In this episode, we’re delving into the daily lives of doctors. And we’re about to discover how many different types of doctor can come into contact with an older patient in hospital. The ones we’re going to meet in this...
01.25.2022
S11 E2 - A Day In The Life of a Nurse
This week we are talking to nurses to find out how they fit into our multidisciplinary team caring for older adults. We think we can all agree nurses have very much been the face of the NHS since its inception,...
01.11.2022
S11 E1 - A Day In The Life of a Paramedic
We’re taking a closer look at a day in the life of a paramedic in our first episode of Series 11. Maybe the picture that springs to mind when you hear the word ‘paramedic’ is of an ambulance driving past...
01.04.2022
Series 11 - An Introduction
The MDTea podcast started out six years ago, with us wanting to create a place where we could foster multiprofessional learning around the care of older patients. And after 100 episodes that is still very much our aim. But we’ve...
07.21.2021
S10 E10 - Non-UK citizens: their rights to reside and access to health and social care
Our 100th episode! This week we have a think about the (complex) topic of immigration law, the EU settlement scheme and the right to reside in the UK - and how these rules and processes affect older adults uniquely, particularly...
07.06.2021
S10 E9 - Different Cultural & Religious Practices around Death
Dr Gaggandeep Singh Alg and Chaplain and Pastor Steve Thomas join us for an open and honest discussion about some of the cultural and religious practices that surround death and dying. We explore specific traditions, but also learn about the...
06.22.2021
S10 E8 - Activity, Exercise and the Ageing Athlete
What can elite older athletes tell us about the physiology of 'normal' ageing? And what barriers exist that stop all of us (elite and non-elite) participating in sport and exercise as we age? We try to answer these questions and...
06.08.2021
S10 E7 - Grief
This week we discuss grief, bereavement and loss. As well as thinking about how grief can affect older adults uniquely, we look at the experience of losing loved ones with dementia, and also consider grief in the context of the...
05.25.2021
S10 E6 - Older prisoners
The number of older prisoners is increasing rapidly in the UK, and these individuals may have health and social care needs both unique to their circumstances, and comparable to those of their contemporaries in the community. Listen to our conversation...
05.11.2021
S10 E5 - LGBTQ+ older people
In this episode we discuss sexuality, biases and the unique experiences and challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community may face in relation to ageing. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping...
04.27.2021
S10 E4 - Supplementary Listening - Osteoarthritis
We explore the future of medical therapies for OA, and the current evidence for popular 'nutraceuticals' with Dr Helen Linklater. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric...
04.27.2021
S10 E4 - Osteoarthritis
Consultant rheumatologist Dr Helen Linklater and Occupational Therapist Tracy Szekely join the MDTea to discuss this common condition, the available interventions and the importance of an MDT approach when it comes to managing OA. Show notes are available to view...
04.13.2021
S10 E3 - Supplementary listening - Integration & innovation: working together to improve health & social care for all (Feb '21)
Iain speaks to Professor Sir Muir Gray about the recently published health and social care white paper. Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS...
04.13.2021
S10 E3 - Population health and ageing
We explore the topic of population health, particularly in the context of an ageing population. We learn from the team joining us why it is so key that all health care professionals understand and contribute to population health, about how...
03.30.2021
S10 E2 - Suicide and Self Harm in Older Adults
Trigger warning: suicide and self harm. In this episode we explore the topics of suicide and self harm in relation to older adults. Dr Cate Bailey joins the faculty and we discuss the epidemiology, risk factors and features of these...
03.16.2021
S10 E1 - Prehabilitation
Series 10 begins with 'prehabilitation', and Dr Tara Rampal joins as our special guest. We discuss the evidence for prehabilitation, the key to successful prehab programmes, what these programmes involve, and the future direction of the field. Show notes are available...
12.15.2020
S9 E10 - The Ageing Kidney
This week we delve into the physiology of the kidney, looking at how ageing affects kidney function and what this means practically when it comes to treating older adults on the ward or in the community. Show notes are available to...
12.08.2020
S9 E9 - Osteoporosis and Resistance Training
Osteoporosis is a common condition in patients over the age of 50. We look at the evidence there is for using high intensity resistance, strength and impact training to improve bone density and reduce fracture risk in these individuals, and...
12.01.2020
S9 E8 - Learning Disabilities in Later Life
In this episode we discuss the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities as they grow older, reasons why they may have worse health outcomes, and what we can all do to improve our practice to facilitate better care for...
11.24.2020
S9 E7 - Teamworking
In the first episode back after the coronavirus pandemic we talk to Julian Stodd - author and founder of sea salt learning - about what makes a team, the importance of trust, tribes and how we adapt our roles depending...

What's The MDTea Podcast about?

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The MDTea Podcast episodes:

S13 E10 - MDTea’m’ Kindness - Breathing results

S13 E9 - MDTea’m’ Kindness – Grace

S13 E8 - MDTea’m’ Kindness – Touch and Trauma

S13 E7 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Fairness

S13 E6 - MDTea'm' Kindness - the process of developing expertise

S13 E5 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Kindness Itself

S13 E4 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Yoga

S13 E3 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Humility and ASMR

S13 E2 - MDTea'm' Kindness – Ecosystems

S13 E1 - MDTea'm' Kindness - Breathing MOT

MDTeam Kindness - An Introduction

S12 E10 - Community Podiatry

S12 E9 - Community Pharmacy

S12 E8 - Community Falls Teams

S12 E7 - Community Nursing

S12 E6 - Community Palliative Care

S12 E5 - Community Frailty Services

S12 E4 - 2 Hour Response Teams

S12 E3 - General Practice

S12 E2 - Bonus Interviews

S12 E2 - Carers and Care Workers

S12 E1 - Reablement

Series 12 - Introduction

S11 E10 - A Day In The Life of a Social Worker

S11 E9 - A Day In The Life of a Dietitian

S11 E8 - A Day In The Life of a Speech & Language Therapist

S11 E7 - A Day In The Life of an Occupational Therapist

S11 E6 - A Day In The Life of a Physiotherapist

S11 E5 - A Day In The Life of a Physician Associate

S11 E4 - A Day In The Life of a Pharmacist

S11 E3 - A Day In The Life of a Doctor

S11 E2 - A Day In The Life of a Nurse

S11 E1 - A Day In The Life of a Paramedic

Series 11 - An Introduction

S10 E10 - Non-UK citizens: their rights to reside and access to health and social care

S10 E9 - Different Cultural & Religious Practices around Death

S10 E8 - Activity, Exercise and the Ageing Athlete

S10 E7 - Grief

S10 E6 - Older prisoners

S10 E5 - LGBTQ+ older people

S10 E4 - Supplementary Listening - Osteoarthritis

S10 E4 - Osteoarthritis

S10 E3 - Supplementary listening - Integration & innovation: working together to improve health & social care for all (Feb '21)

S10 E3 - Population health and ageing

S10 E2 - Suicide and Self Harm in Older Adults

S10 E1 - Prehabilitation

S9 E10 - The Ageing Kidney

S9 E9 - Osteoporosis and Resistance Training

S9 E8 - Learning Disabilities in Later Life

S9 E7 - Teamworking