The MPFT Podcast

Population Health is a concept that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years with respect to health and social care. In this episode we explore what it means for the Staffordshire Community Mental Health Transformation.

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In this episode we hear from Mel Watson, Head of Operations for the Specialist Care Group. Mel describes her role within the Care Group and her experiences of the pandemic.

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In this episode we focus on co-delivering the community mental health transformation in South Staffordshire, along with the role of the voluntary and community sector and local authorities.

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The Musculoskeletal Services Team share their experiences of taking a group programme for the management of lower limb osteoarthritis (OA), the Osteoarthritis Self-management and Independent-living Support (OASIS) group, from a face to face setting into the virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They discuss their role in the transition, what they have achieved, as well as the challenges that were faced.

The aim is to give you an insight into the process they went through and potential pitfalls to avoid, and also a patients perspective on the work and outcome of the project.

If you have any questions, please contact the team: [email protected]

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In this episode we hear from Katie Beeston, Head of Business Development for the Specialist Care Group. Katie describes her role in the Care Group, her experiences of the pandemic, and her thoughts on the future.

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The NHS Long Term Plan stresses the need for community mental health services to be delivered with the newly created Primary Care Networks, building on the wider partnership working that is currently taking place across Staffordshire to meet the health and care needs of local communities. In this episode, we'll explore what a Primary Care Network (PCN) is, and talk to our guests about the role they and primary care will play in how these important services will be delivered.

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In this episode we hear from Danny Hames, Head of Inclusion. Danny talks about the impact of the pandemic on Inclusion services and his vision for the future.

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Find out more about Inclusion services https://www.inclusion.org

In this episode we hear from Jonathan Platt, Senior Financial Business Partner of the Specialist Care Group. Jonathan describes his experiences of the pandemic.

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In this episode we'll explore the work that is taking place as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation in South Staffordshire to support people living with a Personality Disorder.

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In this episode we hear from Carolyn Gavin, Clinical and Care Director for the Specialist Care Group. Carolyn describes her experiences of the pandemic.

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