The Northumbria Way Podcast

In this section, you will find our latest podcasts – another way to learn more about what is happening across the trust.

The Northumbria Way Podcast is a place where you can learn more about our trust, our community, and what we do to ensure excellent healthcare for you, the Northumbria way.

We discuss several topics including what goes on behind the scenes at the trust, tips to help you take care of your health & wellbeing, and more.


 

Our latest episodes

3 - Sarah Steven Lewis.jpgWor Wellbeing #3 - Insight into Public Health - Staff Health & Wellbeing Team

In Episode 3 of Wor Wellbeing, we’re joined by Steven Chater and Lewis Lovelock-Millen from our public health team.

Steven and Lewis dive into what goes on within the public health team, including the many ways in which they help staff to improve their health and wellbeing. Topics include financial wellbeing, mini-MOTs, click and connect sessions, and our staff step challenge!

Available on YouTube and Spotify.

 

The Northumbria Way Podcast - International Women's Day: Roundtable discussionInternational Women's Day - Roundtable Discussion

International Women’s Day is a day that is celebrated across the world to focus on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

In this episode, host Emily Lavin, is joined by chief executive, Birju Bartoli, medical engineering technician, Tracy Burn, head porter, Charlene Sturgeon and senior information analyst, Laura Straughair-Flaws.

Our panel reflect on their experiences, discuss what it’s like to work in a stereotypical male dominated role and discuss what International Women’s Day means to them.

Available on YouTube and Spotify.

 

Sarah Lawton with Kayleigh Bradley, health and wellbeing co-ordinators within the trust,Wor Wellbeing #2 - Our Safe, Fit & Well Scheme

In Episode 2 of Wor Wellbeing, we're joined by Kayleigh Bradley, one of our health and wellbeing co-ordinators. 

Kayleigh talks about being our first health & wellbeing coordinator, our Safe, Fit, and Well scheme and how it can improve wellbeing for our staff.

She also dives into some of the success stories that our Safe, Fit & Well scheme has brought to our staff, and what we can expect to see in the future.

Available on YouTube and Spotify.

 

1 - Square.jpgWor Wellbeing #1 - The creation and progression of our staff wellbeing team

Going behind the scenes, we've met with our staff wellbeing team to give you insight on how they make an impact to our staff's wellbeing.

In Episode 1, our host Sarah is joined by head of health and wellbeing services, Nicole Contigiorgi, who explains her role in helping Northumbria become the first NHS trust in the country to have a team dedicated to staff physical activity.

She also talks about the progression of the team's service, how they help staff, and what to expect from them in the future.

Available on YouTube and Spotify.

 

Marion still.jpgBehind Berwick #1 - The creation of our new hospital

To kickstart our ‘Behind Berwick’ podcast series, we’re joined by Marion Dickson to talk about the creation of our new Berwick Hospital.

In this episode Marion talks about the different stages in creating the new hospital and the exciting things we’ve found in the process.

She also touches on what we can expect from it and when we can expect it!

Available on Spotify and YouTube.

 

 

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Face Off To Stigma #3 - Tony Hand on men's mental health

In the final episode of this series, we're joined by Tony Hand MBE, a legend of British ice hockey, and current Head Coach of the Whitley Warriors.

Tony speaks about the highest and lowest moments throughout his career and how that impacted his mental health.

He also talks about the importance of providing support and how to spot when someone may be feeling down.

Available on Spotify and YouTube.

 

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Face Off To Stigma #2 - Kyle Pow on men's mental health

In Episode 2 of our ‘Face Off To Stigma’ series, we're joined by Kyle Pow, a player for Whitley Warriors.

In this episode, Kyle talks about his ice hockey journey and how his experience moving across the world has impacted him as a young adult.

He also talks about the importance of having a support system, both on and off the ice.

Available on Spotify and YouTube.

 

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Face Off To Stigma #1 - Willie Dunn on men's mental health

To raise awareness around men’s mental health, we’ve teamed up with Whitley Warriors Ice Hockey Club as part of a three-part podcast series.

In Episode 1 of this series, we're joined by Willie Dunn, the team's general manager.

Willie opens up about how key moments throughout his life have affected his mental health, and how he has been able to deal with those moments.

Available on Spotify and YouTube.

 


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