96 episodes
SOUTHPOD Southern Trust
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- Health & Fitness
Southpod is the voice of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. We provide health and social care services across five council areas but what exactly does that mean? Join us, the Communications team, and our occasional guest takeovers, as we discuss and explore the work of the Trust as we continue to provide safe, high quality care. We will talk to SHSCT staff and senior leaders to share with you the highs, the lows, the stresses and successes.
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Steps to Wellness - Moving to reduce waiting lists and getting people to the right place at the right time
Three years ago, the Southern Trust partnered with East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) to develop an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies / NHS Talking Therapies aligned service.
As the three year partnership draws to a close, we take a look back at the success of this partnership, highlighting the wins and challenges experienced and how this service delivery model has been embraced by service users.
Steps to Wellness accepts referrals from GP only. Your GP can offer advice on how Steps to Wellness may help you and they can refer to us on your behalf.
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Fostering love: Exploring foster care and family placement services.
On this episode we catch up with Lisa, one of our Social Workers and Ciara, a long standing foster carer to find out what being a foster parent means, how to start the process and the importance of being a foster carer!
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Make March your Month to Quit Smoking
Listen to our Stop Smoking Service Specialists across Southern Health and Social Care Trust discuss the vital Stop Smoking service they offer to those people who want to quit smoking, the support they provide to colleagues, the referral process, any concerns about the programme and how to overcome these, the short and long terms benefits of quitting smoking and success stories.
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Kind, caring and compassionate. The heart of Domiciliary Care Workers
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Laura, Ciara, and Laura to discuss the rewarding world of domiciliary care and working in the Health Service.
We delve into the qualities needed to succeed in this role, the challenges and triumphs experienced, and how you can become part of our dedicated team in the Southern Trust. Tune in and be inspired to make a difference in people's lives and you community. -
I feel like I belong | equality, diversity and inclusion
Join Deepthi and Cathy on our latest podcast episode as we dive into the changes in equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Southern Trust. With firsthand experiences and insights, we'll explore the progress made and challenges in this important area! Don't miss it!
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Recovery College - A voyage of self-discovery and personal growth
Special guests from the Southern Trust Recovery college. The Recovery College works to empower those with experience of mental health problems to realise their potential and foster hope, opportunity and control. They aim to provide an opportunity that is free from stigma, is strengths based and focused on the person and not the illness.
Anyone can enroll for a FREE course on our website: Recovery College Courses | Southern Health & Social Care Trust (hscni.net)
We know how difficult it can be for some people to find the courage to enrol and attend our courses but feedback from those that do, highlight the learning and the understanding that “ it’s not just me, I'm not on my own.”