We capture the stories and experiences from across health and social care that you are less likely to hear. For us, no topic is off limits. We focus on the issues which are less talked about and explored so that we, and the health and social care system, can understand them more fully.
Hidden Voices
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52 episodes
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We capture the stories and experiences from across health and social care that you are less likely to hear. For us, no topic is off limits. We focus on the issues which are less talked about and explored so that we, and the health and social care system, can understand them more fully.
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Recent Episodes
May 11, 2026
Research Reflections - Women’s experiences of living with multiple long-term conditions
<p>Welcome to the first episode of our new series, 'Research Reflections'!</p><p><br></p><p>This series is a deep dive into our research projects - we aim to introduce our listeners to our recently published research projects. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, our Research Manager Dr Kate Mahoney talks to Lorna Orriss-Dib, our Research Officer, about her report published today exploring women's experiences of living with multiple long-term conditions. They are joined by Sarah Isaacs, who first joined the project as a participant and has since become a Research Ambassador. </p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p>· <a href="https://www.health.org.uk/reports-and-analysis/analysis/healthy-life-expectancy-trends-in-the-uk-a-watershed-moment">Stallinglife expectancy</a> </p><p>· <a href="https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2023/09/14/report-reveals-discrimination-faced-by-patients-with-energy-limiting-conditions-as-experts-call-for-improvements-to-care/">Disbeliefin healthcare for women with energy-limiting conditions</a></p><p>· <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/obr.12266">Weight stigma</a></p><p>· <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.20384">Rapport betweenclinicians and those with a higher BMI</a></p><p>· <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/oby.23266%20and%20https:/journalistsresource.org/health/weight-bias-health-care-obesity-research/#:~:text=Patients%20who%20weigh%20more%20than,health%20issues%20to%20their%20weight.">Compassionatecare, weight and eye contact</a></p><p> </p>
February 24, 2026
‘It’s not just a bad period!’ - Living with Endometriosis
<p>In this episode we meet Sarah, Katie and Donna from the Rayleigh Endometriosis Support Group who all shared their lived experiences of endometriosis with us.</p><p>They talked about the difficulties getting diagnosed, and then the challenges once diagnosed of finding support that works for them. </p><p>This episode contains discussions of fertility, menstrual health, mental health and suicide.</p><p>If you have been affected by anything discussed in the episode and would like to get support, speak to our Information and Guidance team - https://healthwatchessex.org.uk/speak-to-our-team/</p><p>Rayleigh Support Group - https://www.rayleighanddistrictpcn.nhs.uk/endometriosis</p>
January 19, 2026
'PSA and Me' - Christie's Story of Arthritis
<p>In this episode, Christie shares her story of being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PSA) as a young person. We talk about the misconceptions around arthritis and how the condition affects her life, from friendships to work. </p><p><br></p><p>Christie volunteers for Arthritis UK - find out more about them here https://www.arthritis-uk.org/</p><p><br></p><p>If you have been affected by anything discussed on our podcast and would like to accept support, get in touch with our Information and Guidance team https://healthwatchessex.org.uk/speak-to-our-team/</p>
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