Let’s Talk Health and Care

About Let’s Talk Health and Care

This podcast series is linked to the Integrated Care Academy at UWE Bristol and covers various topics associated with workforce development, applied research with impact, health technology and positive societal change. Building relationships and being an interface between people, technology, education, research, culture and health care are core elements of the Integrated Care Academy at UWE Bristol. http://uwe.ac.uk/integrated-care-academy Contact us: ica@uwe.ac.uk

Publisher

Professor Marc Griffiths and Professor Peter Brindle

Category

education · health & fitness · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2024

Latest episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2026

   15. Thriving or just surviving? RateMyShift explains why asking "How do you feel after your shift today?" matters

   In this episode, Peter is joined by Olivia Crossing and Annie Taylor, both experienced NHS nurses and co-founders of RateMyShift, an award-winning digital platform that gives NHS staff a real-time voice about their working day. RateMyShift is a continuous feedback platform designed to prompt meaningful conversations between line managers and colleagues in real-time. Starting life as a box of smiley faces on a staff notice board, it evolved into an Excel spreadsheet and a QI project, and then into the digital communication platform it is today. Built for healthcare staff, by healthcare staff, it is a tool that can be used to identify problems early within a health and care setting, to stop them from developing into bigger, unresolved problems in the future. We explore RateMyShift's origins and evolution, and Annie and Olivia's dynamic together as co-founders.  We talk about how hierarchy creates communication gaps that managers may not even be aware of, and also of the crucial role of coaching in helping managers turn data into change.  Underpinning all of it is a simple concept that staff who feel heard and valued are better able to give patients the care they deserve.   RateMyShift sits in the gap between intent and improved experience. Find out more about RateMyShift: https://www.ratemyshift.app/ Stay healthy and take care!

2. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Let's Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #14: Faces Rebuilt, Lives Restored: The Bristol 3D Medical Centre

   Rebuilding Identity: Inside the Bristol 3D Medical Centre with Lead Reconstructive Scientist Amy Davey Imagine losing part of your face, your smile, or even your identity and then meeting a team who can help you rebuild it.  In this remarkable on‑site episode, hosts Marc Griffiths and Peter Brindle take listeners inside the groundbreaking Bristol 3D Medical Centre, the first NHS facility in the UK to bring 3D scanning, digital modelling and 3D printing together under one roof to transform patient rehabilitation. Our guest, Amy Davey, Lead Reconstructive Scientist and Lab Manager, guides us through the full journey: from ultra‑precise facial scanning to digital sculpting, from high‑tech resin and PEEK printing to the traditional hand‑crafting of prosthetics even down to the Singer sewing machine used to tailor bespoke silicone garments. More than a technological deep dive, this episode explores the emotional and therapeutic dimensions of reconstruction. Amy shares powerful patient stories, including individuals rebuilding confidence after cancer treatment, trauma, or congenital differences, and reveals how a prosthesis can do far more than restore appearance it can help restore confidence and someone’s identity. Along the way we discuss: How the Centre supports patients from infancy to older age The fusion of artistry, engineering and clinical care in modern prosthetics The evolution and future of 3D‑printed medical devices in the NHS The vital psychological aspects of appearance, identity and rehabilitation The Centre’s growing partnerships with universities and robotics researchers What ‘brilliant’ looks like for the next five years of innovation This is an inspiring and empowering episode that showcases innovation in practice, delivered with compassion. A must‑listen for anyone interested in health, technology, engineering, patient experience, or the future of personalised medicine. To learn more about the Bristol 3D Medical Centre and explore examples of their work, follow the link in the episode description. https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-services/reconstructive-prosthetics/bristol-3d-medical-centre

3. 

   5 Mar 2026

   Let's Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #13: The Fragile Lifeline | Reinventing How We Make and Move Blood

   Professor Wendy Phillips and Dr. Helen Sanderson discuss reinventing blood manufacturing and movement, exploring innovations like freeze-dried plasma and lab-grown cells to strengthen healthcare resilience in this interview.

4. 

   12 Dec 2025

   Let's Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #12: Meeting young people where they are: The Empire Fighting Chance story

   Martin Bisp discusses Empire Fighting Chance's boxing-inspired therapy with hosts Marc Griffiths and Peter Brindle, highlighting its impact on youth mental health and violence prevention through community engagement in this interview.

5. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Let's Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #11: Reflections on the first series

   Hosts Dr. Peter Brindle and Professor Marc Griffiths reflect on the first series of the podcast, exploring themes of technology, research, and community-led health innovation.

6. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #10: Beyond Hospital Walls: Healthcare in the Heart of the Community

   Mark Graham and Joanne Poole discuss how community and hospital partnerships redefine healthcare by prioritizing prevention and local relationships, moving care closer to people's lives in this interview.

7. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #9 Health Technology and Innovation Special

   Entrepreneurs discuss health technology innovation, highlighting new approaches to solving healthcare challenges in this interview episode.

8. 

   15 Jun 2025

   Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #8: Revolutionizing Assistive Technologies with affordable innovation

   Dr. Appolinaire Etoundi, UWE Bristol lecturer, discusses revolutionizing assistive technologies through affordable innovation, including AI-driven devices and low-cost prosthetic legs, in this interview.

9. 

   13 May 2025

   Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #7: Preventing the unthinkable: The Public Health approach to preventing child sex abuse

   In this episode, we are joined by Professor Kieran McCartan, Professor of Criminology here at UWE Bristol, and an expert in applying public health strategies.  Our focus in this episode is exploring a subject that is as challenging as it is crucial: the prevention of child sex abuse. Child sex abuse affects more children than most people realise and highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies is the focus of this episode. Trigger warning: This podcast episode mentions the sexual abuse of children in the context of how we work together to prevent it. It affects all communities, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 7 boys worldwide. Talking about child sexual abuse is important and part of the solution. If listening to the podcast has affected you and speaking to someone would help or if you simply want to learn more, the NSPCC website is a good place to start, please go to www.nspcc.org.uk/ Wider resources related to this podcast episode: Journal articles: McCartan, K. F., & King-Hill, S. (2024). Developing a Framework for the Prevention of Sibling Sexual Behaviour. Child Abuse & Neglect https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106849 McCartan, K., & Kemshall, H. (2023). Incorporating Quaternary Prevention: Understanding the Full Scope of Public Health Practices in Sexual Abuse Prevention. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 67(2-3), 224-246.  https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X211049204 McCartan, K. F., & Richards, K. (2020). The Integration of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence Into the Community and Their (Risk) Management. Current Psychiatric Reports. 23, 52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01258-4 Books: McCartan, K. F., Eason, A., Senker, S., Adiss, N., &Porter, C. (in press, 2025). Developing an epicrim approach in working with people convicted of a sexual offence: prevention, treatment and integration. Palgrave Macmillan. (This is the new King-Hill, S., McCartan, K. F., Gilsmann, A., Beavis, J., & Adams, A. (2023). Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse. Palgrave MacMillan. Uzieblo, K., Smid, W., & McCartan, K. F (2022). Challenges in the Management of People Convicted of a Sexual Offence: A Way Forward. Palgrave MacMillan. Reports: McCartran, K. F. (2024). Scoping review of international approaches to child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention interventions by law enforcement. ECPAT International. McCartan, K. F., Constant, S., & Beg, Z. (2023). Technical guidance on the development of registers for people convicted of a sexual offence. ECPAT Senker, S., Eason, A., McCartan, K. F., & Pawson, C. (2023). Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice, HM Inspectorate of Probation. Kemshall, H., & McCartan, K. F., (2022). Desistance, recovery, and justice capital: Putting it all together. HM Inspectorate of Probation. McCartan, K. F. (2022). Adapting out thinking on theory and practice in working with people convicted of a sexual offence. HM Inspectorate of Probation. HM Inspectorate of Probation. Podcasts: Lets talk Forensic Psychology podcast (Oct, 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaE348X0BnU&t=876s UWE Change makers on collaborative work on Child Sexual Abuse prevention with NSPCC Together For Childhood. https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/changemaker-podcast-together-for-childhood?in=uwebristol/sets/changemaker-podcast Interviewed for HMI Probation on 3 key pionts for probation focusing on trauma informed practice and recover captial. https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation/research/reflections-from-research/ Blogs King-Hill, S., & McCartan, K. F. (2025). White Lotus: ‘the show’s depiction of sibling sexual behaviour is incredibly harmful’. The Conversation Uk, April. White Lotus: ‘the show’s depiction of sibling sexual behaviour is incredibly harmful’ – expert opinion McCartan, K. F., & King-Hill, S. (2025). The use of TV drama ‘adolescence’ in school

10. 

    17 Apr 2025

    Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #6: Bladder Matters: Taboos, Covid and Ketamine, transforming research into real world care

    In this episode, we speak with two leading researchers,Professor Nikki Cotterill and Dr Bahareh Vahabi and the focus of this episode on the work to addressing continence issues through community-based solutions and digital tools and the science related to bladder disorders, include the devasting effect of ketamine and impact of Corona virus on the bladder. Episode links – CONfidence app: www.confidenceapp.uk MSc Health Technology programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/L5901/health-technology

11. 

    17 Apr 2025

    Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #5: From Pixels to Plate | 3D Food solutions for swallowing disorders

    In this podcast episode, Marc and Peter explore the revolutionary potential of 3D-printed food, with our guest Dr Alexandros Stratakos, who is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Agri-Food Production at the University of the West of England, Bristol and we will delve into how this innovation could bring taste, variety, and safety back to the table for those living with dysphagia. Useful links: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/news/dysphagia-study https://blogs.uwe.ac.uk/research-business-innovation/advancing-dysphagia-oriented-multi-ingredient-meal-development-optimising-hydrocolloid-incorporation-in-3d-printed-nutritious-meals/ https://nypost.com/2024/10/15/science/scientists-create-first-3d-printed-food-for-people-with-swallowing-difficulties-palatable/

12. 

    17 Apr 2025

    Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #4: Caafi Health | Addressing Health Inequalities

    In this episode, Peter and Marc are joined by Huda Hajinur, co-founder and Director of Caafi Health, and Dr Ilhem Berrou, Senior Lecturer on the Independent Prescribing Programme here at UWE Bristol. Caafi Health is a community-focused organisation dedicated to addressing health inequalities, particularly within ethnic minority communities. It provides culturally sensitive healthcare services and health education to improve access and outcomes for underserved populations. We explore some of the causes of health inequalities, how trust underpins our communities’ interactions with the health and care system and the impact Caafi Health are creating through designing and delivering a model of community-powered healthcare. Weblinks: Caafi Health: https://www.caafihealth.org.uk/ Community health clinics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkRf_SYkqH0

13. 

    17 Apr 2025

    Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #3: Robotic Telepresence and Stroke Rehabilitation

    This podcast series is linked to the Integrated Care Academy at UWE Bristol and covers various topics associated with workforce development, applied research with impact and positive societal change. Building relationships and being the interface between people, technology, education, research, culture and health and care are core elements of the Integrated Care Academy at UWE Bristol. uwe.ac.uk/integrated-care-academyContact us: ica@uwe.ac.uk

14. 

    24 Nov 2024

    Let’s Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #2: Design and development of inclusive learning resources

    Noor Nixon, Inclusive Practice Project Manager at UWE Bristol and Antony Hill, principal investigator and Dean of Learning and Teaching at the College of Health, Science and Society, UWE Bristol, discuss the design and development of inclusive learning resources that enable workforce culture and behaviour change related to racism and discrimination in healthcare and education across the South West of England, as part of the Inclusive Training in Practice project. Useful links:learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/Inclu…gwithinPractice

15. 

    24 Nov 2024

    Let's Talk Health and Care Podcast Episode #1: Intro to UWE Bristol's Integrated Care Academy

    In this episode, Professor Marc Griffiths, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Health and sponsor for the Integrated Care Academy (ICA) at UWE Bristol, and Dr Peter Brindle, Visiting Professor and Specialist Consultant and UWE Bristol, introduce the ICA @ UWE Bristol and discuss where it connects across the health and care spaces and with whom. Key examples outlining where the ICA @ UWE Bristol makes a positive impact within health and care spaces are discussed along with future work. Useful links: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/business/community-engagement/integrated-care-academy

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