Momentum Matters is the podcast created for care managers who want to stay connected with what’s happening across medicines safety, clinical care, and regulatory updates in the UK care sector. Brought to you by Momentum People, each episode dives into the topics shaping practice today — from medication‑related incidents and safer systems, to epilepsy, diabetes, allergy and anaphylaxis, and wider developments affecting care delivery. Designed as a space for clear, professional conversation rather than training or teaching, Momentum Matters helps you stay informed, confident, and ahead of the curve. Whether you’re managing teams, overseeing medication processes, or striving for continuous improvement, this is your easy way to keep up with the issues that matter most. Join us as we explore the insights, updates and real‑world considerations that support high‑quality care.
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Podcast Overview
Momentum Matters is the podcast created for care managers who want to stay connected with what’s happening across medicines safety, clinical care, and regulatory updates in the UK care sector. Brought to you by Momentum People, each episode dives into the topics shaping practice today — from medication‑related incidents and safer systems, to epilepsy, diabetes, allergy and anaphylaxis, and wider developments affecting care delivery. Designed as a space for clear, professional conversation rather than training or teaching, Momentum Matters helps you stay informed, confident, and ahead of the curve. Whether you’re managing teams, overseeing medication processes, or striving for continuous improvement, this is your easy way to keep up with the issues that matter most. Join us as we explore the insights, updates and real‑world considerations that support high‑quality care.
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July 29, 2026
Build Resilient Teams: The Chiropractic Approach to Care Worker Wellness
<p>In this episode, TeeJay speaks with Chris Pitcher, Director at Stoke Chiro Spinal Health Centre and The Spine Space in Congleton, about why chiropractic care is so relevant to the care industry, and how it can transform outcomes for both carers and the people they support.</p><p><strong>What you'll hear:</strong></p><p>Chris explains the science behind what chiropractors do, debunking the "just cracking bones" myth. He walks through how chiropractic works via the nervous system model and proprioception - that crucial feedback loop that keeps your body balanced and protected from injury.</p><p>You'll learn why back and neck pain are so common in care work (spoiler: it's not just about manual handling), and how anxiety can spiral pain into something much bigger. Chris shares his approach to working alongside medication, not against it, and how he helps people rebuild confidence after injury.</p><p>The conversation shifts to the people care teams look after, particularly elderly residents dealing with falls risk. Chris breaks down how simple, playful activities - whether that's brushing teeth on one leg or friendly challenges with a chair - can build strength and balance without feeling like formal exercise.</p><p>A key theme throughout: small changes compound. Whether it's five minutes of movement a day, managed stress, or just showing your team you care, the impact ripples outward.</p><p>Chris also tackles weight loss medications (GLPs like Mounjaro), the importance of getting professional advice, and his "be a stepping stone, not a dead end" philosophy - if chiropractic isn't the right fit, he'll signpost you elsewhere.</p><p><strong>Practical takeaways for care teams:</strong></p><ul><li>How to spot when someone's struggling (it's often visible before they tell you)</li><li>Why workplace wellbeing programs pay for themselves</li><li>Simple interventions that cost nothing or very little</li><li>How to build referral relationships with practitioners you trust</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Get in touch with Chris:</strong></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:chris@stokechiro.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chris@stokechiro.co.uk</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pitcher-5bb436a4/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Pitcher</a></p><p>Phone: Contact Stoke Chiro Spinal Health Centre on <a href="tel:01782 660744" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01782 660744</a> and ask for Chris</p>
July 1, 2026
Diabetes in Focus: What Every Care Team Needs to Know Right Now
<h1><strong>Diabetes in Focus: What Every Care Team Needs to Know Right Now</strong></h1><p>TeeJay is joined by clinical trainer Hollie Carlile for a conversation about diabetes that's equal parts practical and exciting, because as they recorded this episode, a landmark piece of news landed from Diabetes UK that changes the picture for type 1 diabetes in the UK.</p><p>From the technology reshaping daily monitoring, to breakthrough treatments and what care teams should be watching for in the people they support, this one covers a lot of ground; and all of it matters for care teams supporting people with diabetes in the community.</p><h2><strong>In this episode:</strong></h2><ul><li>Type 1 vs type 2 diabetes explained — and why the line between them is blurring</li><li>The rise of type 2 in younger people and why processed food and lifestyle play a bigger role than ever</li><li>Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) — how Dexcom and Libre work, who they're for, and why they're changing the game</li><li>The missing million — up to a million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes right now. The signs your care team should be watching for</li><li>Hypos, hypers, and why high blood sugar over time is just as dangerous as a crisis moment</li><li>Complications of poorly managed diabetes: retinopathy, kidney disease, nerve damage, wound healing, and amputation — and why care teams in the community need to understand the long-term picture</li><li>GLP-1 medications — what they are, how they work, the weight loss debate, and the new tablet option now available. Plus a serious warning about fake GLP-1s being sold online</li><li><strong>Breaking news:</strong> Teplizumab has just been approved by NICE for NHS use — a drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by up to three years. TeeJay and Hollie talk about what that means and the new screening programme rolling out for children aged 2–17</li><li>Inhaled insulin — not yet available in the UK, but worth watching</li><li>Talking labels — a small but important piece of tech for people with diabetes-related sight loss managing their own medications</li></ul><br/><h2><strong>Useful links:</strong></h2><ul><li>Diabetes UK risk quiz: <a href="https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/diabetes-risk-factors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/diabetes-risk-factors</a></li><li>NICE guidance on CGM for type 2 diabetes: <a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28/chapter/Blood-glucose-management" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blood glucose management | Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance | NICE</a></li><li>Information on Teplizumab / NHS approval: <a href="https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/teplizumab-first-treatment-slow-type-1-diabetes-approved-use-nhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teplizumab, the first treatment to slow type 1 diabetes, approved for use on the NHS | Diabetes UK</a></li><li>Talking Labels - <a href="https://www.talkingproducts.com/products/talking-label-medication-management?srsltid=AfmBOortf4CnI0IAmzvgJniI79Ecod2YxC4uk3rb4BWzitCqWNrGzI9c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Talking Labels - Medication Management Labelling Solutions - Blind – Talking Products Ltd</a></li></ul><br/>
June 12, 2026
BONUS EP: See One, Do One, Teach One - Is That Enough?
<h1>See One, Do One, Teach One - Is That Enough?</h1><p>There's an assumption that runs quietly through healthcare: if you're brilliant at something, you can teach it. But clinical expertise and teaching ability are two very different skills, and when it comes to complex care like tracheostomy, that difference really matters.</p><p>In this bonus episode, Hollie Carlile explores why informal, on-the-job knowledge transfer isn't enough when the stakes involve patient safety and regulatory scrutiny. She talks through what effective teaching actually involves: breaking down automatic knowledge, identifying gaps in a learner's understanding, and having the difficult conversations when someone isn't quite ready to be signed off.</p><p>Hollie also covers what organisations need to demonstrate to regulators and commissioners: not just that staff have been trained, but how, and with evidence to back it up.</p><p>If you're the person your colleagues always turn to for reassurance, for advice and for supporting new starters, your ability to teach might matter just as much as your clinical skill.</p><h2><strong>Momentum People Train the Trainer Tracheostomy Course</strong> </h2><p>21–22 October 2026</p><p>Designed for nurses and healthcare professionals who are already competent in tracheostomy care and want to develop the skills and confidence to train others effectively.</p><p>🎟️ Book your place: https://trainthetrainertracheostomy.eventbrite.co.uk</p>
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