The It’s All About People Personalisation Podcast

Welcome to the second of our Allied Health Professional (AHP) podcasts, this time with James and Zoe, both of whom are Therapy Assistant Practitioners at Lincoln County Hospital.  Both talk about the way they have great conversations with patients, working alongside them, finding out what is important to them and what their goals are, and remembering that they are ‘more than just their medical notes’.  Alison is learning so much during these conversations with the AHP’s as we celebrate their roles in this mini series, so we hope you are too. 

Toni Barwell (and her dog Teddy Bear) is someone who brings joy and happiness to people, through both her paid and voluntary roles, across Lincolnshire and beyond.  She has spent her life trying to reduce loneliness and isolation, reduce anxiety and to really bring people together.  Listen here to learn more about the role that Teddy Bear plays in all of this, as well as how you can get involved.  Toni really is an It’s All About People Champion who demonstrates Our Shared Agreement in all that she does. 
Find out more: Visit www.unirose.co.uk and click Contact Us to learn about the free Teddy Bear visits, Here4U events and the new Community Interest Company (CIC).We’re sharing this link simply to help listeners find out more. It is not a recommendation of Unirose Ltd by It’s All About People.
 

Joining Alison to celebrate AHP Day are Rachel Hepton, Rachel Harvey and Jenny Whiley who are all AHP’s working in the Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group.  You may be asking what is an AHP, well spoiler alert, it is an Allied Health Professional, but ‘Hepton, Harvey and Jenny’ tell us much more about what this means and what they do.  There is also a really great conversation around Shared Decision Making and setting person centred goals – give this a listen to learn more about these vital roles. 

Join Alison as she chats to Kate Cooper, Public Health Officer for Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm and Mental Health and David Bruce, Lead Community Connector for Lindsey and Boston, and one of the founders of Bro Pro UK.  Kate has recently completed a mammoth challenge to raise money for Bro Pro UK– which provides a safe space for men to meet, socialise and talk, in places all over Lincolnshire.  David is one of the founders this fantastic charity and he tells us why it was set up, what it provides to those who attend and some success stories from people who initially struggled to walk through the door and who are now volunteering.  David talks about the importance of conversations, the value in giving people choice over what they do and where they do it, and the fantastic communities that have been built just by bringing people together.   
Should you want to know more about Bro Pro Uk you can either: 
View the dedicated page on HAY Lincolnshire How Are You Lincolnshire | Bro Pro UK 
Email David on David.Bruce23@nhs.net 
Send a Whatsapp to 07939092585 
There is also still time to sponsor Kate for her epic challenge Fundraiser by Kate Cooper : Yorkshire 3 Peaks run for World Suicide Prevention Day 

“I have found my people” – stories to inspire you from the It’s All About People Champions  
A slightly different take on the It’s All About People podcasts today, as we invited 4 wonderful It’s All About People Champions to come along to a huddle and talk about their involvement in the world of health and care in Lincolnshire, and we recorded it.   There were some really inspirational messages, fantastic conversations and brilliant networking opportunities that we didn’t want you to miss! So here it is, shorter than the full huddle, but still a slightly longer podcast than usual, shared with an absolute guarantee that if it doesn’t make you smile – you get your money back 😉  Have a listen and remind yourself why you do what you do.   
Thanks so much to Ruth Taylor, Carl Morley, Nicola Stanton and Cat Howle.  

Alison takes the microphones out and about to the SoundLincs offices in Lincoln, to speak with Jake Wallhead and Eddy Mentzel - with a few technical issues (it isn't her strong point) so apologies for any glitches or issues with sound.  Hopefully that won't take anything away from this fantastic conversation which is all about music, purpose, conversations, listening, time, and supporting people when and where and how they need it.  The whole service is built around need and the wider ripples we hear about will just make you smile.  Give it a listen and while you are there, think about how music impacts you and those around you, because in the words immortalised by Abba ‘without a song and dance what are we?’  
For more information on Soundlincs - SoundLincs | Music Charity | Lincolnshire 

Joining Alison on Personalised Care Week is another It’s All About People Champion Cat Howle.  Cat works as a Macmillan Personalisation Improvement Facilitator within Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group. Cat talks candidly to Alison about the work she and her colleague Sam do to improve personalised care for people living with cancer.  They talk about how real conversations at the time when the person needs it is vital, how listening to people should shape services, and about being nominated for an award.  There is even a conversation about the language we use and why!  

In this episode of It’s All About People celebrating Personalised Care Week, host Alison Smith is joined by therapeutic practitioner John Armitage to discuss the importance of personal well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Prioritising your own well-being provides the necessary resources to support others effectively.
Mindful Self-Talk: Pay attention to how you speak to yourself and reframe internal dialogue with compassion.
The "Three Good Things" Practice: Reflect daily on three positive events and how they happened to build resilience and perspective.
Community Connection: Shared spaces and open conversations nurture social connections and collective strength.
🎧 Listen now to discover simple, daily practices to boost your well-being!

In Part 2 of the final episode of It’s All About People, Who We Are, host Elliot wraps up the series by examining the systemic shift needed to achieve true health equity. Featuring insights from Krishna Vyas and Betty, this episode looks at how targeted frameworks like Core20plus5 and cross-government strategies can tackle the root causes of health inequalities.
Key Topics Covered:
Core20plus5 Framework: How NHS England targets the 20% most deprived populations and high-risk inclusion groups.
Equality vs. Equity: Why equal care isn't always equitable, as highlighted by vaccine rollout timelines and clinical trial data.
A Call to Action: Why fixing health inequalities requires broader societal changes outside of the NHS alone.
🎧 Listen now to explore how actionable equity can create long-lasting change.

In Part 1 of the final episode of It’s All About People, Who We Are, host Elliot is joined by guests Krishna Vyas and Betty to explore how individual identity shapes health outcomes. They discuss how gender, ethnicity, language barriers, and systemic stress intersect to create disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
Key Topics Covered:
Cultural & Systemic Barriers: How navigating new healthcare systems and language differences can hinder proper care.
The Gender Health Gap: Why women face higher risks of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment, especially in cardiovascular health.
Weathering & Intersectional Stress: The physical toll of chronic stress from living in marginalized or hostile environments.
🎧 Listen now to explore how understanding personal stories and building community trust can foster health equity.