In this episode, we are on location at the For All Health Living Centre in Weston-Super-Mare with Mark Graham (CEO of the For All Healthy Living Centre) and Joanne Poole (Director of Nursing at Weston General Hospital)*  We explore how partnerships between hospitals and communities are redefining what care really means and discuss the mission to move healthcare beyond hospital walls and closer to where people live their lives. Unpacking themes of trust, prevention, and collaboration, highlighting how local relationships and new ways of working can transform health outcomes are all explored. From 'tribal mapping' to re-imagining the workforce of the future, this episode shines a light on how small communities can lead big system change.   *At the time of recording this episode, Joanna Poole was working at Weston General Hospital.  Joanne is currently on a secondment to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as the Assistant Chief Nurse.     https://www.forallhlc.org/

In this episode we speak with three entrepreneurs and our focus is on innovation in health technology.

In this latest episode, we are joined by Dr Appolinaire Etoundi, Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Mechatronics at UWE Bristol. From pioneering low-cost prosthetic legs to developing AI-driven assistive devices, Appolinaire is reshaping how technology intersects with healthcare and his vision to create a centre that uses AI, 3D scanning and printing to tailor affordable prosthetics in real time is captivating. The driving force for the vision is entirely user-centred - a career shift motivated by being challenged by a gold medal winning Para Olympian to consider making joints for people rather than robots... His mission is to design technology that empowers and not excludes. Interesting fact: The temperature in a prosthetic leg socket can reach 47-49 Celsius after 90 minutes of walking! There is so much to be done to improve this and many other aspects of living with prosthetics.   Useful links:   Appolinaire’s university profile: https://people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/AppolinaireEtoundi Cybathlon 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLbl2Q1xGuA Bristol Centre for Enablement: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-centre-enablement   Selected publications: Bio-Inspired Knee Joint: Trends in the Hardware Systems Development https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/robotics-and-ai/articles/10.3389/frobt.2021.613574/full Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/mechanismsrobotics/article/15/1/014503/1140488/Experimental-Verification-of-Kinematics-and The Anthro-Thumb: a biomimetic hybrid soft robotic carpometacarpal saddle joint for the thumb, Frontiers in Robotics and AI https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/robotics-and-ai/articles/10.3389/frobt.2025.1496073/full

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

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 

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/  

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 

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

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

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