In this thought-provoking episode, host Nicola Wilson—Head of Education for Sustainability andImplementation Manager for the Born Green Project—sits down with Erik Ruiz, Lead for SustainablePharmaceuticals at Healthcare Without Harm Europe. Together, they explore the urgent need to minimise pharmaceutical pollution and protectagainst antimicrobial resistance, challenging the idea that we have carte blanche to usemedications without considering their environmental impact. Medicines are essential—but sois rethinking our lifestyles and systems to support sustainable healthcare. Key topics include:- Plastics reduction and the environmental cost of pharmaceuticals- Wastewater and antimicrobial resistance: what’s really going down the drain- The role of systemic change in transforming healthcare sustainability- The prophylactic use of antibiotics in food production and its global implications- Collaborating with industry for transparency in environmental data This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, sustainability advocates, and anyoneinterested in the intersection of medicine, environment, and ethics. Tune in now to learn how we can protect both human health and the planet. Music and additional sound effects from www.zapsplat.com

  In this insightful episode, host Stephen Tomlin—Director of the Children’s Research and InnovationCentre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central LondonICB—joins Caroline Dalton from the Medication Information Team at GOSH to explore how digitalinnovation and informed prescribing can benefit both patient safety and the environment.Together, they dive into:- The digitalisation of prescribing: safer for patients, better for the planet- Why consistent environmental data on medications matters for clinical decisions- How medicines optimisation supports sustainable prescribing and improves outcomes- The power of education and even gamification in helping patients take their medicines well From practical strategies to forward-thinking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for anyonepassionate about greener healthcare and patient-first innovation. Listen now and discover how smarter prescribing can lead to a healthier future—for peopleand the planet. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

In this powerful episode, host Stephen Tomlin—Director of the Children’s Research and Innovation Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central London ICB—sits down with the inspiring Minna Eli, Advanced Pharmacy Practitioner and co-founder of Pharmacy Declares. Together, they unpack the staggering fact that 25% of the NHS’s carbon footprint comes from medications. But this isn’t just about numbers—it’s about actionable change. From prescribing habits to procurement decisions, Stephen and Minna explore how clinicians can make a real difference in reducing environmental impact. Topics include:- How we use, choose, and manage medicines sustainably- Why you should never pour meds down the sink- The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s sustainability toolkit Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply passionate about greener healthcare, thisepisode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas to help drive change. Music and additional sound effects from www.zapsplat.com

In this series of GOSH pods goes Green, we will be exploring Medicines Sustainability and the impact of pharmaceuticals on our environment. In this introductory episode Sarah Ahmed, GOSH Digital Fellow, talks to Stephen Tomlin—Director of the Children’s Research and Innovation Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central London ICB. They give us an overview of the series and what we can expect including:- the overarching principles of medications sustainability,- using meds well- safer pharma- our use of inhalers- waste and disposal of pharmaceuticals Document links: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/639aeb81e90e0721889bbf2f/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-air-pollution-dec-2022.pdf   https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/child-health-inequalities-climate-change-uk-position-statement Music and additional sound effects from www.zapsplat.com

In this episode of Making the GRID, join host Dr Ahmed Elmakki as he sits down with two inspirational paediatricians who have successfully navigated the competitive UK GRID (Growth, Recruitment and Development) training pathway as International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Our guests, Dr Ehinomen Imoisili (ST5 Paediatric Trainee, soon to begin a GRID post in Paediatric Gastroenterology) and Dr Ogechukwu Okpala (ST8 Paediatric Neurology GRID Trainee), share their experiences, challenges, and practical tips for IMGs considering or preparing for the Paediatric GRID applications. Listeners can expect: First-hand insights into the GRID application process How to strengthen your portfolio and tailor your training journey Navigating the unique challenges faced by IMGs in the GRID interview preparation Advice on interviews, timing, mentorship, and staying motivated Whether you're just starting ST training or actively planning for GRID, this conversation is packed with valuable guidance, relatable stories, and encouragement to help you take the next step in your paediatric subspecialty journey.

Join us for a very special episode of Practicing Paediatrics as we talk to Dr Maaike Kusters about human phenotype ontology, or HPO, and how it can be used in clinical practice.    We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Join Dr. Kiki Syrad, Director of Research and Innovation at Great Ormond Street Hospital, as she takes you inside the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children. In this episode, Dr. Syrad shares groundbreaking achievements in rare disease research and the crucial role innovation plays in advancing treatments. She’s joined by Professor Manju Kurian, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and leading researcher in neurogenetics. Together, they explore the latest on rare disease trials, funding challenges, equitable access to gene therapies, and Professor Kurian's work in neurodevelopmental disorders. Tune in to hear how GOSH is shaping the future of paediatric care for rare diseases. * We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad | Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad

Welcome to PlayPods, the new series from the GOSH Learning Academy and the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Play Team are an indispensable part of the MDT at both Great Ormond Street Hospital and in children's wards across the country. Play is vital for promoting wellbeing in babies, children, young people, and their families. It offers a safe outlet for big emotions, a space to feel grounded and it can act as a means of understanding and navigating the complicated and scary world of healthcare. In this four episode series we're going to explore the power of play and the role of the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In today's episode we talk to Amy, Jodie and Claudia about the use of normalising and developmental play for children in hospital. * You can find the GOSH Play Team on Instagram at @GOSHPlayTeam * The Play Team at GOSH is fully funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). It’s just one example of how the charity’s supporters, partners and fundraisers help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhoods possible. As well as vital support services that help save childhoods, GOSH Charity funds groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and child-centred facilities that help save lives, too. Visit gosh.org to learn more about GOSH Charity’s role and how it supports services like the Play team. * We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh…learning-academy/. Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com

Welcome to PlayPods, the new series from the GOSH Learning Academy and the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Play Team are an indispensable part of the MDT at both Great Ormond Street Hospital and in children's wards across the country. Play is vital for promoting wellbeing in babies, children, young people, and their families. It offers a safe outlet for big emotions, a space to feel grounded and it can act as a means of understanding and navigating the complicated and scary world of healthcare. In this four episode series we're going to explore the power of play and the role of the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In today's episode we talk to Holly, Charlotte and Sian (on behalf of Cheryl) who are going to talk to us about how play is used around procedures such as blood tests and cannulas.  * You can find the GOSH Play Team on Instagram at @GOSHPlayTeam * The Play Team at GOSH is fully funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). It’s just one example of how the charity’s supporters, partners and fundraisers help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhoods possible. As well as vital support services that help save childhoods, GOSH Charity funds groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and child-centred facilities that help save lives, too. Visit gosh.org to learn more about GOSH Charity’s role and how it supports services like the Play team.  * We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Welcome to PlayPods, the new series from the GOSH Learning Academy and the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Play Team are an indispensable part of the MDT at both Great Ormond Street Hospital and in children's wards across the country. Play is vital for promoting wellbeing in babies, children, young people, and their families. It offers a safe outlet for big emotions, a space to feel grounded and it can act as a means of understanding and navigating the complicated and scary world of healthcare. In this four episode series we're going to explore the power of play and the role of the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In today's episode we talk to Sian, Helen and Ben, three members of the Play Team who are going to give us an introduction to the importance of play - what is play and why does it matter?  * You can find the GOSH Play Team on Instagram at @GOSHPlayTeam * The Play Team at GOSH is fully funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). It’s just one example of how the charity’s supporters, partners and fundraisers help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhoods possible. As well as vital support services that help save childhoods, GOSH Charity funds groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and child-centred facilities that help save lives, too. Visit gosh.org to learn more about GOSH Charity’s role and how it supports services like the Play team.  * We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Hello, and welcome to PlayPods, the new series from the GOSH Learning Academy.  Today, Tuesday the 11th of June 2024, is the first ever International Day of Play. Play can foster empathy, creativity, and resilience. For those children and young people in hospital it is vital for promoting wellbeing, offering a safe outlet for big emotions, a space to feel grounded, and even as a means of understanding and navigating the complicated and scary world of health care. We created this series to highlight the vital role the Play Team at GOSH play in creating spaces for play for the babies, children, and young people who are treated in our hospital.  Keep an ear out for the first episode dropping 7th August 2024. We can't wait to see you there. * We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Welcome to Practicing Paediatrics, concise introductions to specialist conditions treated at GOSH. In today's episode we speak to Dr Hoong Wei Gan, consultant in paediatric endocrinology medicine, about Brain Tumour Late Effects. Peer review by Dr Harshini Katugampola * Did you know that GOSH runs Mock Exam sessions for the MRCPCH? Find out more here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/mrcpch-examinations/mock-examinations/ * Resources mentioned: Gan HW, Morillon P, Albanese A, et al. National UK guidelines for the management of paediatric craniopharyngioma. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2023;11(9):694-706. doi:10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00162-6  Childhood Cancer and Leukaemia Group https://www.cclg.org.uk/ International Guideline Harmonization Group https://www.ighg.org/ * We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

This new podcast features the medical student ambassadors at Great Ormond Street Hospital, along with GOSH's undergraduate lead and NICU consultant, Dr Cristine Sortica Da Costa. In each episode they will be focussing on a different specialty within paediatrics, and interviewing a consultant in that specialty about their daily routine, their personal career pathway, the highlights of their job, as well as their advice to medical students and junior doctors interested in a future career in paediatrics. In this episode Cristine talks to Ms Dhanya Mullassery, a paediatric general surgeon at GOSH.  This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/   We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear! Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

On today's episode we talk to Dr Glyn Williams, consultant in paediatric pain at GOSH, about chronic pain in children and the new paediatric pain rehabilitation service. We discuss the biopsychosocial approach to pain and the importance of taking a holistic MDT approach to management.  Resources mentioned: Schechter NL, Coakley R, Nurko S. The Golden Half Hour in Chronic Pediatric Pain-Feedback as the First Intervention. JAMA Pediatr. 2021;175(1):7-8. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.1798 e-Learning For Health: ePain https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/391439 RCPCH Learning: Pain Management Pain Management – RCPCH Learning  Refer a patient to the GOSH Pain Control Service: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/refer-patient-pain-control-service/

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Join us on Practicing Paediatrics as we explore the world of paediatric audiovestibular medicine. In this episode Dr Maria Tsitsika speaks to Dr Surangi Mendis about vestibular dysfunction, covering definitions, anatomy, physiology, examination, investigation and management. Peer reviewed by Dr Hannah Blanchford. Glossary PoTs - Postural tachycardia syndrome. CMV - congenital CMV. CHARGE syndrome - a disorder that affects many areas of the body. CHARGE is an abbreviation for coloboma, heart defects, atresia (choanal), growth retardation, genital abnormalities, ear abnormalities. Usher syndrome - a rare genetic syndrome that affects vision and hearing as well as the vestibular system in some children. Pendred syndrome - a genetic disorder that causes hearing loss, thyroid dysfunction and vestibular difficulties in some children. Saccades - rapid movement of the eye between fixation points. Smooth pursuit - eye movement when the eye remains fixated on a moving object.   Additional resources Dasgupta, S., Mandala, M., Salerni, L., Crunkhorn, R., & Ratnayake, S. (2020). Dizziness and balance problems in children. Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 22, 1-19.   We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Welcome to Practicing Paediatrics, the series where we explore specialist topics in Paediatric medicine with experts from Great Ormand Street Hospital (GOSH). In the second of this two part episode we are talking to Dr Khushnuma Mullanfiroze, a speciality doctor at GOSH, about bone marrow transplants (BMTs). Part 2 focusses on the transplant process, complications and follow up.  We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com  

Welcome to Practicing Paediatrics, the series where we explore specialist topics in Paediatric medicine with experts from Great Ormand Street Hospital (GOSH). In the first of this two part episode we are talking to Dr Khushnuma Mullanfiroze, a speciality doctor at GOSH, about bone marrow transplants (BMTs). Part 1 focusses on the principles behind BMTs, types of BMT, and BMT indications.  We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.  Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcadInstagram: @GOSHLearnAcadSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com  

This new podcast features the medical student ambassadors at Great Ormond Street Hospital, along with GOSH's undergraduate lead and NICU consultant, Dr Cristine Sortica Da Costa. Each week they will be focussing on a different specialty within paediatrics, and interviewing a consultant in that specialty about their daily routine, their personal career pathway, the highlights of their job, as well as their advice to medical students and junior doctors interested in a future career in paediatrics. In this episode Cristine and Vickey chat to Dr Richard Lin, a paediatric anaesthetist at GOSH. Keep an eye out for more episodes arriving this Autumn! This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/   We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear! Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2023, GOSHpods brings you a short series of podcasts looking at breastfeeding in a hospital setting. For the first two episodes, we are joined by Lyndsey Hookway, lactation consultant, former paediatric nurse and author of Breastfeeding the Brave. We discuss the unique challenges faced by breastfeeding mums when their little ones are admitted to hospital, and look at what support healthcare staff can offer to help overcome these challenges. Essential listening for all healthcare staff looking after babies and children! Links to the research papers discussed in this podcast: Infant feeding survey 2010: https://sp.ukdataservice.ac.uk/doc/7281/mrdoc/pdf/7281_ifs-uk-2010_report.pdf Breastfeeding disruption during hospitalisation for bronchiolitis: https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000158 Breastfeeding sick children in hospital: mothers' experiences -https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/mcn.13489 Lactation skill gaps in paediatric healthcare professionals - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jhn.13172 Barriers to optimal breastfeeding in the medically-complex child - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jhn.13202   This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/   We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics you would like to hear! Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/ Twitter: @GOSHLearnAcad Instagram: @GOSHLearnAcad Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com