GOSHPods - Safe & Sound: A Medicines Safety: Episode 4 – Safe and Sound - TPN In this final part of our medicines safety podcast, I speak with Dominika about Parenteral Nutrition and the added nature of complexity with Great Ormond Street patients. 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: @GOSHLearnAcad Download a copy of this episodes transcript! Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

GOSHPods - Safe & Sound: A Medicines Safety: Episode 3 – The Antimicrobial Angle Join our third episode in this four-part series on Medicines Safety in celebration of Medicines Safety Month where we discuss Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) with Samantha Hughes, Senior Specialist Pharmacist – Antimicrobial Stewardship. We dive into resistance, allergies, those pesky narrow therapeutic antibiotic agents! 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: @GOSHLearnAcad Download a copy of this episodes transcript! Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Safe & Sound: Safe and Sound: Medicines Safety: Episode 2 – Behind the Counter In part 2, I talk to Cejai Lindsey, Pharmacy Assistant in Pharmacy Procurement, about how pharmacy do their part at the point of entry of medicines into the hospital to ensure we make medicines as safe as possible for our patients, myth busters, and advice on people getting into healthcare.  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: @GOSHLearnAcad Download a copy of this episodes transcript! Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Safe & Sound: Medicines Safety Month: Episode 1 - NICU Medicines Unplugged In our first episode of 'Safe & Sound: Medicines Safety Month', we chat to Kirsty Robertson - Senior Specialist Pharmacist for NICU, and Heather Parsons - Ward Sister and Governance Lead for NICU, about medicines safety in NICU. Join us as we explore teeny tiny doses, patient and parent involvement in medicines, and druggles!   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: @GOSHLearnAcad Download a copy of this episodes transcript! Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Why Medicines Waste Matters – and What We Can Do About It In this eye-opening episode, host Caroline Dalton from the Medication Information Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital sits down with Tracy Lyons, Medicines Sustainability Lead and co-founder of Pharmacy Declares. Together, they dive into the surprising truths and staggering statistics, behind medicines waste in the NHS — from the financial and environmental costs to the impact on our workforce. Tracy shares powerful insights from a large-scale patient survey, revealing how we typically dispose of medicines and what that means for sustainability. This conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspiring reflections on how returning to first principles could help us reduce waste before it even begins. Whether you're in healthcare, sustainability, or simply curious about how small changes can make a big difference — this episode is not to be missed. Music and additional sound effects from www.zapsplat.com

  In this episode, Sarah Ahmed, GOSH Digital Fellow, hosts a dynamic conversation with Stephen Tomlin (Director of the Children’s Research and Innovation Centre and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central London ICB), alongside Stacey Moris and Nicola Moodey, Complex Asthma Clinical Nurse Specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Together, they explore the environmental impact of asthma care—balancing carbon footprints withthe challenge of non-recyclable plastics in inhalers. The team dives into the complexities of inhalerswaps in paediatrics, and why patient-centred prescribing is key to both sustainability and safety. Highlights include:- Why switching inhalers isn’t always straightforward in children- The importance of prescribing inhalers that patients can—and will—use- A call to action: return unused medications to your pharmacy- How asthma care can evolve to support both health outcomes and the planet This episode is essential listening for clinicians, sustainability advocates, and anyone passionateabout greener, smarter healthcare. Tune in now to discover how small changes in asthma care can make a big difference. Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

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/