Episodes

  • Pathology: In our labs

    Pathology: In our labs
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode we speak to Consultant Clinical Biochemist Dr Allison Chipchase about what goes on in the labs at NNUH. From turning around blood tests in under an hour, to helping our teams prioritise further tests for bowel cancer, it's a highly pressured environment that has a huge impact on patient care - with around 70% of all diagnoses relying on Pathology work.

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    28 mins
  • N&N Hospitals Charity Special

    N&N Hospitals Charity Special
    Dec 10 2024

    In this special episode we talk to Julie Cooper and Remy Martin from the N&N Hospitals Charity. They explain how the charity supports the work of the Trust to further enhance patient care and the experience and environment for patients, visitors and staff. They give examples of how to get involved to support the charity’s work, from epic fundraising challenges to gifts in kind and legacy donations. You can also hear how to support them this Christmas through their sponsor a bauble campaign.



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    24 mins
  • Rehab on Critical Care

    Rehab on Critical Care
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode we speak to Critical Care Consultant Dr Deborah Easby and Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Critical Care, Toni Bladon, about the role that rehabilitation plays on Critical Care. From speech and language therapists, to physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants offering sunshine therapy, the rehab carried out on Critical Care helps aid patients recovery, both physically and mentally.




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    23 mins
  • Meet our new Youth Forum

    Meet our new Youth Forum
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode we meet three members of our new youth forum - Millie, Millie and Quin. We discuss the role of the Forum and why they decided to get involved. We talk about some of the projects they’re currently working on and the importance of having a say in shaping changes and improvements to the facilities and care for young people at NNUH.



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    22 mins
  • Organ Donation Week 2024 - Natasha's story

    Organ Donation Week 2024 - Natasha's story
    Sep 24 2024
    In this episode, to mark Organ Donation Week 2024, we speak to Natasha Leggett who's life was saved 19 years ago when she had a double lung and heart transplant.

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    29 mins
  • A tour of the Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre - NaNOC

    A tour of the Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre - NaNOC
    Aug 5 2024
    In this episode we give a walking tour of the new Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre, NaNOC. We hear from Jim Wimhurst, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Cristiana Jorge, Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics, who have been heavily involved in bringing this project to life. We look at the facilities including two theatres, a ward, recovery area and physiotherapy room. Our guests explain how patients will benefit from using a stand alone unit and how this new facility will help reduce waiting lists.

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    33 mins
  • Robotic Surgery

    Robotic Surgery
    Jul 8 2024
    In this episode we discuss how robotic surgery is enhancing patient outcomes and their overall experience. We speak to Mr Mark Rochester, Clinical Director for Urology and Prof Irshad Shaikh, Colorectal surgeon, who both use robots to operate on their patients. We're also joined by Richard Cushing, who was operated on by Prof Shaikh to remove bowel cancer. Because of the benefits of robotic surgery he was able to be discharged 23 hours later. Both surgeons talk about the advantages of using robots compared to traditional techniques, how we are an exemplar site in this field, and what the future of robotic surgery could involve.

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    23 mins
  • Why I volunteer at my local hospital

    Why I volunteer at my local hospital
    Jun 3 2024
    As National Volunteers' Week celebrates 40 years of volunteering across the country, we speak to one of our amazing volunteer drivers Gerald Bradley. He explains why he decided to volunteer for us, what he does, and how rewarding he finds it. We also speak to Sally Dyson, our Voluntary Services Manager, about the huge range of volunteer opportunities available at NNUH. Plus we have details of a special Showcasing Volunteering event taking place at the hospital during National Volunteers' Week.

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    23 mins