Hospital Radio Medway Interviews

Early Detection Matters - Breast Cancer Awareness with Cathie and Tracy

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this enlightening episode of Chatterbox, our host Shirley Moore is joined by Cathie Cooper, a Macmillan breast cancer nurse specialist, and Tracy Pound, a radiographer from the breast care unit at Medway Maritime Hospital. As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the trio delve into the importance of early detection, the role of the National Breast Screening Programme, and the support available for those affected by breast cancer. Cathie and Tracy share their invaluable insights on self-examination techniques, dispel common myths surrounding breast cancer, and emphasise the significance of open conversations about this often-taboo subject. Tune in to learn how awareness and proactive health measures can save lives.

Introduction to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Cathie's Role as a Macmillan Nurse.

Tracy's Role as a Radiographer.

Importance of Early Detection.

Common Myths and Misconceptions.

Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For.

What to Do If You Find Something Abnormal.

Available Support for Those Diagnosed.

Statistics on Breast Cancer Detection.

Final Thoughts on Breast Health Awareness.

For more information and resources, visit: Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospital Radio Medway.

Fletch's Cancer Journey

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Hospital Radio Medway's Dave Mcintosh chats to Richard Fletcher 'Fletch', about his cancer journey.

Fletch describes his discovery, confirmation, treatment and recovery. He also tells us about how it affected him and his family and friends.

Fletch also tells us how Macmillan Cancer Support helped him and his family.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

And the understanding and support from the Oncology department at Maidstone Hospital.

For links to more podcast episodes visit: https://www.hospitalradiomedway.co.uk/

Winston's Wish - Online bereavement information, advice and support for young people across the UK who are grieving the death of someone important to them.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Hospital Radios Gordon Clark chats to Mica Bale about Winston's Wish who provide online bereavement information, advice and support for young people across the UK who are grieving the death of someone important to them.

They also provide help and information to people dealing with bereaved young people, such as family members or schools etc.

https://www.winstonswish.org

To speak with someone from Winston's Wish bereavement team call freephone 08088 020 21, email ask@winstonswish.org or chat online (click the blue ‘chat with us’ button on the bottom right of your screen).

Namaste - Holistic treatment for Hospital Patients

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode our award winning presenter Shirley Moore talks to Medway Maritime's award winning Emily Brown, who is believed to be the world’s first hospital-based namaste care practitioner. Namaste care is an alternative holistic treatment for patients at the end of their life, living with dementia, learning disabilities, cancer and those receiving palliative care and helping family members who are struggling with grief. It includes physical, sensory and emotional activities and interactions with a loving approach, all of which are designed to create a calm environment and give comfort and pleasure to patients while they are being cared for.

Help for Carers - Shirley Moore chats to Caroline and Hayley from Carers First

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shirley Moore chats to Caroline and Hayley from Carers First.

Carers

Young Carers

NHS

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Running a multi million pound NHS Foundation Trust

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Running a multi million pound NHS Foundation Trust. Shannon Griffin from

Hospital Radio Medway, Interviews Jayne Black, Chief Executive Officer of

Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

In this, Episode 2, she covers:

Staffing Levels and retention of

staff

Career Mapping

How She Switches Off out of work.

Listening and Respect

Community involvement – Fundays

etc.

https://www.hospitalradiomedway.co.uk/

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Running a Multi Million Pound NHS Foundation Trust.

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode 1 of 2, Shannon Griffin from Hospital Radio Medway talks to Jayne Black, Chief Executive Officer of Medway NHS Foundation Trust, about:

Scale of Operation

Funding

What inspired her to pursue a Career in Health Care

Keeping in touch with front line services

Core Values

Stabilising the Leadership

Clinical Strategy

Acute Medical Model – What it is

Health and Care Partnership

Biggest Challenges, Increasing population etc.

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Addiction-Alcohol, Drugs - Kenward Trust

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Hospital Radio's Shirley Moore talks to Allison Summers about the Kenward Trust, Kent’s Leading Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation & Resettlement Centre.

Rehab

HRM

Shirley Moore

Allison Summers

Kenward Trust

Abuse

Addiction

Chatterbox - Heather Mills Interview Episode 4

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In the final episode for my interview with Heather Mills, I explore her relationship with the press. I find out what she had in common with Margaret Thatcher, and discover how she balances the relentless demands of the lifestyle that she has chosen.

To listen to more episodes or find links to all of our programs and videos, visit

www.hospitalradio.medway.co.uk

Chatterbox - Heather Mills Interview Episode 3

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In the third of four episodes for my interview with Heather Mills, I find out why she became vegan, her experience of being in hospital herself, and her approach to dealing with challenges and adversity.

Join me in the final episode of my four-part Chatterbox series, where I explore Heather's relationship with the press, find out what she had in common with Margaret Thatcher, and discover how she balances the relentless demands of the lifestyle she has chosen.

To listen to more episodes or find links to all of our programs and videos, visit

www.hospitalradiomedway.co.uk

Chatterbox - Heather Mills Interview Episode 2

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Chatterbox In the second of four episodes of my interview

with Heather Mills. I delve further into her thoughts on the UK food industry,

her views on UK politics, and I find out about her early modelling career and

subsequent near-fatal accident, which brought her to public prominence.

My thanks to Heather Mills join me in the third episode of my four-part

chatterbox series where I find out why she became vegan, her experience of being in hospital, and her approach to dealing with challenges and adversity.

To listen to more episodes or find links to all of our programs and videos, visit www.hospitalradio.co.uk

Chatterbox - Heather Mills Interview Episode 1

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Chatterbox - Shannon Griffin interviews someone of whom Sir Richard Branson said "Initially, when you meet her, you just wonder if she's too good to be true". Hillary Clinton said, "she has accomplished so much and she has inspired so many people along the way, but she's also great fun" and Larry King, described her as "a dynamic personality with a wealth of knowledge about global humanitarian issues".

She has raised millions of pounds for good causes, not least of which includes 18 million pounds for landmine clearance.

She's brought the plight of the disabled to greater public attention and championed veganism for the benefit of individual health and the planet.

She's a philanthropist, charity, fundraiser, activist, campaigner, and mother. I'm delighted to welcome Heather Mills.

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Breast Feeding Support - Beside You Medway

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Gordon Clark talks to Hayley Clinton, Infant feeding lead for midwifery at Medway Maritime Hospital and Fiona Evans, Medway Public Health project manager on food and nutrition and lead on “Beside You Medway”.

www.besideyoumedway.co.uk

www.hospitalradiomedway.co.uk

Disability Confident. Employer Engagement. The Education People

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shirley Moore talks to Nicola Brandon and Shane Forster from 'The Education People'.

#TheEducationPeople #inclusionanddiversity

#employerengagement #disabilityconfident

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Hospital Radio Medway - Adrian Last talks about his experience.

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Adrian Last talks about his experience being a member at Hospital Radio Medway.

Benefits of Hospital Radio membership.

Skills learn't at Hospital Radio.

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Adrian Last

Gordon Clark

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Homestart Medway Hospital Radio Medway Interview

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Gordon Clark talks to Raz Goodred about Home-Start Medway services and volunteering opportunuties.

Chatterbox - Steven Johnsons Syndrome - Oakley's Story

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Chatterbox, Eileen Griffin talks to Lorraine and Oakley about Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

Phil Luderman - Roadie Show Biz and the Drifters

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Hospital Radio Medway's Eileen Griffin talks to Phil Luderman about being a Roadie, Show Biz and the Drifters.

Carol Williams, Hypnotherapist

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Hospital Radio Medway's Eileen Griffin talks to Carol Williams, a Hypnotherapist.

Lisa Austin Life Coach

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Gordon Clark talks to Lisa Austin about life coaching and how it helps with depression, anxiety etc.

Change to a 'Can Do' attitude.

Climate Change Medway

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Gordon Clark talks to cllr Howard Doe from Medway Council regarding the council's Climate Change plans and what the council is already doing.

Medway Can Health Campaign

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Hospital Radios Gordon Clark talks to Vicki Broome from Medway Public Health about the Medway Can Health Campaign.

National Clinical Trials Day, conversation with Dr Edyta McCallum

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Here at HRM-FM, we're marking National Clinical Trials Day (20 May 2022) with ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals and Medway NHS Foundation Trust. We've got an exclusive conversation with Dr Edyta McCallum, Head of Research & Innovation at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, as she talks about what her team does and the importance of research.

Medway Queen Paddle Steamer

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Gordon Clark talks to Brian from the Medway Queen Preservation Society.

Beanstalk the Children's Literacy Charity

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gordon Clark talks to Kate Rumsey about Beanstalk the Children's Literacy Charity and how to become one of their volunteer readers.

Meet the Team - Renato Abeydeera

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gordon Clark talks to presenter, Renato Abeydeera, about his long association with Hospital Radio Medway and the show he presents.

Meet the Team - Eunice Norman

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gordon Clark interviews the chairman of Hospital Radio Medway, Eunice Norman, who tells us about them, some of their history and her involvement with them.