Family Wellbeing Zone

Family Wellbeing Zone

The purpose of this podcast is to provide accessible information and advice from both our NHS Doctors, and our Early Help Family Support Advisors to support women, children and families to live happy, healthy lives!

  1. 20 Jul

    Importance of Routines with CASBA

    In today's episode, Chiara chatted to Rohan from CASBA about the importance of routines, particularly for children with learning difficulties and differences. Topics included: - Why are routines important generally for everyone? - Why are they particularly important for CYP with LD? - How do you implement good morning and evening routines for a child? - The importance of visual schedules and breaking down tasks. Some key organisations/resources recommended during this episode are: - CASBA Gentle Parenting Course - National Autistic Society - Midlands Mencap - Scope UK - Forward Thinking - Forward Carers FWZ Links: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

  2. 6 Jul

    An Interview with the Minister for Women's Health

    Today we have a very special episode, of an interview with Baroness Merron, the Minister for Women's Health and Mental Health. We chatted about: - What Baroness Merron does in her role as a Minister for Women's Health and Mental Health - The importance of making services work for patients, and ensuring services are culturally appropriate and accessible for women, especially those who are pregnant - The impact community-led healthcare services have, and this being the direction healthcare intends to move towards We would love to hear what you think of the podcast and hear any feedback, or also if you have any questions you would like answered! Send us an email at scz@greensquareaccord.co.uk SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

  3. 22 Jun

    What is FGM?

    In today's episode, Chiara and Jara Phattey from Umbrella Sexual Health, talk about the topic of FGM, often known as Cutting. For many communities this is a really common practice, and we want to shed some light on the harms and ensure people know that there is never any medical purpose for cutting. If you have experienced FGM or know someone who has - or believe you know someone at risk of FGM, please get in contact with one of the below organisations. Topics discussed in this Episode include: - What is Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting? - Why does it Happen? - Who is Vulnerable to Cutting? - What are some of the Cultural Beliefs and Misconceptions? - What are the effects and harms of FGM? - What can you do if you/ someone you know is at harm of FGM? If you believe you or someone you know is at risk of FGM, call 999 immediately. Some further support resources for people who have experienced FGM, or if you believe that you/ someone you know is at risk of FGM: NSPCC FGM Helpline: 800 028 3550 Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid: 0808 800 0028 NHS National FGM Support Clinic: 07989 209 483 SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

  4. 8 Jun

    Worried about HIV?

    Following on from our previous episode about what HIV is - this week Chiara continued the conversation with Jara Phattey from Umbrella Sexual Health, talking through what to do if you are worried about HIV, and how to get tested. We talked through: - How to get tested - What happens during a test - When you will receive your results after the test - What to do if the results are positive - A note on the importance of testing Further Resources: ⁠HIV and AIDS - NHS⁠Umbrella Health SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

  5. 25 May

    What is HIV?

    In today's episode, Chiara sits down with Jara Phattey from the Umbrella Sexual Health Service to discuss all things HIV. In this episode, they discuss: - What is HIV? - How is HIV picked up? - What does it do to your body? - How do you prevent and treat HIV? - How do you support someone with HIV? Further Resources: HIV and AIDS - NHS SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

  6. 11 May

    What to Expect: Smear Test

    Ever been invited for a Smear Test Appointment, and not known what this is, what it's for, and whether you even want to attend? Listen to this episode where Chiara and Nurse Vanita chat all things Smear Tests, including: - What does a Smear Test do? - Why do women need to get one? - Who gets invited for a test? - What happens during the appointment? Bump Ready Booklet:⁠Pre-Conception :: Birmingham and Solihull ICS⁠ SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

  7. 27 Apr

    What to Expect: Women's Health Appointment

    In today's episode, we thought it would be helpful to give a brief overview of what actually happens when you are invited to a Sparkbrook Children's Zone Women's Health Appointment? Chiara interviews our Practice Nurse, Vanita Chumber on the following: - Why the Women's Health Clinics exist - Who is being invited to the Clinics - What you can expect from the appointment, including conversations around Diabetes management, overall health, contraception and/or Bump Ready resources, and much more. Bump Ready Booklet:Pre-Conception :: Birmingham and Solihull ICS SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

  8. 13 Apr

    Meningitis B

    In today's podcast episode Chiara and Fran sit down to chat about Meningitis B, in order to shed some light on the bacteria, given the recent unprecedented outbreak in Kent. We chat about: - What the bacterial infection is - What the symptoms are and how to spot them - How to tell the difference between Flu and Meningitis B - How is spreads - What can be done to prevent the infection, including vaccinations and antibiotics. Key links for further information on Meningitis B: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/immunisation-services/ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/menacwy-vaccine/ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/menb-vaccine-for-children/Meningitis | Recent Illness or Concern - Age Over 3 | Healthier Together SCZ Links: Website: www.sparkbrookchildrenszone.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/sparkbrookchildrenszone/?next=%2F Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552155252887 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparkbrook-childrens-zone/?viewAsMember=true

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The purpose of this podcast is to provide accessible information and advice from both our NHS Doctors, and our Early Help Family Support Advisors to support women, children and families to live happy, healthy lives!

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  • Creator
    Family Wellbeing Zone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
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