Hospital Radio Medway Interviews

Hospital Radio Medway

Description Interviews by various presenters from Hospital Radio Medway, covering different subjects. Of interest to the general public and locals to the Kent and Medway areas.

  1. 10/23/2025

    Early Detection Matters - Breast Cancer Awareness with Cathie and Tracy

    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.

    Early Detection Matters - Breast Cancer Awareness with Cathie and Tracy

  2. 09/24/2025

    Fletch's Cancer Journey

    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/

    Fletch's Cancer Journey

  3. 08/05/2025

    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.

    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).

    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.

  4. 05/20/2025

    Namaste - Holistic treatment for Hospital Patients

    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.

    Namaste - Holistic treatment for Hospital Patients

  5. 10/03/2024

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

    Shirley Moore chats to Caroline and Hayley from Carers First. Carers Young Carers NHS Hospital Radio Medway Medway Maritime Hospital Shirley Moore

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

  6. 08/29/2024

    Running a multi million pound NHS Foundation Trust

    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/ HRM Hospital Radio Medway Maritime Hospital

    Running a multi million pound NHS Foundation Trust

  7. 08/22/2024

    Running a Multi Million Pound NHS Foundation Trust.

    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. www.hospitalradiomedway.co.uk Hospital Radio Medway Gordon Clark Shannon Griffin Jayne Black Radio HRM

    Running a Multi Million Pound NHS Foundation Trust.

  8. 06/13/2024

    Addiction-Alcohol, Drugs - Kenward Trust

    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

    Addiction-Alcohol, Drugs - Kenward Trust
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Description Interviews by various presenters from Hospital Radio Medway, covering different subjects. Of interest to the general public and locals to the Kent and Medway areas.

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  • Creator
    Hospital Radio Medway
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Hospital Radio Medway
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