Hope in the Deep End

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Hope in the Deep End is a podcast from the Shared Health Foundation in Greater Manchester. We work in areas of deprivation to reduce the impact of poverty on health.Join us each episode to hear from clinicians, policy workers and advocates working to bring Hope in the Deep End.

  1. Cllr Bev Craig - Politics Series | Hope In The Deep End Podcast

    4H AGO

    Cllr Bev Craig - Politics Series | Hope In The Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of our Politics Series, where we speak to colleagues from all sides of the House, campaigners and activists about what keeps them hopeful in their work.  Bev Craig has been the Leader of Manchester City Council since December 2021. First elected in 2011 as a Burnage Councillor, she held a range of responsibilities on Manchester City Council including as Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Deputy Leader. Since becoming Leader, she has overseen Manchester’s ambitious plans to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, increasing investment into neighbourhoods across the city, better outcomes for children and young people, tackling inequalities, building more housing and working to meet Manchester’s net zero ambitions. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    33 min

  2. APR 23

    Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern - Politics Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of our Politics Series, where we speak to colleagues from all sides of the House, campaigners and activists about what keeps them hopeful in their work.  Alison McGovern is the Labour Member of Parliament for Birkenhead and currently serves as Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness. She has represented her hometown in Parliament since 2010, first for Wirral South and then for Birkenhead following boundary changes in 2024. Alison has long been committed to improving temporary accommodation for families and children. In this episode, she reflects on her political beginnings, her upbringing in a family of advocates, and the progress she’s made—alongside her vision for a more secure and compassionate future. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    28 min

  3. APR 17

    Politics Panel: Paula Barker MP, Cllr Caroline Jackson - Homeless Families Conference Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of Shared Health’s annual Homeless Families Conference: Dare to Hope - an event bringing together lived experience, housing, health, education, politicians, media and everyone working to support families in temporary accommodation. If you’re interested in attending our next conference, visit our website. This Politics panel featured a cross-party discussion on homeless families. Paula Barker is the Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree. She is the Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ending Homelessness. Councillor Caroline Jackson is the Leader of Lancaster Council (Green Party) and portfolio holder for Housing and Homelessness. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    27 min

  4. APR 14

    Local Authority Panel: Shaun Flook, Rachel Connelly - Homeless Families Conference Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of Shared Health’s annual Homeless Families Conference: Dare to Hope - an event bringing together lived experience, housing, health, education, politicians, media and everyone working to support families in temporary accommodation. If you’re interested in attending our next conference, visit our website. This Local Authority Panel featured a discussion on supporting homeless families and best practice from around the country. Shaun Flook is the Assistant Director for Housing Needs & Tenancy at the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Rachel Connelly is the Head of Supported Housing at Salford City Council. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    39 min

  5. APR 7

    Journalist Panel: Tarah Welsh, Kath Swindells, Ethan Davies - Homeless Families Conference Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of Shared Health’s annual Homeless Families Conference: Dare to Hope - an event bringing together lived experience, housing, health, education, politicians, media and everyone working to support families in temporary accommodation. If you’re interested in attending our next conference, visit our website. This Journalists Panel featured a discussion from national and local journalists on reporting homeless families' stories in a supportive, mindful and empowering way. Kath Swindells is Deputy Features Editor at Inside Housing, covering social housing and homelessness, where her work has seen her named one of journalism’s 30 Under 30 by the Press Awards and PPA. Previously, she was a data reporter at the New Statesman, and is passionate about using human-centred data journalism to shed light into dark corners, such as in her shortlisted project, which tracks the numbers of toddlers and babies living in temporary accommodation in every council in the UK. Ethan Davies is a Local Democracy Reporter at Manchester Evening News. He is an award-winning journalist who thrives off breaking big stories, building relationships, and connecting with audiences. He was named as the BBC's Local Democracy Reporter of the Year in 2024, and was shortlisted as Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards. Tarah Welsh is an Investigative Reporter and Housing Correspondent for the BBC.  She is a multiple award winner with the judges of RTS and Circom 2021 describing her work as “outstanding” and “brave”. Ensuring diverse voices and views get on air has been a key part of her role as a TV reporter for almost 15 years.  Tarah has covered the biggest stories in London, presented the main news bulletins from the studio, but, most importantly, she’s held the city’s authorities and politicians to account time and time again on matters important to viewers. She has presented and produced several documentaries that have reached worldwide and nationwide audiences.  Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    24 min

  6. MAR 31

    Poverty and Paternal Postnatal Depression - Doctors in Deprivation Training Day Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of Shared Health’s annual Doctors in Deprivation Training Day - a day of learning, inspiration and encouragement for GPs and clinical leads working in the Deep End of medicine. If you’re interested in attending our next training day, visit our website. Richard Miller is a policy researcher and advocate. His areas of focus include poverty and mental health. In today’s episode, he shares research on paternal postnatal depression, what support is out there for new fathers and co-parents, and what is still missing.  His commentary piece on this topic, published by the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, can be found at: https://www.menandboys.org.uk/nce/paternal-postnatal25 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    12 min

  7. MAR 24

    Enhancing Prediabetes Support - Doctors in Deprivation Training Day Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of Shared Health’s annual Doctors in Deprivation Training Day - a day of learning, inspiration and encouragement for GPs and clinical leads working in the Deep End of medicine. If you’re interested in attending our next training day, visit our website. Dr Lynda Odoh is an NHS GP Registrar with a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Manchester and training in Value-Based Healthcare from Harvard Business School. Her work interests are in frontline primary care, health equity, digital innovations, value-based healthcare and quality improvement. Dr Lynda Odoh is particularly passionate about improving services through inclusive, patient-centred approaches that prioritise what matters most to the patients. In today’s episode, she shares insights from her own practice in improving prediabetes support from a culturally responsive lens, and what that means for GPs. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    10 min

  8. MAR 17

    Adopting Trauma-Informed Practice - Doctors in Deprivation Training Day Series | Hope in the Deep End Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation. In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end. This episode was recorded as part of Shared Health’s annual Doctors in Deprivation Training Day - a day of learning, inspiration and encouragement for GPs and clinical leads working in the Deep End of medicine. If you’re interested in attending our next training day, visit our website. Dr Ruth Thompson is the Chair of Manchester Homelessness Partnership. Her part-time GP role in Manchester is with people who experience homelessness, and occasionally she works as an emergency GP at Macclesfield General Hospital.  She has a special interest in mental wellbeing, trauma-informed care, substance misuse, and moving people from harm to hope. Through her work, Dr Ruth supports practices to become more trauma-responsive. Additional resources: 1. Psychologically Informed Environments: www.homelessnessimpact.org/intervention/psychologically-informed-environments 2. PsychologicalSafety: www.rcn.org.uk/About-us/Equity-diversity-and-inclusion/Taking-time-to-talk/Important-concepts-to-understand/Psychological-safety 3. Workplace Trauma: www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/good-practice-papers/prevention-and-treatment-of-work-related-post-traumatic-stress-symptoms-in-the-maternity-and-gynaecology-workforce-good-practice-paper-no-19/ 4. VicariousTrauma: www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/vicarious-trauma/vicarious-trauma-signs-and-strategies-for-coping 5. Moral Injury: www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00113-9/fulltext Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Sharedhealthgm Want to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on contact@sharedhealth.org.uk

    27 min
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Hope in the Deep End is a podcast from the Shared Health Foundation in Greater Manchester. We work in areas of deprivation to reduce the impact of poverty on health.Join us each episode to hear from clinicians, policy workers and advocates working to bring Hope in the Deep End.

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