Here at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) we are proud to serve nearly 500,000 residents in the North East of England. Our People Podcast shares the stories of our fantastic staff and explores behind the scenes in many different services and departments.
Listen to every episode on Spotify using the links below or click here to visit our YouTube channel where you can find fully captioned versions of each instalment.
We are now also on Apple Podcast where you can listen to episodes from Season 1, 2, 3 & 4 here.
Recent Episodes:
- Ending Violence Against Women with White Ribbon UK - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
In this episode ahead of White Ribbon Day 2025, we sit down with Nathan King, Domestic Abuse Health Advocate, from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).
From quick-fire questions to deep insights, Nathan shares his journey into healthcare, the role of safeguarding in NHS settings, and how STSFT is taking action to end violence against women. Learn what it means to be a White Ribbon-accredited organisation, how staff are engaging with the campaign, and why men play a crucial role in creating change.
- How Martha’s Rule is saving lives - LIVE PODCAST - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
In this special live episode of Our People Podcast, recorded at the Patient Safety and Safeguarding Conference 2025 as part of Safetember, we shine a spotlight on Martha’s Rule - a vital initiative putting patient and family voices at the heart of care.
Discover expert insights from Phillip O'Donnell, Consultant in Emergency Medicine & Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Lisa Hobbs, Martha’s Rule Project Lead. You’ll also hear from a panel of dedicated NHS staff sharing real-world experiences of implementing Martha’s Rule in clinical practice - plus a live audience Q&A session.
- Cataract Awareness Month - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
It’s Cataract Awareness Month! We’re throwing it back to an episode of the Our People Podcast, featuring Lynn Bates, Cataract Treatment Centre Manager at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.
Lynn walks us through the journey a patient takes when coming to us for cataract treatment - from first consultation to surgery and beyond.
- Making difficult conversations easier - Dying Matters Week - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
In this special episode for Dying Matters Week, we sit down with Joanna and Joy, two end-of-life facilitators from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Together, they share insights and real life experiences about navigating some of life’s most difficult conversations.
- Meet the Winners of Our 2025 Staff Recognition Awards - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
On Friday 4th April 2025, we proudly hosted our third annual Staff Recognition Awards at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland – and this year’s event was bigger and better than ever!
Join us as we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and achievements of our amazing staff across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
Meet the 2025 winners, hear their heartfelt reactions, and see why they’re truly making a difference in healthcare.
- Healthy eating made easy - The Check Up - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
We’re joined by the experts from our Dietetics department. Kate Roberts, Childhood Weight Management Dietitian, Claire Milford, Dietetic Assistant Practitioner, and Lucy Matheson, Diabetes Prevention Dietitian, will share their top tips on healthy eating, making it easier than ever to incorporate nutritious choices into your daily routine.
- A deep dive into Neurophysiology - Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
To mark Healthcare Science Week, meet Amanda, Julie and Caroline from the Neurophysiology department at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We ask some get to know the team, and dive into what Neurophysiology is all about and the investigations that take place at STSFT.
