The Speak Active Podcast.
We have launched a brand new podcast to showcase our work and colleagues across the group.
You will learn about our care and services, hear from our colleagues, patients, residents, clients and their families, as well as being a valuable source of information around complex care.
So take a listen and come back each month for another brand new episode!
Speak Active Episode 1: In conversation with Karuna George — A career progression story.
In our first podcast episode, Sara Brown is in conversation with Karuna George, Clinical Team Leader at our adult acute mental health service, Holybourne Hospital in London. In this episode, Karuna discusses her career progression within Active Care Group and the way in which Active Care Group has supported her.
Speak Active Episode 2: Recruiting and retaining staff in a healthcare setting — Insights with David Williams and Dr. Yousuf Zakaria
In episode two, David Williams, Peripatetic Service Director, and Dr Yousuf Zakaria, Medical Director, discuss recruitment and retention within King’s Norton Hospital — our adult mental health service in Birmingham.
Speak Active Episode 3: International Nurses Day Podcast with Aimee Dunn
In episode three, Aimee Dunn, Group Head of Nursing, discusses her career and the importance of our nurses.
Speak Active Episode 4: Case Management: A client's journey with Nicola Ewell
In episode four, Nicola Ewell shares the story of her client and his journey, highlighting the crucial importance of advocating for a client’s abilities and goals.
Speak Active Episode 5: In conversation with Sarah Kemshall, Head of Therapy
In episode five, we speak to our new Head of Therapy, Sarah Kemshall, who is based at Woodlands, our neurological rehabilitation service in York.
Speak Active Episode 6: In conversation with Case Management
Janette Wynn, Managing Director of the Case Management Division, explains the concept of case management, details the division’s role within Active Care Group, and shares the exciting future plans for the division.
Speak Active Episode 7: Paddy's story at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
In this episode, we meet Paddy, a previous patient of Woodlands, our neurological rehabilitation service in York. Paddy was treated here for Guillain-Barré syndrome which is a rare autoimmune condition in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nerves. He talks about the impact his condition had on his life and how Woodlands helped to support his recovery.
Speak Active Episode 8: Ryan’s passion for music, buses, and his Willowmead journey
In this episode, Ryan, a resident at Willowmead, our supported living care service in Surrey, talked to us about his incredible knowledge and passion for music and buses. He also talked to us about the journey he’s been on at Willowmead and how they’ve helped him since he arrived.
Speak Active Episode 9: Kirstie’s therapy career and what makes Neural Pathways special
In this episode, we spoke to Kirstie Corfield, Clinical Lead at our specialist brain and spinal injury rehabilitation and therapy company, Neural Pathways, about her passion for neurological rehabilitation, the innovative therapies and equipment at Neural Pathways, and what the future holds for the company.
Speak Active Episode 10: Colin Mitchell and Mike Aldridge on their military service and the importance of Remembrance
In this special Remembrance Sunday episode of the Speak Active Podcast, Chief Operating Officer Mike Aldridge and Head of Health and Safety and Wellbeing Colin Mitchell hosted a discussion about their time in the military, why they think it’s important to remember those who serve their country, and they discuss their roles at Active Care Group.
