In conversation with a CEO

Oct 17 2024 15 ep. 18 mins
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Get a glimpse behind the scenes of a large NHS mental health trust as the Chief Executive of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust shines the light on important mental and physical health topics. 

'In conversation with a CEO' sees Chris Oliver take the mic to interview some very important people - the hardworking teams of nurses, clinicians and colleagues looking after our communities here in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

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Children's learning disability nursing - supporting the whole family

Oct 17 2024 14 mins  
In this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris talks to Alice, a learning disability nurse here at LSCft. Alice works with children with a learning disability in the local community, supporting the whole family through workshops, education, peer support and in the near future, family therapy. Learning disability nursing offers plenty of variety and multiple paths for progress

Oliver Soriano - Chief Nurse Officer

Sep 27 2024 14 mins  
My vision about nursing and how care should be delivered should always be focused to what the patient needs’As part of East and South East Asian Heritage Month, Oliver Soriano shares his inspiring career journey, from training as a nurse in the Philippines to becoming Chief Nurse at LSCft. Oliver also discusses his approach to nursing and his vision for LSCft going forward. Keep

Suicide is everyone's business

Sep 09 2024 14 mins  
In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris is joined by Dr Raphael Ogbolu, the Trust's suicide prevention lead to talk about the role we all play in suicide prevention. In the episode, Raphael offers advice and guidance for talking to people about suicide, where you or someone you know can access help and also support for those who have been bereaved by suicide. If you are i

GCSE and A-Level results day special

Aug 23 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of In Conversation with CEO, Chris talks to Farzana Kauser, Head of Strategic Resourcing about the opportunities available to those who have just received their GCSE and A-Level results.In this podcast, we also hear from a range of guest speakers about their experiences of joining the NHS and the paths they took. Find out more about careers at LSCft on our website N

Community Roots - peer lead support

Jul 18 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris talks to Suzie, Service Development Manager for Community Roots. Community Roots is a non-clinical service which is peer lead providing help, support and courses to local communities to keep them mentally well and healthy.Find out more about Community Roots and sign up to their courses on our website: https://www.communityroots.l

British Sign Language

Jun 06 2024 15 mins  
The Trust is pledging to support the deaf community and the way they access our services as part of Deaf Awareness Week (Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May).In this episode of In Conversation with a CEO, Chris Oliver is joined by Stacey, a deaf woman who opens up about her struggles accessing services and discusses the work she has already done within LSCft to help the deaf community.Ke

Dr Gareth Thomas - Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Apr 19 2024 20 mins  
In Series 2 episode 2, CEO Chris Oliver is joined by Dr Gareth Thomas who will soon be our new Chief Medical Officer. Listen to Gareth talk about his career journey, sharing his experiences and how he supports our medical workforce.Keep in touch with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on social media @WeAreLSCFT

Chasing the Stigma - Hub of Hope

Feb 06 2024 29 mins  
Welcome to series 2 of In Conversation with a CEO! To kick off the new series, Chris is joined by Jake Mills, CEO of Chasing the Stigma, to talk about the Hub of Hope. The Hub of Hope is an online directory of mental health support available near you. It's the first time services from across the NHS, community and private sector have been brought together in one place. Hear more ab

Caring for children with complex needs

Dec 05 2023 18 mins  
This episode contains discussion of end of life care for children.Rebecca Higham, Children's Complex Packages of Care Team Leader, talks to Chris about a service which you may not have heard of before!Children's Complex Packages of Care Team (CPOC) care for and support children with complex health needs to live at home and participate in normal day to day life. Rebecca shares an in

Taking mental health support to ethnically and culturally diverse communities

Nov 08 2023 18 mins  
In this episode, Chris talks to Shaesta, a CBT therapist about the work our Talking Therapies service have been undertaking to bring mental health support to communities who have historically been less likely to access psychological therapies. Poor mental health does not discriminate by ethnicity, gender, age or ability – it can affect anyone at any time - we must provide mental