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BIRD Patient and Public Engagement Podcasts

BIRD Patient and Public Engagement Podcasts

By Mel Brooke

Working to bring you research news and updates on rheumatic conditions, information events and the activities of our patient and public engagement programme.

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BIRD Patient and Public Engagement PodcastsOct 02, 2020

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Mental Health and Rheumatic Diseases with Professor Emma Dures

Mental Health and Rheumatic Diseases with Professor Emma Dures

In this podcast in our wellbeing series aimed at helping people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of symptom self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) invites Professor Emma Dures to talk about the impact of rheumatic disease on people's mental health.

Useful Links:

Please visit the ⁠⁠BIRD website ⁠⁠ for more podcasts including Social Prescribing

NHS Talking Therapies

Tips from NRAS

Versus Arthritis: Arthritis and Depression


Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Feb 15, 202443:31
Understanding Pain: a conversation about persistent pain with Dr Ben Davis, Part 1

Understanding Pain: a conversation about persistent pain with Dr Ben Davis, Part 1

In this podcast in our wellbeing series aimed at helping people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of symptom self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) has a discussion with Dr Ben Davis, about persistent pain. Ben is an advanced practice physiotherapist at the RNHRD, who specialises in persistent pain and shares his career path in pain education for people with it. This is part one of a two part series. Please note we had some issue with audio content and advise you to adjust the volumes on your listening device as needed, apologies for this - we have done our best to minimise any disruption to your listening. experience.

Useful Links:

Please visit the ⁠BIRD website ⁠ for more podcasts including Social Prescribing

Tamar Pincus⁠ video ⁠about chronic pain, acceptance and commitment

Jackie Walumbe – ⁠The future of pain care ⁠video

More about ⁠René Descartes and pain pathways


Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Nov 14, 202332:09
Understanding Pain: a conversation about persistent pain with Dr Ben Davis, Part 2

Understanding Pain: a conversation about persistent pain with Dr Ben Davis, Part 2

In this podcast in our wellbeing series aimed at helping people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of symptom self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) has a discussion with Dr Ben Davis, about persistent pain. Ben is an advanced practice physiotherapist at the RNHRD, who specialises in persistent pain and shares his career path in pain education for people with it. This is part two of a two part series so please listen to part one. Please note we had some issue with audio content and advise you to adjust the volumes on your listening device as needed, apologies for this - we have done our best to minimise any disruption to your listening. experience.

Useful Links:

Please visit the ⁠BIRD website ⁠ for more podcasts including Social Prescribing

Tamar Pincus⁠ video ⁠about chronic pain, acceptance and commitment

Jackie Walumbe – ⁠The future of pain care ⁠video

More about ⁠René Descartes and pain pathways


Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Nov 14, 202332:26
The New Myositis BSR Guidelines with Dr Sarah Tansley (Episode 1 of 2)

The New Myositis BSR Guidelines with Dr Sarah Tansley (Episode 1 of 2)

In this first episode in our podcast mini-series about the new British Society of Rheumatology Guidelines for Myositis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Sarah Tansley, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Bath University. Sarah explains what the guidelines are, who they are for and what they contain.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  

Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit ⁠⁠www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts⁠⁠ and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

BSR Guidelines for Myositis

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Sep 12, 202329:09
The New Myositis BSR Guidelines with Dr Sarah Tansley (Episode 2 of 2)

The New Myositis BSR Guidelines with Dr Sarah Tansley (Episode 2 of 2)

In this second episode in our podcast mini-series about the new British Society of Rheumatology Guidelines for Myositis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues to talk with expert guest Dr Sarah Tansley, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) and Senior Clinical Lecturer at Bath University. In this series, Sarah explains what the guidelines are, who they are for and what they contain.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  

Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit ⁠⁠⁠www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts⁠⁠⁠ and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

⁠BSR Guidelines for Myositis ⁠

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Sep 12, 202327:58
Nutrition, Diet and Arthritis, Episode 2 with Chhavi Bansal

Nutrition, Diet and Arthritis, Episode 2 with Chhavi Bansal

In this second podcast episode about 'Nutrition, Diet and Arthritis' - a series aimed at helping people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of symptom self-management and wellbeing - Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) has a discussion with Chhavi Bansal, about Nutrition and arthritis. Chhavi is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and chef who has also worked within a clinical nutrition capacity. She shares not only her professional, qualified perspective on Nutrition and diets but also her own experience of having a rheumatic condition. This is part two of a two part series - in it, we talk around intermittent fasting, supplements and possible interactions with medications, and more tips around the challenges of eating well when you live with a chronic condition like arthritis.


Useful Links:

⁠https://www.associationfornutrition.org/⁠

⁠https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/diet/⁠

and dont forget your GP, Nurse advice lines, local pharmacists.


Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Aug 23, 202340:11
Nutrition, Diet and Arthritis, Episode 1 with Chhavi Bansal

Nutrition, Diet and Arthritis, Episode 1 with Chhavi Bansal

In this podcast in our wellbeing series aimed at helping people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of symptom self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) has a discussion with Chhavi Bansal, about Nutrition and arthritis. Chhavi is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and chef who has also worked within a clinical nutrition capacity. She shares not only her professional, qualified perspective on Nutrition and diets but also her own experience of having a rheumatic condition. This is part one of a two part series - in it, we talk around the Anti-inflammatory diet, what a ‘healthy diet’ looks like and tips for the challenges of eating well when you live with a chronic condition like arthritis.


Useful Links:

https://www.associationfornutrition.org/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/diet/

and dont forget your GP, Nurse advice lines, local pharmacists.


Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust and The Hospital Saturday Fund.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Aug 23, 202331:03
GOUT Information Podcast (Ep1): Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis with Dr Tom Williams

GOUT Information Podcast (Ep1): Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis with Dr Tom Williams

In this first episode in our podcast mini-series about GOUT, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Tom Williams, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains what GOUT is, talks through the symptoms that people can experience and how people are diagnosed with GOUT.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  

Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit ⁠www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts⁠ and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

http://www.ukgoutsociety.org

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/gout/

https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/more-about/gout-or-pseudogout

⁠RUH/RNHRD Bath⁠

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Jul 13, 202324:30
GOUT Information Podcast (Ep2): Treatments and Medications with Dr Tom Williams

GOUT Information Podcast (Ep2): Treatments and Medications with Dr Tom Williams

In the second episode in our podcast mini-series about GOUT, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues the conversation about GOUT with expert guest Dr Tom Williams, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath). Tom talks through the treatment and medication options to help managed symptoms and reduce attacks of GOUT.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  

Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit ⁠⁠www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts⁠⁠ and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

⁠http://www.ukgoutsociety.org⁠

⁠https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/gout/⁠

⁠https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/more-about/gout-or-pseudogout⁠

⁠⁠RUH/RNHRD Bath⁠⁠

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expertpodcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen -all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:  ⁠⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Jul 13, 202326:21
The new BSR Psoriatic Arthritis Guidelines with Dr William Tillett

The new BSR Psoriatic Arthritis Guidelines with Dr William Tillett

This episode shares information about the new British Society for Rheumatology treatment guidelines for Psoriatic Arthritis . Mel Brooke, the Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr William Tillett, Consultant Rheumatologist, RNHRD, RUH Bath who explains what the guidelines are and how they have been updated.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit ⁠www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts⁠ and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

The Informatree for PsA

PAPAA

⁠Psoriasis Association⁠

Versus Arthritis

GRAPPA

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      ⁠The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases⁠

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Mar 22, 202335:30
The new NICE treatment guidelines for Osteoarthritis with Mr Christopher Martey - Part 1

The new NICE treatment guidelines for Osteoarthritis with Mr Christopher Martey - Part 1

This is the first episode in our podcast mini-series about the new NICE guidelines for Osteoarthritis.   Mel Brooke, the Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Mr Christopher Martey, chartered physiotherapist who explains the NICE guidelines background and updates that were published in 2022.  

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)

NHS England Decision Support Tools

NICE Guidance for OA

Versus Arthritis

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Mar 22, 202345:05
The new NICE treatment guidelines for Osteoarthritis with Mr Christopher Martey - Part 2

The new NICE treatment guidelines for Osteoarthritis with Mr Christopher Martey - Part 2

This is this second episode in our podcast mini-series about the new NICE guidelines for Osteoarthritis.   Mel Brooke, the Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues to talk with expert guest Mr Christopher Martey, chartered physiotherapist who explains more updates from the NICE guidelines that were published in 2022.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)⁠

⁠NHS England Decision Support Tools⁠

⁠NICE Guidance for OA⁠

⁠Versus Arthritis

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Mar 22, 202326:35
Raynauds Part 1: Overview with Dr Victoria Flower

Raynauds Part 1: Overview with Dr Victoria Flower

In this first episode in our podcast mini-series about Raynaud's, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Victoria Flower, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains the difference between primary and secondary Raynauds and about the symptoms that people can experience and how each are diagnosed.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

Scleroderma and Raynauds UK

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Feb 09, 202327:01
Raynauds Part 2: Medications & treatments with Dr Victoria Flower

Raynauds Part 2: Medications & treatments with Dr Victoria Flower

In the second episode in our podcast mini-series about Raynaud's, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Victoria Flower, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who talks through the medications and treatments for primary and secondary Raynauds.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Useful links:

Scleroderma and Raynauds UK

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Feb 09, 202318:06
Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Dr Maddy Piper

Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Dr Maddy Piper

Join us for this first episode in our podcast series about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).  Listen along to the discussion as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Maddy Piper, Consultant Rheumatologist with interests in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and fibromyalgia who explains about the symptoms and impacts that people with Fibro can experience,  diagnostic techniques, treatments and self-management advice.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show:

Fibromyalgia Action UK – www.fmauk.org

Fibromyalgia Friends Together at https://fibro.org.uk 

Fibromyalgia UK at https://fibromyalgiauk.co.uk

Versus Arthritis is a good source for information - Fibromyalgia | Causes, symptoms, treatment | Versus Arthritis

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Dec 14, 202239:15
Mental health and wellbeing impacts of Fibromyalgia with Dr Maddy Piper

Mental health and wellbeing impacts of Fibromyalgia with Dr Maddy Piper

Join us for this second episode in our podcast series about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).  Listen in as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues talking with expert guest Dr Maddy Piper, Consultant Rheumatologist. We focus in on the mental health impacts that Fibromyalgia can cause, understanding the grief cycle and the importance of asking for help, looking after yourself and Giving yourself ‘permission’ to acknowledge the impacts of Fibromyalgia,  and empowering yourself with a strategy that works for you.

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Links mentioned in this series includes:

Fibromyalgia Action UK – www.fmauk.org

Fibromyalgia Friends Together at https://fibro.org.uk

Fibromyalgia UK at https://fibromyalgiauk.co.uk

Versus Arthritis is a good source for information - Fibromyalgia | Causes, symptoms, treatment | Versus Arthritis

NHS Talking Therapies  https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Dec 14, 202218:38
Activity Snacking and Fibromyalgia with Jade Skeates

Activity Snacking and Fibromyalgia with Jade Skeates

Join us for the third episode in our podcast series about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).  Listen in as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues talking with expert guest Jade Skeates, Clinical Specialist / Team Lead, Rheumatology Physiotherapy, Brownsword & Therapies Center, RUH, Bath.  There are lots of ways to move and be active and it's important that people know its ok to find and work within their limits.  Jade tells us about something called ‘activity snacking’ – a way of thinking about staying activity that seems really achievable and where every minute counts!

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Links Jade mentioned in this episode includes:

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/

https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/consultation-guides/condition/adult/msk//

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Dec 14, 202237:21
Brain Fog and tips for self-management with Sandi Derham

Brain Fog and tips for self-management with Sandi Derham

Join us for the third episode in our podcast series about Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).  Listen in as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues talking with expert guest Sandi Derham about Brain Fog - also known as Fibro Fog. Sandi explains how it can feel to have ‘brain fog’ and the kinds of ways people can be impacted. She tells us about the inflammatory cascade and how that can contribute to brain fog, helps to explain why it’s important to acknowledge you have it and shares some ways to help self-manage.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in this series includes:

Fibromyalgia Action UK – www.fmauk.org

Fibromyalgia Friends Together at https://fibro.org.uk

Fibromyalgia UK at https://fibromyalgiauk.co.uk

Versus Arthritis is a good source for information - Fibromyalgia | Causes, symptoms, treatment | Versus Arthritis

NHS Talking Therapies  https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Dec 14, 202241:34
Psoriasis skin symptoms and tips for self-managing them with Dr Charlotte Gollins

Psoriasis skin symptoms and tips for self-managing them with Dr Charlotte Gollins

Join us for this additional 'bonus' episode to our PsA podcast series about they ways you can self-manage the skin symptoms of Psoriasis.  Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Charlotte Gollins, Dermatology Registrar and clinical research fellow at the RNHRD, RUH, Bath who talks us through some basic background information, sub-types of Psoriasis and treatments that can help.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show:

https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk

https://www.papaa.org

https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/psoriasis-an-overview/

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB , Amgen -and Biogen all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Oct 27, 202245:48
Sjögren's Syndrome Information Podcast: Symptoms and diagnosis with Dr Victoria Flower

Sjögren's Syndrome Information Podcast: Symptoms and diagnosis with Dr Victoria Flower

Join us for this first episode in our podcast series about Sjogrens Syndrome.  Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Victoria Flower, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the symptoms that people with this condition can experience and the types of diagnostic techniques used.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show:

British Sjögren's Syndrome Association

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Oct 06, 202227:59
Sjögren's Syndrome Information Podcast: Medications & Treatments with Dr Victoria Flower

Sjögren's Syndrome Information Podcast: Medications & Treatments with Dr Victoria Flower

Join us in the second episode in our podcast series about Sjogrens Syndrome.  Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Victoria Flower, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the medications and treatments that people with this condition can access.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show:

British Sjögren's Syndrome Association

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Oct 06, 202221:27
Lupus Information Podcasts: An overview with Dr Ellie Korendowych

Lupus Information Podcasts: An overview with Dr Ellie Korendowych

Join us for this first episode in our podcast series about Lupus.  Listen as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Ellie Korendowych, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the symptoms that people with this condition can experience and the types of diagnostic techniques used.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show: 

Lupus UK (charity)

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Jul 14, 202233:01
Lupus Information Podcasts: Medications and treatments with Dr Sarah Skeoch

Lupus Information Podcasts: Medications and treatments with Dr Sarah Skeoch

In the second episode of our podcast series about Lupus you can listen as Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Sarah Skeoch, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) to learn about the kinds of medications and treatments that are available to support people with this complex condition.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show:

Lupus UK (charity)

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Jul 14, 202233:47
Lupus Information Podcasts: The annual Lupus review clinic with Dr Jessica Ellis

Lupus Information Podcasts: The annual Lupus review clinic with Dr Jessica Ellis

In the third episode in our podcast series about Lupus, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with expert guest Dr Jess Ellis, Rheumatology Clinical Research Fellow at the RNHRD, Bath about the annual Lupus clinic and exciting news about a collaborative initiative with BIRD to set up a Patient Advisory Group (PAG) within the hospital.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Links mentioned in the show:

Lupus UK (charity)

RUH/RNHRD Bath

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by hands-off sponsorships from Eli Lilly and Company Limited, UCB and Amgen - all of whom have provided grant funding but who have had no involvement in the development, content or editorial control of this podcast, nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials or general running of the patient and public engagement programme.

We would also like to thank The Arnold Clark Community Fund, The Cumber Family Charitable Trust, Medlock Charitable Trust, The Ray Harris Charitable Trust.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

Jul 14, 202227:33
An introduction to Osteoarthritis with Dr William Tillett

An introduction to Osteoarthritis with Dr William Tillett

In this first episode of our podcast series about Osteoarthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr William Tillett, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the various symptoms and diagnostic techniques for this condition.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Feb 24, 202221:54
Osteoarthritis Medications, Treatments & Self-Management Tips with Dr William Tillett

Osteoarthritis Medications, Treatments & Self-Management Tips with Dr William Tillett

In this second episode of our podcast series about Osteoarthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr William Tillett, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) about the kinds of medications and treatments used for Osteoarthritis.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Feb 24, 202222:38
Osteoarthritis: Exercise, staying active and motivated with Jade Skeates

Osteoarthritis: Exercise, staying active and motivated with Jade Skeates

In this third episode of our podcast series about Osteoarthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Jade Skeates, Clinical Specialist and Team Lead for Rheumatology Physiotherapy at the RUH (Bath) who talks us through the importance of staying active and motivated to exercise or simply keep moving when you have Osteoarthritis. Some useful links include:  NHS Fitness Studio,  NHS Better Health   &  Moving Medicine

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  Did you know you can also access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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Feb 24, 202231:20
Self-Management & Wellbeing: Managing Fatigue with Sandi Derham

Self-Management & Wellbeing: Managing Fatigue with Sandi Derham

In this episode of our podcasts to help people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of symptom self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Sandi Derham who is a Rheumatology Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases at the RUH, Bath.  Sandi talks about the symptoms and impacts of fatigue and shares some useful tips and advice to help you self-manage it.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.

This podcast is supported by Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset and UCB -  both of who have no editorial control on the contents.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Jan 05, 202236:08
Self-Management & Wellbeing: Sleep disturbance & tips - with Sandi Derham

Self-Management & Wellbeing: Sleep disturbance & tips - with Sandi Derham

In this episode of our podcasts to help people who have rheumatic conditions with aspects of self-management and wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Sandi Derham who is a Rheumatology Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist at the RNHRD (Bath).  Sandi talks through the process of sleep, the importance of getting enough of it and the kinds of things that might disturb it. She then shares some tips and advice on how you might be able to help yourself get a better nights sleep. Sandi also mentions links for a sleep census and useful resources such as MIND, Sleep Council, BBC, NHS and using your local library.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.

This podcast is supported by Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset and UCB -  both of who have no editorial control on the contents.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Oct 26, 202134:50
Rheumatoid Arthritis - an overview with Dr Andrew Allard

Rheumatoid Arthritis - an overview with Dr Andrew Allard

In this first episode of our podcast series about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr Andrew Allard, Consultant Rheumatologist and RA Lead at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the various symptoms and diagnostic techniques for this condition.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.  

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.

This podcast is supported by Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset, The Hospital Saturday Fund and UCB -  both of who have no editorial control on the contents.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Sep 22, 202123:13
Rheumatoid Arthritis - medications and treatments with Dr Andrew Allard

Rheumatoid Arthritis - medications and treatments with Dr Andrew Allard

In this second episode of our podcast series about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr Andrew Allard, Consultant Rheumatologist and RA Lead at the RNHRD (Bath) who runs us through the medications and treatments available for this condition.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

If you can please rate our podcasts on your listening platform.

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

Please sign up to our mailing list if you would like to stay in touch and be notified about future podcasts via admin@birdbath.org.uk

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.

This podcast is supported by Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset, The Hospital Saturday Fund and UCB -  both of who have no editorial control on the contents.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Sep 22, 202120:28
Rheumatoid Arthritis - NRAS update with Clare Jacklin

Rheumatoid Arthritis - NRAS update with Clare Jacklin

In this episode of our podcast series about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) invites Clare Jacklin, Chief Executive of NRAS (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) to share an update on their work and campaigns.

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For links mentioned in the podcast you can also visit: NRAS (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) and the JIA NRAS website 

Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.

This podcast is supported by Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset, The Hospital Saturday Fund and UCB -  both of who have no editorial control on the contents.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Sep 22, 202153:19
Self-Management & Wellbeing for people with rheumatic conditions: Social Prescribing

Self-Management & Wellbeing for people with rheumatic conditions: Social Prescribing

In this first episode of our podcast series about Self-Management and Wellbeing, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Rachel Dawson, Social Prescribing Link Worker with the Minerva Primary Care Network. Rachel walks us through what Social Prescribing is, how to access it and ways it may be able to support you.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme.

This podcast is supported by Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset and UCB -  both of who have no editorial control on the contents.

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Jul 07, 202134:13
Psoriatic Arthritis: An overview with Dr Ellie Korendowych

Psoriatic Arthritis: An overview with Dr Ellie Korendowych

In this first episode of our podcast series about Psoriatic Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr Ellie Korendowych, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the various symptoms and diagnostic techniques for this condition. 

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

 Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.  

It is also supported by Amgen - for the avoidance of doubt, Amgen has provided grant funding but has not been involved in the content selection nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

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May 28, 202138:06
Psoriatic Arthritis: Medications and Research with Dr William Tillett

Psoriatic Arthritis: Medications and Research with Dr William Tillett

In this second episode of our podcast series about Psoriatic Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr William Tillett, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (Bath) who explains about the medications that are available for this condition and gives us an update on research at the hospital.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.

It is also supported by Amgen - for the avoidance of doubt, Amgen has provided grant funding but has not been involved in the content selection nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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May 28, 202149:12
Psoriatic Arthritis: why it's important to stay active and how - with Jade Skeates

Psoriatic Arthritis: why it's important to stay active and how - with Jade Skeates

In the third episode of our podcast series about Psoriatic Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Jade Skeates, Clinical and Team Lead, Rheumatology Physiotherapy at the RNHRD (Bath) who talks about the importance of staying active, how to find your motivation and set goals.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.

It is also supported by Amgen - for the avoidance of doubt, Amgen has provided grant funding but has not been involved in the content selection nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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May 28, 202146:57
Psoriatic Arthritis: a patient's experience - with Liz

Psoriatic Arthritis: a patient's experience - with Liz

In this fourth episode of our podcast series about Psoriatic Arthritis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Liz, a patient living with PsA who describes her journey to diagnosis, the impacts it has had on her life and shares her tips for self-managing the condition.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

The Patient and Public Engagement Programme is:

Supported by a hands-off sponsorship from Eli Lilly and Company Limited who have no involvement in the development or running of the programme and UCB who have no editorial control on the contents.

It is also supported by Amgen - for the avoidance of doubt, Amgen has provided grant funding but has not been involved in the content selection nor the subsequent review and approval of these materials.

Thank you to all our sponsors!

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

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May 28, 202134:46
Scleroderma Information Podcasts: Episode 1 An Overview with Dr John Pauling

Scleroderma Information Podcasts: Episode 1 An Overview with Dr John Pauling

In this first episode of our podcast series about Scleroderma & Raynaud's, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr John Pauling, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the various symptoms and diagnostic techniques for this condition.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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This podcast is supported by UCB who have no editorial control on the contents - thank you UCB.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Mar 18, 202147:53
Scleroderma Information Podcasts: Episode 2 Medications and Treatments with Dr John Pauling

Scleroderma Information Podcasts: Episode 2 Medications and Treatments with Dr John Pauling

In this second episode of our podcast series about Scleroderma & Raynaud's, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr John Pauling, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who runs us through the medications and treatments available for Scleroderma & Raynaud's.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Mar 18, 202117:26
Scleroderma Information Podcasts: Episode 3 Support Resources and Research with Dr John Pauling

Scleroderma Information Podcasts: Episode 3 Support Resources and Research with Dr John Pauling

In this third episode of our podcast series about Scleroderma & Raynaud's, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) continues to talk with Dr John Pauling, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) about support and resources and asks him what research is currently saying about Systemic Scleroderma.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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This podcast is supported by UCB who have no editorial control on the contents - thank you UCB.

To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Mar 18, 202113:31
Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (1 of 5): An overview and meds with Dr Raj Sengupta

Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (1 of 5): An overview and meds with Dr Raj Sengupta

In this first episode of our podcast series about Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr Raj Sengupta, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the various symptoms, diagnostic techniques and medications for this condition.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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Nov 29, 202044:41
Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (2 of 5): The Importance of Staying Active with Snr Physiotherapist Vicky Baldy

Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (2 of 5): The Importance of Staying Active with Snr Physiotherapist Vicky Baldy

In the second episode of our podcast series about Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) invites Vicky Baldy, Senior Physiotherapist at the RNHRD and Brownsword Therapies Centre (Bath) to talk about the importance of staying active and how exercise is a really useful self-management tool for people with axSpA.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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Nov 28, 202027:54
Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (3 of 5): The online axSpA course and research news with Dr Elizabeth Reilly

Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (3 of 5): The online axSpA course and research news with Dr Elizabeth Reilly

In this third episode of our podcast series about Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr Elizabeth Reilly who shares some news about research projects she has been working on in 2020 and how the new virtual axSpA online course has been going.  Dr Elizabeth Reilly is a Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) and School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath.   

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Nov 28, 202027:19
Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (4 of 5): Project Nightingale app with Rosie Barnett

Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (4 of 5): Project Nightingale app with Rosie Barnett

In this fourth episode of our podcast series about Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Bath University researcher Rosie Barnett who talks about her work on Project Nightingale - an app developed to help people with axSpA self track symptoms and better manage their condition.

For links mentioned in the podcast Rosies contact is rosiebarnett1@nhs.net  or twitter @RosieBarnett95  and the website link is Project Nightingale

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Nov 28, 202020:57
Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (5 of 5): NASS Update with Dr Dale Webb

Axial Spondyloarthritis Information Podcasts (5 of 5): NASS Update with Dr Dale Webb

In the fifth and final episode of our podcast series about Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) invites Dr Dale Webb, Chief Executive of NASS (National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society)  to share an update on the good works and campaigns of NASS during 2020 and what exciting plans they have for 2021.

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

For links mentioned in the podcast you can also visit: NASS (National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society) 

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To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases

Nov 28, 202028:13
Young Adults Rheumatology Information Podcasts: Episode 1 - Transitioning from paediatric to adult rheumatology care

Young Adults Rheumatology Information Podcasts: Episode 1 - Transitioning from paediatric to adult rheumatology care

This podcast series is aimed at providing useful information to young adults.  In the first episode, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with two rheumatology experts about the process of transitioning from paediatric to adult rheumatology care and how a special clinic for young adults set up at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath helps with that process.  Dr Valerie Rogers is a Consultant in Paediatric Rheumatology and Child and Adolescent Chronic Pain at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children,  and Dr Sarah Tansley is a Clinical Lecturer in Rheumatology at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath 

Did you know you can access all our information podcasts direct from BIRDs website?  Simply visit www.birdbath.org.uk/podcasts and scroll down the page to find the one you are looking for.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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Nov 05, 202028:49
Young Adults Rheumatology Information Podcasts: Episode 2 - All about the Young Adults Clinic

Young Adults Rheumatology Information Podcasts: Episode 2 - All about the Young Adults Clinic

This is the second podcast in our series aimed at providing useful information to young adults.  In this episode, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Jan Ball who is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath. Jan gives us an insight into this special transition clinic mentioned in the first podcast in this series and talks us through the kinds of things that happen during appointments.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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Nov 04, 202033:01
Young Adults Rheumatology Information Podcasts: Episode 3 - The importance of Pregnancy Planning

Young Adults Rheumatology Information Podcasts: Episode 3 - The importance of Pregnancy Planning

This podcast series is aimed at providing useful information to young adults with rheumatic conditions.  In this third episode of the series, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with two experts about the importance of pregnancy planning and what kinds of conversations to have with your medical teams.  Dr Ellie Korendowych is a Consultant in Rheumatology at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath and Claire Park is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynacologist at the Royal United Hospital, Bath

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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Nov 03, 202044:14
Vasculitis - an overview with Dr Sarah Skeoch

Vasculitis - an overview with Dr Sarah Skeoch

In this first episode of our podcast series about Vasculitis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr Sarah Skeoch, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the various symptoms that can fall under this wide ranging condition that creates inflammation of blood vessels.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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To find out more about BIRD and the PPE Programme visit:      The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases


Oct 02, 202020:53
Vasculitis medications with Dr John Pauling

Vasculitis medications with Dr John Pauling

In this second episode of our podcast series about Vasculitis, Mel Brooke, Patient and Public Engagement Programme Director (BIRD) talks with Dr John Pauling, Consultant Rheumatologist at the RNHRD (Bath) who explains about the range of medications that can be used for this condition which causes inflammation of the blood vessels.

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Please note: All content for BIRD's PPE podcasts are created for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or health provider with any questions you may have about your medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by BIRD or any of the expert podcast guests is solely at your own risk.

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Oct 02, 202016:29