Paramedic Insight Podcast:
The College of Paramedics presents a podcast series featuring news, interviews, discussion and up-to-date analysis from around the world of paramedic practice. It is hosted by Gary Strong and Lewis Andrews. Listeners can follow the series on social media using #paracpd and via the College of Paramedics website. The show includes introductory music by Rob Giles and The Stretch Report.
Episodes
'It's not like this in the real world'. Dave Halliwell FCPara
Driven by a passion for authentic education in paramedic practice, Dave Halliwell shares his unique journey as an educator, his insights and vision. From early beginnings as a military medic attempting to convert his skills and knowledge to civilian prehospital care, through to his transformational approach to manikins and simulation, and more, Dave tells a story of curiosity, experimentation and
Paramedics - don’t miss out on a tax refund for work
Did you know that paramedics can claim tax rebates for such items as uniform cleaning, professional registration and professional body membership? That includes making a claim for your membership of the College of Paramedics.
Clare Merrills, Head of PR, Press & Digital Communications at HMRC explains to Gary Strong how to set up an account and make a claim. Clare and Gary discuss what sort of
International Paramedics Day 2023 - Spotlight on Nigeria
Gary Strong and Poppy Simmonds chat to Henry Agbor, a truly international paramedic, about his passion for the role of the paramedic in his home country and continent.
The theme for International Paramedics Day this year is What Paramedics Do. On July 8, the College of Paramedics, the professional body for paramedics in the UK will come together with more than 50 global paramedic associations, hig
Rory O'Connor with Adrian Chiles on Radio Five Live
Rory O'Connor with Adrian Chiles on Radio Five Live
Graham Clark talks on LBC Radio
Graham Clark MCPara, East of England Council Representative at the College of Paramedics talked on LBC Radio about extreme pressures on the ambulance service, including heatwave and staff absences due to COVID.
Jo Mildenhall talks mental health on Radio Solent
Jo Mildenhall MCPara, Paramedic Mental Health Project Lead at the College of Paramedics talks about paramedic mental health on radio Solent.
Saving Lives is Not Enough
Gary Strong talks to Krissie Stiles and David Wales about the ground breaking report Saving Lives is Not Enough: a casualty-centred proposal identifying how Fire and Rescue Services can improve pre-hospital care and quality of life outcomes for burn survivors.
The report considers how actions on scene can help to determine long term quality of life outcomes, recognising that the casualty is
Black History: Further Perspectives
Gary Strong talks to Bo Escritt and Tracy Nicholls about what we can learn from the recent celebrations of Black History in order to address the challenges of diversity and representation in the paramedic profession. 2020 has brought a renewed understanding of the continued prevalence of racism and Covid 19 has shed a harsh light on contemporary health inequalities based on race.  
Black History Month: a paramedic perspective
Gary Strong talks to Islam Faqir and Matondo Manzeninga about Black History Month and their experiences as non-white paramedics. What are the barriers to inclusivity that exist within the culture of the paramedic profession? How can we go about breaking these down and ensuring that our profession becomes more representative of the communities it serves?
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Prehospital burns care: updated
Harriet Ashman talks to Gary Strong about the care of burn injured patients. Burns can be life-changing for the patient. These injuries are infrequently encountered by paramedics, yet the care given in the first period of time post injury can have a significant impact on injury prognosis. How can we make sure that we are well prepared to act swiftly and appropriately when caring
Paramedic Diversity 2020
Islam Faqir, chair of the College of Paramedics Diversity Steering Group, chats to Gary Strong about the importance of diversity in the paramedic profession and the vision for the group's work. Against the backdrop of lockdown, Izzy and Gary consider the disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on non-white communities, people with disabilities and those who live in areas of ec
Rewound: The Changing Face of the Paramedic Profession
Recorded and originally released early in 2018, this discussion between Islam Faqir, Shirmilla Datta and Gary Strong considers why issues of diversity, equality and fairness in the workplace are so important for the paramedic profession to address. Izzy and Shirmilla share some of their career experiences and discuss the problems associated with hidden discrimination and institutional bias.
Domestic Violence - What Can Paramedics Do?
Gary Strong talks to Michelle O’Keeffe about domestic violence. How prevalent is it in society and how can paramedics recognise the signs? What actions should be taken if we suspect our patient is a victim? What impact has lockdown had upon the services caring for victims?
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Michelle is Service Improvement Coordinato
Understanding Frailty: a Paramedic Perspective
Gary Strong talks to Carol Robertson about the challenges of responding to the needs of persons living with frailty. What exactly is frailty? How can paramedics best recognise it and manage patients appropriately and with dignity? What has been the impact of Covid-19?
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New Ways of Working: Paramedics in Primary Care
Gary Strong chats to Alyesha Proctor about her role as a paramedic working in a GP practice. What are the attractions of working in this environment, and what are the new challenges that paramedics face when they move from ambulance based practice to primary care? How has practice changes during the Covid-19 response?
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New Ways of Working: the Rotating Paramedic Programme in Wales
Gary Strong chats to Andy Swinburn about the ambulance service response to the challenges of ever increasing demand. How can the Rotating Paramedic role enable services to offer the right care to all our patients? How should we go about developing highly skilled Advanced Paramedics for these exciting new roles?
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Covid 19 - a joint podcast from the College of Paramedics and PHEMcast
PHEMCast is an prehospital emergency care podcast series created by Emergency Medicine Consultants Clare Bosanko and Tim Nutbeam. In this shared podcast, Clare and Tim join Gary and Stephen to discuss the prehospital response to Covid-19 up to 1 May 2020.
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Dr Clare Bosanko and Dr Tim Nutbeam are both active in preho
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Mental Health - Staying Well During the Covid-19 Response
Gary Strong chats to Andy Elwood about his journey with mental health. What are the top tips for staying healthy, at a time of unease and anxiety for all emergency responders and healthcare workers?
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Andy is a Search and Rescue Paramedic, a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and campaigner and a member of the
Paramedic Insight Podcast: A message for you: Remember
A message for you: Remember
Esther Murray, Health Psychologist
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Paramedic Insight Podcast: Managing Minor Injuries During the Covid-19 Response
Gary Strong and Stephen Moakes discuss options and considerations when managing minor injuries during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Joint Regulatory Bodies Covid-19 statement advises that in these exceptional circumstances professionals may need to depart from established procedures in order to care for patients and people. Is this an opportunity to think differently about the way w
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Early Registration During the Covid-19 Response 1
Chloe and John are final year paramedic students who have completed all clinical placements and gained employment as paramedics on the HCPC's Covid-19 Temporary Register. How do they feel about starting their paramedic careers earlier than planned, in the context of the pandemic? Ben Watts asks them what they are expecting, what support they are hoping for and what are their tips for a
Paramedic Insight Podcast - Non Technical Skills and the Challenges of the Covid 19 Response
Roger Alcock discusses with Ben Watts the importance of non-technical skills for providing excellent patient care. A veteran of the 2014 UK response to the West Africa ebola crisis, Roger shares his experience of working in full PPE in the hot zone and subsequent experience as a patient in isolation and on the receiving end. How can we communicate effectively with one another and our p
Paramedic Insight Podcast - Critical Care Paramedics and the Covid 19 Response
Ben Watts, Mark Faulkner and Wayne Auton discuss the various ways in which Critical Care Paramedics work and the challenges and changes brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. How are Critical Care Paramedics deployed? What has been the impact of Covid 19 on normal working practices? What lessons are being learned? This is a timely and important discussion which offers helpful ad
Paramedic Insight Podcast: Introduction to series
Ben Watts and Gary Strong discuss the importance of CPD and the challenges of doing CPD during the Covid 19 pandemic. How on earth do we keep our CPD up to date when we are under so much pressure? What learning opportunities are available right now?
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Gary is the National CPD Lead for the College of Paramedics https://coll
