Southpod is the voice of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. We provide health and social care services across five council areas but what exactly does that mean? Join us, the Communications team, and our occasional guest takeovers, as we discuss and explore the work of the Trust as we continue to provide safe, high quality care. We will talk to SHSCT staff and senior leaders to share with you the highs, the lows, the stresses and successes.
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Following on from ‘Walk This May’ and our focus on staying active during pregnancy and beyond. We sat down with an incredible mum, alongside her gorgeous 8‑month‑old baby, for a relaxed, real and honest chat about her journey through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and breastfeeding. Together we explored: Staying active during pregnancy Finding your way back to movement after baby The ups and downs…
We hear from Holly, a local mum who shares her experience of postnatal mental illness and recovery. Following the birth of her daughter, Holly experienced postpartum psychosis, a serious but treatable condition. She speaks honestly about how she felt in those early weeks, the support she received, and how she was able to rebuild her confidence and connection with her baby. We also hear from Health…
As part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (4–10 May), women share their experiences of accessing specialist perinatal mental health support in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. This podcast features women with lived experience and clinicians discussing the impact of early, tailored support during pregnancy and in the first year after birth. Perinatal mental health difficulties…
In this special Southpod episode for World Social Work Day 2026, we explore this year’s global theme: “Co-Building Hope and Harmony – A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.” Social workers play a vital role in supporting individuals, families and communities through some of life’s most challenging moments. In this conversation, colleagues from across our services reflect on what it means to…
In this episode we're joined by the Southern Trust Nutritional Standards Coordinator Dorota Culbert and Public Health Dietitian Collette O'Brien as they discuss the introduction of the HSC Nutritional Standards across facilities in the organisation. They explore what the standards mean in practice, how they support healthier choices for staff and visitors and the challenges and successes of…
On the latest edition of SOUTHPOD we’re joined by our Workplace Wellbeing Team to learn about the team and their roles, the support they’re offering our staff and impact they’re seeing their support have on teams across the Trust. We also learn about the role of our Wellbeing Champions and how the team are supporting them to keep wellbeing in the minds of staff.
We start the year off with a great incentive to get healthier. The Public Health Agency 's #DryJanuary campaign is to support and encourage people to abstain from drinking alcohol for the whole month. Read more here https://drugsandalcoholni.info/campaigns/djfgf/ Alcohol remains our number one drug of choice in Northern Ireland and we’re highlighting the work of our Community Addiction Service in…
Our Speech and Language therapist Debi, who works within Sure Start, shares valuable insights on how parents can play a pivotal role in their child's speech and language development. And how the benefits of focusing on how simple interactions during everyday activities can significantly enhance and help children thrive in speech and language development rather than relying solely on toys or…
Join us as we raise awareness for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Our latest podcast features Chris Barron, respiratory nurse specialist who looks further into COPD management, tips for better lung health and the latest treatments making a difference. Whether you're living with COPD, caring for some with the disease or just want to learn more, tune in here. #WorldCOPDDay…
Being breast aware means knowing what’s normal for you so you can spot any unusual changes as soon as possible. Nicola Pope knows that as she was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump on one of her breasts. Almost a year on from her diagnosis, Nicola shares her story to highlight why we all need to be breast aware.