Beste Mpf podcasts (2024)

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Episode 22 - Get ready for the 2024 MPFFU Convention 27:13

2M ago27:13

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In this episode. we welcome back President Matt Sahr and Secretary-Treasurer Terry Chesney. Matt and Terry are here to discuss the 2024 MPFFU Convention which is set to take place from April 29 through May 1, 2024, at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City. Members interested in attending should contact their local executive board for more details. …

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NHS Staff Survey Results 2023 15:04

2M ago15:04

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March is when the NHS Staff Survey results are published, and we are delighted to announce MPFT scorded above average in all nine of the key elements of the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, surpassing our previous year's results despite another difficult year for NHS services. In this episode we are joined by two colleagues from our Organisational Developmen…

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Episode 21 - 2023 Review & 2024 Outlook 53:01

3M ago53:01

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In this episode, key leaders of the MPFFU break down the MPFFU’s 2023 accomplishments, as well as what MPFFU members can look forward to in 2024. This episode is packed with insights that break down the MPFFU’s achievements in 2023 and what members can look forward to in 2024. This episode features the following topics and MPFFU representatives: 02…

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White Ribbon Accreditation 10:43

6M ago10:43

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Our Safeguarding Team offer an introduction to the White Ribbon campaign, and discuss the recent announcement of MPFT becoming White Ribbon accredited. Website links: White Ribbon UK Rape Crisis England & Wales Refuge A transcript of this episode is available from our website.

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Black History Month 2023 23:24

7M ago23:24

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To mark Black History Month 2023 we present a discussion between Jack McKinnell (Senior Peer Support Worker from the East Staffordshire Mental Health Support Team), Chanette Barnard (Director and Training Lead at Empower My Voice), and Simeon (a teacher at the Knowledge Room DE).

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Enable: supported employment services 22:33

7M ago22:33

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Unemployment rates are often high for people with mental health issues and the road to a new job can feel overwhelming. Within Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, MPFT is working with specialist mental health employment support service Enable to support people to find work suited to their interests and skills. We chat with Neil Woodhouse, an Early Int…

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Supporting the mental health of people sleeping rough and homeless 15:16

7M ago15:16

15:16

Mike Cooper and Jade Clarke are MPFT Mental Health Nurses who work with local authorities, housing associations, and voluntary and community organisations in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to offer mental health support to people who are sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness. They talk about the support they provide to some of the most vulne…

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Freedom to Speak Up Guardians 18:19

7M ago18:19

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Speaking up to raise a concern about anything that gets in the way of good patient care is vital in ensuring lessons are learned and services can continuously improve. To mark Speak Up Month, which takes place throughout October each year, we chat with Kath Chambers, one of MPFT’s Freedom to Speak Up Guardians about the role and process of speaking…

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A Fantastic Place to Work: putting people at the heart of what we do with Jo Probyn 20:43

7M ago20:43

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Jo Probyn (Head of Forensics) talks about her experience of being invited to 10 Downing Street to attend the 'NHS Heroes' event as part of the NHS75 celebrations. She also discusses her career path that led to her current role as Head of Forensics, and her receipt of "The Fantastic Place to Work Award" at our recent Staff Awards Ceremony. A transcr…

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Exploring the career of an Occupational Therapist at MPFT 14:54

8M ago14:54

14:54

In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Beth Barnett, an Occupational Therapist at MPFT. Listen to Beth open up about her career journey, and share the driving force behind her choice to become an Occupational Therapist, and highlight her favourite aspects of the role. If you would like to join our award-winning trust as an O…

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Episode 20 - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! 24:39

8M ago24:39

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MPFFU Podcast - Episode 20 – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! In this episode, we welcome Ken Barnes and Sara Cottington-Heath. Ken is a Captain with the Delta Twp FD - Local 2846. In addition, Ken is the MPFFU Western Trustee, as well as the co-chair of the MPFFU Education Committee. Sara is a Lieutenant with the City of Saginaw – Local 102, as well as a member …

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Episode 19 - The importance of adequate staffing 25:53

8M ago25:53

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In this episode, we welcome Jeff Lentz and Adam Ferrell. Jeff Lentz is a Battalion Chief with Dearborn FD Local 412, as well as their local president. Adam Ferrell is a lieutenant with the Dearborn FD, the Secretary for Local 412, as well as a member of the MPFFU Political Education Committee. Jeff and Adam are here to discuss the importance of ade…

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Episode 18 - A sit down with Ed Kelly - IAFF General President 24:40

8M ago24:40

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In this episode, we welcome Ed Kelly, the General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Ed “Edzo” Kelly has been a Boston Firefighter, or Jake, for over 25 years. As the General President, Ed and his team play a crucial role in shaping the future of the fire service, advocating for the well-being of firefighters, and l…

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Recondition the Nation 14:38

8M ago14:38

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In this episode we chat with two of our staff about the work that they have been doing to keep inpatients active during a hospital stay to support with their recovery. The fun, inventive approaches that they and others across the Trust have taken to support our patients has led to MPFT being one of just a handful of NHS trusts in the Midlands to re…

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Episode 17 - Grievances 101 16:17

9M ago16:17

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In this episode, we introduce you to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin is a firefighter paramedic with the Westland FD - Local 1279, as well as a member of the MPFFU Education Committee. Kevin is here to talk about contract grievances. For context, a grievance is 'an allegation or complaint by a member or members of a Union that there has been a violation, mis…

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Episode 16 - Contracts 101 26:34

9M ago26:34

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In this episode, we welcome back Mickey Wiewiura and introduce you to Matt Czarnecki. Mickey retired as a captain from the Dearborn Heights FD Local 1355 and is currently the MPFFU Eastern Trustee, as well as the Union Education Committee Chair. Matt Czarnecki is a sergeant with the Harrison Twp. FD Local 1737 and is currently a member of the MPFFU…

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0-19 Service: Breastfeeding and Returning to Work 8:06

10M ago8:06

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Join Carol and Stacey in this episode of the Parents PodcastSeries where they talk about breastfeeding when returning to work. It can be a daunting prospect thinking about returning towork while breastfeeding. Carol and Stacey discuss your rights as a breastfeeding employee and top tips on how to practically manage your return. Further information …

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Green Spaces 11:59

11M ago11:59

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In this episode of our podcast, we hear from Nicola Ball (Specialist Nurse Practitioner) who works in CAMHS, Lichfield. Nicola talks about the therapeutic benefits of being outside in green spaces, and the development of a garden for children and young people at Holly Lodge in Lichfield. Read about the work for MPFT's Green Team on our website, and…

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Episode 15 – Political Action Panel Discussion 27:06

11M ago27:06

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This episode was recorded live at the MPFFU Education Seminar that took place at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan on May 15, 2023. During the seminar, Geoff Lassers took part in emceeing the Political Action Panel discussion. The panel included Matt Sahr, the MPFFU President, Scott Bala, the MPFFU Political Action Committee Chair, and Melis…

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0-19 Service: Take Action Today, Put Them Away 10:35

11M ago10:35

10:35

In this episode Carol and Caroline talk about reducing the risks of accidental poisoning in children. From kitchen cleaner to medicines and things lurking in your garden shed, keeping them away from children is so important. We all wish we had eyes in the back of our heads but being more aware of where we store things in our homes should help us to…

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Episode 14 - The Value of Unions 26:50

12M ago26:50

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In this episode, we welcome Adam Bennet and Matt Layer. Adam Bennet is a firefighter with the Oshtemo fire department, as well as the president of local 5240. Matt Layer is a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Eastpointe Fire Department local 1561, as well as their Treasurer. Matt is a member of the MPFFU Recruitment and Retention Committee. The…

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0-19 Service: 5 Minute Mindfulness 7:55

12M ago7:55

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Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment, sensations and thoughts. Becoming more aware of the present moment can help us enjoy the world around us more and understand ourselves a little better. In this episode, health visitor Carol shares how mindfulness can be enjoyed in every day experiences and invites you to join her on a short gu…

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0-19 Service: Guided Meditation for Sleep 8:47

12M ago8:47

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Sleep is so important, but busy thoughts can whizz around our heads, making it difficult to settle. Join Health Visitor Carol as she invites you to follow a guided meditation to help quiet your mind in readiness for sleep. She uses a visualisation technique where you will imagine walking along a beautiful beach, keying into your senses, before find…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Community Foundation Grants 9:50

1y ago9:50

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In this latest episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Leanne Macpherson (Head of programmes at the Community Foundation for Staffordshire). Leanne describes the Community Foundation's role in approving grant applications to organisations seeking to provide community-based projects that help support people in Staffordshire with mental health illne…

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0-19 Service: Shake Off the Stress 5:39

1y ago5:39

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Join Carol (a health visitor within the 0-19 service) as she talks you through a physical activity to help shake off feelings of tension or stress from the body. This can be a useful technique to share with children; they too might benefit from shaking off feelings of tension or worry. Or you could decide to do this activity together with your chil…

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0-19 Service: Babies Cry, You Can Cope. 11:26

1y ago11:26

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In this episode Health Visitors Carol and Caroline talk about crying babies and the ICON messages that help people who care for babies cope with crying. Babies start to cry more from about 2 weeks old and starts to get less each week after 8 weeks old and whether there is a reason or not it can be frustrating, upsetting and extremely stressful. The…

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Whose Shoes 36:58

1y ago36:58

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, Lyse Edwards (Head of Operations for the Children and Families Care Group) talks with Gill Phillips (developer of Whose Shoes, a game for co-production) and Rachel Crook (one of the Professional Lead Nurses in the Care Group) about the Whose Shoes Game, and how the Care Group are hoping to use it to shape servic…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Serious Mental Illness 12:03

1y ago12:03

12:03

In this latest episode we hear about the collaborative work being undertaken by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, and colleagues from Primary Care (GP Practices) across Staffordshire. Their work is helping those people suffering from Serious Mental Illness (SMI) deal with both t…

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Celebrating becoming a University NHS Trust 8:07

1y ago8:07

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We are celebrating gaining University Trust status from Keele University. From Tuesday 4 April 2023, we will be known as Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. We will continue to use MPFT, for short, as this is widely used and well recognised. The award is in recognition of our contribution to research and education over a number of…

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Episode 13 - Social Media 101 for MPFFU Locals 23:33

1y ago23:33

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In this episode, we welcome back Matt Sahr and Amanda West to provide a clear and concise overview of the “do’s and don’ts” for MPFFU Locals to consider when using social media. Matt Sahr is the president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association (MPFFU), and a firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe Local 1561. Amanda West i…

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0-19 Service: Bed sharing or co-sleeping with baby 7:30

1y ago7:30

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In this episode Health Visitors Caroline and Leanne talk about bed sharing or co-sleeping with baby. They share evidence-based advice so that parents can make informed decisions about their choices, but also highlight when it is considered dangerous. A transcript of this episode is available for download. Website Links: The Families Health and Well…

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Episode 12 – The value of participating in MPFFU District meetings 12:18

1y ago12:18

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Each district is made up of the locals within that geographic area. Every spring and fall, district meetings are held to bring our locals and members together to network, as well as share ideas and information. The district meetings are a GREAT way for members to come together, eat, drink, and learn about what is happening at the State level, as we…

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Episode 11 – Political Education and Recruitment & Retention Committees Update 17:24

1y ago17:24

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In this two-part episode we welcome back the chairpersons of the MPFFU Recruitment & Retention Committee and the Political Education Committee. In the first part, we welcome back firefighter/paramedic Scott Korycki from the Dearborn FD local 412 who also serves as the MPFFU Recruitment and Retention Committee Chair. Scott will provide an update reg…

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0-19 Service: The Dangers of Button Batteries 9:52

1y ago9:52

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In episode 63 of The MPFT Podcast, Carol and Caroline (both Health Visitors with the Families Health and Wellbeing Service 0-19) talk about the dangers of button batteries. They share great advice and information about why they are dangerous, what parents and carers can do to keep their children safe, and what action to take if a button battery is …

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Service User and Carer Involvement 20:06

1y ago20:06

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from service uses and carers discuss why involvement is important and how it has benefitted them. Anyone wishing to get involved with the Community Mental Health Transformation can email mh-transformation@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone 07972 661 246. A transcript of this episode is available for download.…

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Episode 10 - Balancing firefighter health & wellness 19:45

1y ago19:45

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In this episode, we welcome Maureen Stocklein who is a retired firefighter / paramedic from the Canton Fire Department, local 2289 who served 22 years. Maureen, or Mo as she prefers to be called, has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years. While working as a professional firefighter in Canton Township, she worked three seasons as the Team Di…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisation Co-delivery 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear Lisa Healings from VAST and Garry Jones from Support Staffordshire, discussing how Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are working to co-deliver the Community Mental Health Transformation. Meet our Provider Partners (MPFT's Youtube channel) A transcript of this episode is avai…

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Episode 9 - What to expect in 2023 15:10

1+ y ago15:10

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In this episode, Matt Sahr, president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association, and firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe local 1561. During this episode, Matt will provide an overview of what MPFFU members can expect in 2023. Then, he’ll provide us with an update of the cancer presumption act, Public Act 152, the MPFFU Re…

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Project Synergy 11:31

1+ y ago11:31

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Chris Sands (Chief Financial Officer) and Alex Brett (Chief People Officer) describing Project Synergy: what it is, and why it came into being. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Older Adults 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear Matt Evans, Dr Angela Smith, Nicola Mayo, and Karen Wareham discussing the work taking place for older adults as part of the Community Mental Health Transformation. A transcript of this episode is available for download.

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Episode 8 - A sit down with MPFFU Committee members 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 8 is NOW AVAILABLE! In this episode, Matt Sahr (MPFFU President) and Geoff Lassers (MPFFU Podcast Host) sit down with various members from MPFFU Committees to ask three important questions: 1) WHY did you become a firefighter? 2) WHO should become a firefighter? 3) What should Michigan’s politicians know about the MPFFU an…

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Everything I wanted to know about Recruitment and Retention in the NHS, but was afraid to ask 15:47

1+ y ago15:47

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Neil Carr (Chief Executive) discussing the recruitment and retention difficulties facing the whole of the NHS, and what MPFT in particular is doing to solve these problems. A transcript of the episode is available for download.

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Staying Well Service: what to expect from an appointment 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast we hear from Charlotte Woodcock (Operational Lead for the Staying Well Service). Charlotte describes what the process and appointments will be like for anyone referred into the service. You can find more information about the Staying Well Service on our website. A transcript of this episode is available for downl…

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Episode 7 - The EMS Committee 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 7 is NOW AVAILABLE! In this episode, we sit down with Monty Nye who is a retired firefighter and paramedic from the Meridian Township Fire Department (Local 1600). Currently, Monty is an active retiree with the Grand Ledge Fire Department, Local 2627, as well as the MPFFU 5th District VP, and the MPFFU EMS Committee Chair.…

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Safewards 18:25

1+ y ago18:25

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Safewards is a national model of care implemented on all of our inpatient mental health wards. This episode features Steve Martin (Associate Chief Nurse) and Gary Firkins (Escalation Management Intervention Service Lead) discussing the principles behind Safewards, how it is deployed in practice, and the positive effects it has. A transcript of the …

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Episode 6 - The Health and Safety Committee 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Larry Gambotto and John Schwall. Larry Gambotto is the Captain of Training and Safety with the Rochester Hills Fire Department local 3472, as well as a member of the MPFFU Health and Safety Committee. John Schwall is a shift Captain with the Ferndale Fire Department local 812 and is also a member of the MPFFU Health…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Involvement 17:34

1+ y ago17:34

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from Fiona Moore, Kirstyn Marshall and Veronica Emlyn. They discuss Involvement and the important role it plays within the Community Mental Health Transformation. Anyone wishing to get involved with the Community Mental Health Transformation can email mh-transformation@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone 07972 661 …

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Episode 5 - The Union Education Committee 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

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In this episode, we’re joined by Mickey Wiewiura and Matt Sahr. Matt Sahr is a firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe local 1561, as well as the president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association. He’s also the one responsible for getting this podcast off the ground and out to our members. Mickey Wiewiura retired from the D…

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Community Mental Health Transformation: Looking back and looking ahead 16:27

1+ y ago16:27

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In this episode of The MPFT Podcast, we hear from Angie Upton, Dr Sarah Lunt, and Jane Munton-Davies. They discuss what Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust have achieved in the first year of the Community Mental Health Transformation and what we’re hoping to achieve in year 2. A transcript…

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Episode 4 - The Recruitment & Retention Committee 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 4 is NOW AVAILABLE! In this episode, I sit down with Scott Korycki, who has a long history and depth of experience as a professional firefighter and an active union representative at the local and state level. Scott is a current firefighter paramedic with Dearborn Fire Department local 412, as well as the MPFFU Recruitment…

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