Episode 2: Understanding Food Intolerances

05/22/23 • 35 min

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Paula Hallam, a specialist paediatric dietitian with over 20 years experience. Paula helps demystify the differences between intolerances and allergies, the common foods that cause intolerance and the symptoms of intolerance that families need to be aware of. Kate chats with Paula about secondary lactose-intolerance - a relatively common condition which has caused her own little girl, Olivia, months of tummy pain.

Tiny Tots Nutrition is the London/Surrey based nutrition practice of Paula Hallam BSc(Med)(Hons) RD, PG Cert. Paula is a registered specialist paediatric dietitian with 20 years experience offering professional, evidence based nutrition advice.
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Tiny Tots Nutrition

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Tiny Tots Nutrition

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Episode 1: Understanding Sepsis

In this episode, Kate talks to NHS consultant in Intensive Care, Dr Ron Daniels, who is also the Executive Director and founder of the UK Sepsis Trust. A staggering 48,000 deaths every year in the UK are linked to sepsis. Many of these could be prevented with better knowledge and understanding. In a recent survey, over 60% of people said they did not know the signs and symptoms of Sepsis. This podcast will empower you to help keep your family safe from sepsis by understanding what it is, and the signs and symptoms you need to look out for.
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Dr Ron Daniels is an NHS consultant in intensive care. He is Executive Director and founder of The UK Sepsis Trust and sits on the Executive Board of the Global Sepsis Alliance. Ron has worked closely with the NHS over the last 5 years to ensure that in England, more than 80% of patients presenting with suspected sepsis now receive appropriate antimicrobials rapidly.

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Learn more about sepsis and The UK Sepsis Trust here

Jason Watkins Documentary: In Memory of Maudie

Read more about William Mead’s Story here and on his mother Melissa’s Facebook page: A Mother Without A Child

Academic research group Ask Sniff

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Episode 3: Understanding Strokes

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to writer Jacky Burton about Kate’s experiences with her dad Graham, who suffered a stroke in 2018. Kate talks about the emotional and physical impacts of stroke on not only the sufferer but the whole family. She also discusses how important quick action is when a stroke strikes, helping you recognise the signs and symptoms so that you can save a loved one.

Jacky Burton is a writer and PR practitioner. With around twenty years Communications experience, Jacky runs her own agency Voice PR. Jacky loves researching, collecting and writing people's stories.

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The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.

References:

Stroke Association

NHS Guidance on Stroke

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