Neuro Stories

In this episode or Neuro Stories, hear Principal Radiographer Michele Bolger explain the complex world of scanning and imaging patients and how important those results can be in diagnosis and operations.

In this episode, we chat to Dr Berwick about his work in pain medicine, what inspired him to become a doctor, and the innovative research he and the team at The Walton Centre are conducting to further treatment options.

In this episode, hear from Ward Managers Abbie Birch and Jade Gerrard. They look after two very different wards. They talk about how they differ, and the high level of nursing care required in each

In this episode of Neuro Stories, you can hear from Consultant Neurosurgeon Ms Katie Gilkes, who specialises in skull base surgery - a highly complex area of brain surgery. She talks about how she came to be a neurosurgeon, and the pleasure of working with patients from all walks of life. 

In this special Trauma Room One episode of Neuro Stories, hear from Recovery Sister Suzy Burrows and Specialist Physiotherapist Chloe Merry about the patient journey beyond neurosurgery, and how rewarding supporting patients is with every step they take.

In this special Trauma Room One Episode of Neuro Stories, Consultant Neurosurgeons Mr Matthew Stovell and Mr Nisaharan Srikandarajah discuss the intricacies of neurosurgery, team work being king, and how to work with a film crew to tell compelling patient stories.

In this special episode of the hospital's podcast Neuro Stories, hear from The Walton Centre Charity Patron David Fairclough and his daughter Sophie talk about relatives accommodation Home from Home being ten years old, the fundraising needed to keep it open, and annual Jan Fairclough Ball which is this year supporting the amazing facility. Go to www.thewaltoncentrecharity.org

In this special episode of Neuro Stories, you can listen to Trauma Room One Series Producer Andrew Nicholson and Story Producer Laura Hooper talk about the challenges of filming in a busy specialist neuroscience hospital, and the value of telling compelling staff and patient stories

In this special episode of Neuro Stories, we take a closer look at stroke services and mechanical thrombectomies performed here at The Walton Centre. Listen to Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists Dr Mohammad Altibi and Dr Richard Pullicino talk about taking part in Trauma Room One (streaming on My5) and the challenges of tackling strokes.

In this special episode of Neuro Stories, we take you behind the scenes of Trauma Room One, a documentary series focusing on neurosurgery here at The Walton Centre. Listen to Consultant Neurosurgeon Professor Andrew Brodbelt and Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Hannah Jones Reynolds talk about working with the film crews to bring incredible patients stories to your TV screen.Stream past and present episodes of Trauma Room One on My5.

The final episode of series three features The Walton Centre Charity's Head of Fundraising Madeleine Fletcher. Hear Madeleine discuss the ever-changing landscape of fundraising, and how having steadfast supporters can enhance services for patients and staff.

Hear from Consultant Neuroradiologist Dr Samantha Mills in this episode of Neuro Stories. Dr Mills describes the complex job of analysing scans and images to assist in many aspects of patient care - from diagnosis to building the map neurosurgeons follow to perform lifesaving procedures.

In this episode of Neuro Stories, hear from Complex Rehabilitation Ward Manager Laura Parker. Laura talks about the amazing staff and patients she has worked with over her career, and also the valuable life lessons she learned from work outside of the NHS

In this episode of Neuro Stories, hear from Consultant Neurologist Dr James Holt about the complex movement disorders he looks after and researches.

In this episode we're joined by Chief Executive Officer Jan Ross. Jan talks about her progression through the NHS, from becoming a 'Modern Matron' and ultimately becoming the leader of an outstanding specialist hospital. Jan also discusses the importance of feedback, and always striving for higher quality care.

In this episode, hear from Consultant Neurosurgeon Professor Andrew Brodbelt & Neurosurgery Trainee Mr Ahmad Ali about surgery, working with patients, and the nature of their work at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.

In this unique bonus episode as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, hear from Nikki, who had a brain tumour last year, Liam her partner, who is fundraising for The Walton Centre Charity and Professor Michael Jenkinson, who explains the complex nature of brain tumours.

In the last episode of the second series, Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Neuro Myelitis Optica (NMOSD) Dr Saif Huda talks about his specialism, keeping it simple with patients, and the powerful impact of clinical research.

In this episode, Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) Katy Walker talks about the high level of care provided in The Walton Centre's ICU from the multidisciplinary team.

In this episode, hear from Physiotherapist Gary Walsh talk about his new specialist role in the Brain Tumour Pathway here at The Walton Centre. Gary talks about what goes into supporting patients with brain tumours therapeutically, and the resilience of this patient group.

In this episode, hear from Chief Nurse of The Walton Centre Nicky Martin. She talks about overseeing not only the nursing at the specialist Trust, but the Allied Health Professionals too. Nicky blends years of nursing experience with a rare personal perspective on patient care.

In this latest episode of Neuro Stories, hear from ICU Pharmacist Taseen Rahman as they explain the complex world of pharmacy in a neuro-intensive care setting and the importance of working in a multidisciplinary team.

In the first episode of the new series of Neuro Stories, meet Consultant Microbiologist Dr Susan Larkin and hear all about the importance of microbiology management in The Walton Centre, and why simply washing your hands can make all the difference.

In this final episode of the first series of Neuro Stories, listen to Advanced Nurse Practitioner Jon Smith talk about the ever evolving world of neuropsychiatric nursing, and how the service for patients has grown here at The Walton Centre.

In this episode of Neuro Stories, you can head from Consultant Neuroanaesthetist Dr Jennifer Burgess. She talks about her move from Physiology to Anaesthesia, her work as the Clinical Lead for Organ Donation and how she is secretly being a mean crotcheter...

In this episode, you can hear from Service Manager Caroline Finnegan about the fascinating world of Neurophysiology. Staff at The Walton Centre who work in Neurophysiology investigate the function of the central and peripheral nervous system to diagnose and manage a range of neurological disorders.

In this episode of Neuro Stories, listen to Occupational Therapist (OT) Charlotte Ackerman talk about her profession. Charlotte describes the complex nature of OT generally and here at The Walton Centre, and also the focus on function, so patients can be back to as close to normal as possible.

As part of Brain Tumour Awareness Month (March 2024) we talk to Professor Michael Jenkinson, who is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in Neuro-oncology. Professor Jenkinson talks about what inspired him to become a surgeon and what motivates him in day-to-day work and the treatment enhancing research he leads

Welcome to Neuro Stories, the podcast that highlights the people behind Neuroscience at The Walton Centre. Together, we will lift the lid on the complex worlds of Neurology and Neurosurgery and everything in between, hearing fascinating tales of the incredible staff and services carried out in the hospital, every day. This episode is with Consultant Neurologist Dr Anita Krishnan, Divisional Clinical Director of Neurology at The Walton Centre.