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Don't say the Q word

Don't say the Q word

Written by: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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This NHS hospital podcast shines a light on the incredible patients, staff and achievements within a busy NHS trust. Don’t Say the Q Word is a monthly series going behind the scenes at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). Wherever you live, hospital stories share the same passion, challenges, dedication, teamwork and above all, care. From porters to professors, med students to medical directors, hear the voices at the heart of Nottingham's City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Ropewalk House and the National Rehabilitation Centre. Whatever you do Don't say the Q word!Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Episode 2: Refined by time, not defined by it
    May 1 2026

    Episode 2 introduces Beth Carey, a highly specialist geriatric physiotherapist at NUH.

    Beth’s passion for caring for older patients is a joy to hear.

    She shares the extraordinary conversations she has at work — from former pit workers who still carry coal fragments intheir hands, to a retired naval officer involved in covert operations during the Korean War.

    Beth believes we should all be able to stay energetic wellinto our 90s and beyond, and is passionate that age should never be a reason for someone to be written off — not just physically, but for the stories they hold and the contributions they’ve made to history.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 1: A day in the life of a hospital
    Apr 2 2026

    In the first episode, which was recorded and filmed on the Trust’s 20th anniversary, April 1, we get a real flavour of a day in the life of a hospital. Hosted in the busy D floor restaurant at Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), we hear from a deputy sister turned patient who is thankful for the care she has had after kidney failure from a rare autoimmune disease; the meet and greet volunteer who is giving back after a grandchild was saved; the Easter vistors who delivered a thousand Easter eggs to the Children's Hospital in their Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Fire Engine; and our CEO who admits he can't remember his first aid training so he'll leave it to the professionals!

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    56 mins
  • Shhh! The trailer is here!
    Mar 27 2026

    "Don't say the Q word!" is a brand new NHS podcast, set in one of the biggest and busiest acute teaching trusts, is about to land so stick it in your podcast favourites ready for episode 1 on Friday 3rd April.

    We just wanted to tease you with a glimpse of the types of incredible voices and stories you will be hearing each month.

    Get ready for Friday 3rd April.

    But, whatever you do, "Don't say the Q word!"

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    2 mins
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