In this insightful episode, host Stephen Tomlin—Director of the Children’s Research and Innovation
Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central London
ICB—joins Caroline Dalton from the Medication Information Team at GOSH to explore how digital
innovation and informed prescribing can benefit both patient safety and the environment.
Together, they dive into:
- The digitalisation of prescribing: safer for patients, better for the planet
- Why consistent environmental data on medications matters for clinical decisions
- How medicines optimisation supports sustainable prescribing and improves outcomes
- The power of education and even gamification in helping patients take their medicines well

From practical strategies to forward-thinking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for anyone
passionate about greener healthcare and patient-first innovation.

Listen now and discover how smarter prescribing can lead to a healthier future—for people
and the planet.

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In this powerful episode, host Stephen Tomlin—Director of the Children’s Research and Innovation Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central London ICB—sits down with the inspiring Minna Eli, Advanced Pharmacy Practitioner and co-founder of Pharmacy Declares.

Together, they unpack the staggering fact that 25% of the NHS’s carbon footprint comes from medications. But this isn’t just about numbers—it’s about actionable change. From prescribing habits to procurement decisions, Stephen and Minna explore how clinicians can make a real difference in reducing environmental impact.

Topics include:
- How we use, choose, and manage medicines sustainably
- Why you should never pour meds down the sink
- The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s sustainability toolkit

Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply passionate about greener healthcare, this
episode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas to help drive change.

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In this series of GOSH pods goes Green, we will be exploring Medicines Sustainability and the impact of pharmaceuticals on our environment. In this introductory episode Sarah Ahmed, GOSH Digital Fellow, talks to Stephen Tomlin—Director of the Children’s Research and Innovation Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Medicines Sustainability Lead for North Central London ICB.

They give us an overview of the series and what we can expect including:
- the overarching principles of medications sustainability,
- using meds well
- safer pharma
- our use of inhalers
- waste and disposal of pharmaceuticals

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In this episode of Making the GRID, join host Dr Ahmed Elmakki as he sits down with two inspirational paediatricians who have successfully navigated the competitive UK GRID (Growth, Recruitment and Development) training pathway as International Medical Graduates (IMGs).

Our guests, Dr Ehinomen Imoisili (ST5 Paediatric Trainee, soon to begin a GRID post in Paediatric Gastroenterology) and Dr Ogechukwu Okpala (ST8 Paediatric Neurology GRID Trainee), share their experiences, challenges, and practical tips for IMGs considering or preparing for the Paediatric GRID applications.

Listeners can expect:

• First-hand insights into the GRID application process
• How to strengthen your portfolio and tailor your training journey
• Navigating the unique challenges faced by IMGs in the GRID interview preparation
• Advice on interviews, timing, mentorship, and staying motivated

Whether you're just starting ST training or actively planning for GRID, this conversation is packed with valuable guidance, relatable stories, and encouragement to help you take the next step in your paediatric subspecialty journey.

We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/

This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.

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Join us for a very special episode of Practicing Paediatrics as we talk to Dr Maaike Kusters about human phenotype ontology, or HPO, and how it can be used in clinical practice.

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Join Dr. Kiki Syrad, Director of Research and Innovation at Great Ormond Street Hospital, as she takes you inside the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children. In this episode, Dr. Syrad shares groundbreaking achievements in rare disease research and the crucial role innovation plays in advancing treatments. She’s joined by Professor Manju Kurian, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and leading researcher in neurogenetics. Together, they explore the latest on rare disease trials, funding challenges, equitable access to gene therapies, and Professor Kurian's work in neurodevelopmental disorders. Tune in to hear how GOSH is shaping the future of paediatric care for rare diseases.
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Welcome to PlayPods, the new series from the GOSH Learning Academy and the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The Play Team are an indispensable part of the MDT at both Great Ormond Street Hospital and in children's wards across the country. Play is vital for promoting wellbeing in babies, children, young people, and their families. It offers a safe outlet for big emotions, a space to feel grounded and it can act as a means of understanding and navigating the complicated and scary world of healthcare.

In this four episode series we're going to explore the power of play and the role of the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In today's episode we talk to Amy, Jodie and Claudia about the use of normalising and developmental play for children in hospital.

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You can find the GOSH Play Team on Instagram at @GOSHPlayTeam

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The Play Team at GOSH is fully funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). It’s just one example of how the charity’s supporters, partners and fundraisers help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhoods possible.

As well as vital support services that help save childhoods, GOSH Charity funds groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and child-centred facilities that help save lives, too.

Visit gosh.org to learn more about GOSH Charity’s role and how it supports services like the Play team.

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Welcome to PlayPods, the new series from the GOSH Learning Academy and the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The Play Team are an indispensable part of the MDT at both Great Ormond Street Hospital and in children's wards across the country. Play is vital for promoting wellbeing in babies, children, young people, and their families. It offers a safe outlet for big emotions, a space to feel grounded and it can act as a means of understanding and navigating the complicated and scary world of healthcare.

In this four episode series we're going to explore the power of play and the role of the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In today's episode we talk to Holly, Charlotte and Sian (on behalf of Cheryl) who are going to talk to us about how play is used around procedures such as blood tests and cannulas.

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You can find the GOSH Play Team on Instagram at @GOSHPlayTeam

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The Play Team at GOSH is fully funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). It’s just one example of how the charity’s supporters, partners and fundraisers help give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhoods possible.

As well as vital support services that help save childhoods, GOSH Charity funds groundbreaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment and child-centred facilities that help save lives, too.

Visit gosh.org to learn more about GOSH Charity’s role and how it supports services like the Play team.

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We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, or your suggestions for future topics. Please help us by filling out our feedback survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GOSHpodcasts/

This podcast is brought to you the GOSH Learning Academy. To find more about our work you can visit our website here: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/gosh-learning-academy/.

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