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Don't say the Q word

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).

Podcast · By Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust · British English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 14, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    Episode 8: Fighting back against it (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Don’t Say the Q Word , we hear from Lisa Beresford, Head of Risk Management, as she shares her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. Lisa talks openly about the experience of receiving her diagnosis, navigating treatment and the uncertainty that can come with living with cancer. We’re also joined by Consultant Nicolas Martinez-Calle, an expert in Haematology, who helps us understand more about the condition, how it is diagnosed and treated, and w

  2. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    Episode 7: My daughter nearly died from a chip shop sausage (opens the original)

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    In the latest episode, we meet the woman who has worked at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) since she trained here as a student nurse from the age of 18 in 1992. When her daughter almost died in A&E at Queens Medical Centre, Lisa saw the power of NUH care and was inspired to work as a Lead Clinical Nurse specialist in Allergy in Nottingham Children’s Hospital. Alongside her colleague and the lady who cared for both of Lisa’s children - Children's respiratory and community nurse, Debra Forst

  3. Episode · Jul 8, 2026

    Episode 6: " If I fell asleep, I would die" (opens the original)

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    After being admitted to intensive care at QMC with critically low sodium levels in July 2024, Seth Fenton's family feared the worst. Following a lifesaving diagnosis of Addison’s disease and months of recovery, Seth not only rebuilt his life but went on to complete the Outlaw Sprint Triathlon to raise money for Nottingham Hospitals Charity. In this episode of Don’t Say the Q Word , Seth shares his remarkable story and thanks the NUH staff who saved his life.

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