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The Impact Interviews take us on a journey into the life and work of exceptional people creating positive social change. Join us and 1000s of others worldwide as we tune in to authentic conversations, raw stories and the true spirit of people who've made a difference.

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July 24, 202517 min

It is important to show people how loved they are

Meet Sally and Rebecca Russel, founders of the The Cowshed in Wokingham, UK. They have helped over 30,000 people in the past 5 years across Berkshire by providing support to individuals of all backgrounds during times of personal crisis. Their mission is simple yet impactful: to offer good quality, cleaned, and ironed clothes and other essential items free of charge to those in need. This episode is full of human stories of kindness and possibly the best advice of all - be audacious, be cheeky, throw the embarassment out of the window, but ultimately listen to your heart.https://www.thecowshed.org/Thanks so much to Amelia, our guest presenter, and to Sally and Rebecca for sharing their story. If you would like to find out more - please visit https://www.thecowshed.org/what-is-the-cowshed/

December 5, 202419 min

Big changes come from doing little things

In this episode of The Impact Interviews we dive into the inspiring journey of David and Heather, the visionary co-founders of Kaydiar Limited. Established in 2018 as a spin-out from Cardiff Metropolitan University, Kaydiar is on a mission to revolutionize foot care through innovative technologies. David and Heather co-founded the company to address the gaps in current solutions for diabetic foot care. His vision led to the development of the DiaSole and ZeroSole products, designed to help those suffering from diabetic foot ulcers and pressure-induced corns or calluses. These products feature customizable hexagonal mesh frames, allowing wearers to adjust the soles to meet their treatment needs. Heather, with her hands-on expertise in lower-limb biomechanics and diabetic foot disease from both the NHS and private practice, brings a wealth of knowledge to the company. Together, they are determined to improve patient outcomes and tackle the growing health crisis of diabetic foot disease.Kaydiar is also looking to the future with their groundbreaking PROMorph technology, a revolutionary composite material set to disrupt the podiatry and orthotics industry. This new innovation aims to enhance recovery for patients using casts, braces, and other medically-prescribed orthotics, marking the next step in Kaydiar’s mission to make a lasting impact on healthcare. Tune in for an exciting conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the drive to improve lives through cutting-edge medical technology.visit www.kaydiar.co.uk

December 5, 202419 min

There's a magic in what I do

In this festive episode of The Impact Interviews, we sit down with none other than Father Christmas himself! Together, we we explore the profound impact of the big guy himself on cultures worldwide, from the joy he brings to children to the timeless traditions he inspires. Father Christmas shares his thoughts on the power of storytelling and how his legend has been passed down through generations and how he creates a sense of magic in what he does. We also think about the true magic of Christmas—what it means beyond the gifts and decorations, and how we can all reconnect with the heart of the holiday season. Whether you're a believer or simply in the holiday spirit, this conversation will remind you of the joy, hope, and magic that make Christmas so special. Don't miss it!

June 8, 202419 min

To want to make an impact is part of being a human!

Noelle Morgan is a Certified Professional Coach and member of the PPI group at AUKCAR. She brings to life exactly what it means to be involved in research as a patient, why it's important to speak up and impact of bringing a patient voice to research. Welcome to Series 2 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring world of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR). Following the insightful interview by Monica Fletcher in Series 1, this new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people and work of the centre. Find out more about Noelle's approach to coaching at https://coachnoelle.com/.Read the report at https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/aukcar/our-impacthttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/https://coachnoelle.com/

June 8, 202419 min

Transforming patient involvement in asthma research

Dr. Tracy Jackson is a Senior Research Fellow based within the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh. She leads on Patient and Public Involvement for AUKCAR.In this episode, we hear from Tracy about how she built the biggest Public and Patient Involvement group in the world and the impact that co-creating research with patients has on outcomes. Welcome to Series 2 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring world of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR). Following the insightful interview by Monica Fletcher in Series 1, this new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people and work of the centre. Read the report at https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/aukcar/our-impacthttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

June 8, 202443 min

Supported Self-care is the key to managing patients with asthma

Hilary Pinnock is Personal Chair of Primary Care Respiratory Medicine at the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh. Hilary is a passionate advocate of supported self-care of patients with asthma and COPD and finding ways to implement new ideas into clinical practice.Welcome to Series 2 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring world of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR). Following the insightful interview by Monica Fletcher in Series 1, this new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people and work of the centre. Read the report at https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/aukcar/our-impacthttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

June 8, 202444 min

We tried something that no-one had ever done before

Professor Gwyneth Davies leads the UK Postgraduate Training Programme for Asthma Researchers (Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research) and is an Honorary Respiratory Consultant at Swansea Bay University Health Board where she leads the Asthma serviceJoin us as we hear how Gwyn is shaping future careers in respiratory research by implementing new ways of training the researchers of the future. Welcome to Series 2 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring world of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR). Following the insightful interview by Monica Fletcher in Series 1, this new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people and work of the centre. Read the report at https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/aukcar/our-impacthttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

June 8, 202420 min

Don't underestimate serendipity!

Professor Chris Griffiths is Professor of Primary Care at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London and Co-Director of AUKCAR.Chris leads work addressing air pollution and health effects, asthma and respiratory disease, infectious disease including tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis, vitamin D biology and domestic violence. He has a published over 35 trials and meta-analyses of trials. He leads the NIHR-funded evaluation of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.Join us as we hear a sneak preview of the impact of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone on children's health and explore the idea that serendipity is important to creating great impact. Welcome to Series 2 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring world of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR). Following the insightful interview by Monica Fletcher in Series 1, this new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people and work of the centre. Read the report at https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/aukcar/our-impacthttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

June 8, 202444 min

World leading capability doesn't just happen overnight

Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh is co-director of AUKCAR , Dean of Data for The University of Edinburgh, and a Research Director of Health Data Research UK.Aziz is a primary care academic and epidemiologist with substantial research interests in asthma/allergy and in leveraging the potential of health information technology and data science to transform the delivery of care and improve population health. Find out about the very real impact that data was able to have on people with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome to Series 2 of our podcast, where we explore the inspiring world of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR). Following the insightful interview by Monica Fletcher in Series 1, this new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people and work of the centre. Read the report at https://www.ed.ac.uk/usher/aukcar/our-impacthttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

April 28, 202418 min

Creating communities and the power of the ripple effect

Chris Borrett was a founder member of the Sydney chapter of Leaders for Climate Action and is now an Investment Director at Mercia Ventures. LFCA, a subsidiary of the Berlin-based NGO LFCA Umweltschuz e.V, is a membership organisation which gives its members practical knowledge and skills to drive lasting change within organisations who want to achieve sustainability goals.With nearly 4000 members from organisations such as Spotify, Canva, Soundcloud and Draper Esprit, Chris explains the power of the ripple effect in achieving permanent positive sustainability improvements and how LFCA uses the power of networks to do just that.