“I love to work with a diverse group of staff and patients and that I’m constantly learning and being challenged.”
Ahead of AHP day on 14 October, we hear from Sherelee Govender who works as a part-time orthotist at Whipps Cross Hospital.
#TeamBartsHealth blogs
“The variety of roles within my profession spans the whole human experience”
For Allied Health Professionals Day on 14 October, Libby Hough, head of therapies at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, talks about why she enjoys being a therapist and the wealth of opportunities available to AHPs.
Life as a physiotherapy student
Paul and Hayley, two physiotherapy students at Barts Health discuss their time as students during Covid.
My role as an orthoptist and how we’ve been expanding our work in the community
Alia Harrison, Community Lead Orthoptist at Whipps Cross Hospital, tells us more about her profession as an orthoptist and the work she is been doing to support the local community. She also tells us what her typical day looks like.
From a publishing house to our hospital
Liz Caraffi, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), talks about her professional journey ahead of AHP day.
What is a dietitian?
Ahead of AHP day on 14 October, we hear from Ana Correia about her role as a dietitian at Newham Hospital.
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month at Barts Health gives us the opportunity to share and celebrate the impact of black heritage and culture and recognise the contributions and achievements of those of African or Caribbean heritage.
Dance, movement and cerebral palsy
Hello, my name is Ricarda Tillman and I'm a paediatric neuromuscular orthopaedic physiotherapist (a mouthful I know!). My role involves helping to treat and manage disorders in children that affect the muscles.
Our youth empowerment squad focus on mental health
During September's youth empowerment meeting, members celebrated mental health awareness week.
Meet your new head of wellbeing
Tanya (Tarn) Usher has been appointed our head of wellbeing for The Royal London and Mile End. The role is the first of its kind for our hospitals, and the first in a team of four dedicated wellbeing roles.