CHR Interviews

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Dave 'Fattay' Forder, opened Cafe Forever 23 on Raglan Street, Coventry, alongside business partner and friend Lorisa Smith earlier this year. It was named after his son, Kane Forder, who took his own life aged 23. Dave now helps other people with mental health

The Government's new free, one-off MenB vaccination programme for current Year 13 pupils and under-25s starting university or residential further education this autumn begins on Monday 20 July. The interview features: Leo Strider, who survived bacterial meningitis after spending four days on a ventilator Michelle Bresnahan, whose 16-year-old son Ryan died from meningitis Dr Tom Nutt, CEO of Meningitis Now, who explains the rollout, eligibility, booking process and the symptoms families should know

Clive chats with Fraser Hamilton-Wright, a young Walsall Football Club Goalkeeper who has just completed his first year of a 2 year Scholarship with the club.

With the UHCW OSCA's coming soon, Clive finds out more about the event and how you can nominate people you think are worthy of this award.

Feel Good Wednesday's Bob Griffiths chats with Jonathan Young - Chief Medical Officer and Board Member at UHCW NHS Trust - reflecting on Men's Health Week and for men to take more care of their health and well-being. "Men, get a 'Man MOT' with your GP if you are 45/50 years of age or over."

More than a Patient - Episode 2: Living with long-term spinal pain

Join Simon & Laura as they look at all things nutrition, health and well-being. Includes special guests from Earl Street Nutrition in Rugby.

Feel Good Wednesday's Bob Griffiths chats with Kristine Davies, Associate Director, Chaplaincy, Bereavement, Compassionate Communities & Voluntary Services at UHCW, ahead of Volunteers Week 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026.

Feel Good Wednesday's Bob Griffiths chats with Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer of the UHCW NHS Trust about implementing the 10 Year Health Plan with a particular focus on cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Feel Good Wednesday's Bob Griffiths chats with Jonathan Young - Chief Medical Officer and Board Member at UHCW NHS Trust - discussing the importance of men in their 40's getting a prostate check for cancer.

Feel Good Wednesday's Bob Griffiths chats with Sue Noyes - Chair of the UHCW NHS Trust Board - about waiting times and NHS Hospital League Tables.

In the first episode of UHCW's More than a Patient Podcast, we spoke to Prostate Cancer Patient, Adam Wood. In this episode: Adam's prostate cancer journey The importance of getting checked Advice for those that are or may be affected by Prostate Cancer The importance of conversation The impact of diagnosis on loved ones

Talking about Pride month. February

Clive chats with Patrick Osborne and Ryan baker Osborne Callums twin about Callums Day which is in memory of Callum Baker-Osborne who died in Poole, Dorset, in July 2021, when he went to the aid of his young nieces and nephews who got pulled out to sea by a rip tide. The 18-year-old was described as a hero during an inquest into his death in 2023, and he has been posthumously awarded the King's Commendation for Bravery.

Bob Chats with Sue Noyes about current affairs at UHCW.

Clive talks to Grace Bullingham about her book called 'The 14th November 1940 A-Z. It's about the victims of the Coventry Blitz Moonlight Sonata and reveals their lives, photographs and what happened on that night.

Dan Thompson Project Volunteer at Coventry Grub and Gab Charity and Open Christmas initiative speaks with CHR's Moz Baker about what they do. Each year when it's a time of year where there's joy there are some people who unfortunately have no one they step in to ensure everyone who is homeless, lonely or vulnerable has a safe warm place to go. They are open 24 hours a day From December 24th untill December 29th providing food, friendship and Laughter. We also provide overnight care so no one has to sleep on the street at Christmas. If you would like to make a donation to this charity please select the link below. Coventry Open Christmas 2025 - JustGiving

Sam Collinge, Lead Bereavement Midwife, George Eliot Hospital talks to Moz Baker about Babyloss awareness week.

Gary Olden and Micheal Fox from a new mens help group called Roots join CHR's Clive Brookes and tell him all about what the group is about. And also their upcoming walk next May from Coventry to The peak of Snowdon

Clive Brookes talks with Naomi Rees-Issitt about an appeal she set up to buy defibrillators after the death of her son Jamie.

Bobs guest this week is Sue Noyes Chair of the UHCW NHS Trust Board. Talking about staff and patients being able to speak up if things not going the way they should. Also, the shift from hospital to community focus in line with NHE 10 Year health plan.

Bob Chats with Andy about the NHS 10 year plan and other things uhcw.

Clive Chats with Paul and Ellis about some special things they are doing in August. 7 year old Ellis is doing a sponsored 31 mile walk staggered over a month trying to raise £500 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Dad Paul is involved in 3 community groups and lets Clive know what's involved.

People Support Manager - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charlotte Lombardi-Whitehouse and People Support Manager - Engagement Raj Grewal talk with CHR's Bob Griffiths about the upcoming UHCW 2025 'OSCA's (Outstanding Service & Care Awards)

Tracy from talking Therapies Mental wellbeing support for older adults 65 plus.

Emma Wright from St. Cross hospital in Rugby lets you know about (AAA) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening.

Clive Brookes chats with Jamie 'Wildman' Frizzell from Discovery Channels Naked and Afraid

Clive Brookes chats with Claire Procter , Education & Young People's Producer at the Belgrade Theatre

Clive Brooks 'Talking Therapies' with Kateryna Dzeveliuk

Clive Brookes is chatting again with Dom Elma-Gorry about Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May). Talking Therapies has 14 events, which include partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover, Warwickshire Police, University of Warwick, colleges, retirement homes and the councils, along with staff events (burnout and sleep well workshops, respectively)

Clive chats with Joelle Ikwa. Community Producer at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

Moz and Clive with a special edition of the show recorded at the CBS Arena on the day of the George Curtis and John Sillett statue unveiling. They talk to some of the legends of the 87 team, club owner Doug King and those instrumental in making the day happen.

Clive Brookes chats with Dominic Elmer-Gorry from NHS Talking Therapy .

Clive Brookes chats with Ray Clenshaw, head of communications at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

Trevor McClay chats with Nichola Jackson one of the Lung Cancer Specialist Team at UHCW.

Clive Brookes guest this week on Talking Therapies is Jas Basi

Clive chats with Kelly Vickers who's son was diagnosed with a very rare genetic disorder called CTD, which stands for Creatine Transporter Deficiency which is mutations in the SLC6A8 gene.

Moz chats with Coventry business man Michael Byng.

Pete Chambers curator Coventry Music Museum talking with Moz about the "We'll live and die in these towns" exhibition at the museum.

Clice chats with Charysse Harper from Talking Therapies.

Trevor McClay chats with Kevin Mortimer in support of Heart month as designated by British heart foundation . Take heart provide rehabilitation exercise classes as well as social events and CPR training fir those recovering from heart events.

Moz finds out about Kabaddi from Ashok Das who is the current acting president of World Kabaddi. Ashock is also the founder and president of the England Kabaddi Association (EKA).

This weeks Cov Kid guest is Tessa Walker , Coventry born Theatre director and dramaturg

UHCW's Charity's Jo O'Sullivan speaks with Bob about an upcoming Arctic Challenge to raise money for UHCW Charity.

Moz Baker - Cov Kid Memories - Gary Hoffman, Former CCFC Vice Chair and Former Chair of Premier League.

Moz's CovKid Memories guest is Phil Roonry, owner of HMV Empire in Coventry City Centre.

Clive Brookes chats with Coventry author Aaron Ashmore

This weeks guest is Coventry Olympian and Gold Medalist Dave Moorcroft