Tallaght University Hospital launches Let’s Talk About Series

Tallaght University Hospital have launched their third Let’s Talk About podcast series, the topic for this series is Let’s Talk About Down Syndrome.

Each episode is targeted at individuals with Down syndrome, their families, carers, health & social care staff and anybody who has an interest in the health needs of adults with Down syndrome in Ireland.

Hosted by Geraldine Kyle, a registered nurse tutor in TUH, over the course of the five podcasts, she speaks to a number of health experts for people with intellectual disabilities and also speaks with Ross O’Neill, a young man with Down syndrome, a representative of Down syndrome Ireland and a mother of a young adult with Down syndrome.

Our subject matter experts on this podcast series provide valuable information of interest to individuals, parents, Doctors, Nurses and Health and Social Care Professionals.”

“Ensuring that people with Down syndrome are included in conversations about healthcare is hugely important, and these podcasts are an excellent initiative to raise awareness.

Anything which can be done to promote understanding of the needs of people with Down syndrome and to facilitate inclusion and communication in the hospital environment is welcome.

The five part series can be found on the Hospital YouTube Channel, Facebook page, Spotify and Podbean. Each episode in the series is approximately 15 minutes long and targeted at anyone who wants to learn more about Down syndrome, what it is, the health implications for those living with it and practical advice on how to provide healthcare to these patients.

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