The fifth episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to Eve and Teigan, two third year students with the University of Sunderland.

We talk a little about their backgrounds and what lead them to studying to become a Paramedic.

We discuss the Christmas and New Year period and how this can impact on the patients we see, being a Student Paramedic and on us in general.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

Christmas and New Year can be a difficult time, if you find you are struggling please reach out to friends, family or channels such as the ones below.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Eve and Teigan.

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The fourth episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to some mature students who began with the University in September.

We talk about their backgrounds and what lead them to studying to become a Paramedic.

The three students have all walked a different path that has lead them towards Paramedic science and we discus this together with how they have found their first block of teaching.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Jo, Nicola and Jarva.

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The third episode of the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to some students and Michael about the reasons we wanted to be a Paramedic, revisiting a theme from the beginning of the podcast. We also discuss advice to new students throughout the country beginning their journey and training this year and also a little freshers advice.

We also discuss the students who have completed one, two or three years training as a Student Paramedic.

We also talk to the new royalty of the Student Paramedic Society at the University of Sunderland.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

For students at the University, Sunderland offers a Wellbeing service which has been voted one of the best in the Country.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Michael Hall, Devon, Nadine and Amy.

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The second episode in the second season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk about some concerns that the Student Paramedics have on the course, we offer some advice from the academics side and students side and try to reduce some of the anxieties.

We also discuss some advice for students moving between years and beginning your journey as a Student Paramedic.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Jade Hall, Charlotte and Dan.

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The twelfth episode of the first season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk about some realities of being a Paramedic.

In this episode we talk about the things that we find can be some overlooked realities of being a Paramedic, both good and bad. We also have a look at the trailer for the newest season of Ambulance based in London.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Gavin Carr and Caroline Davis.

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The eleventh and final episode of the first season of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to four students.

In this episode we talk about the things that we would have told ourselves earlier in the course. We look at the things we have done and some of the things that caused stress. The students are all at different points throughout their degree and reflect on what they have done up to now while providing advice for their earlier selves, their peers and anyone thinking of starting out the journey to become a Paramedic.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Ailidh, Lucy, Nadine and Emily.

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The tenth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we talk to Helen and Natalie

In this episode we talk about resilience. We all know that at times stress can be overwhelming and mental health can be a difficult subject. The three of us discuss our ways of keeping our mental health and resilience high. We also discuss some times that we have struggled and how each person has their own way of protecting themselves. We talk about this in a University format, a work format and a home life format.

Everyone is different and if you find you are struggling and need support please reach out to the appropriate channels and locations.

As well as many other services, the Samaritans phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are available in the UK on 116 123.

Shout is a similar service except the conversation is via text, if you need their support text SHOUT to 85258.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Helen McAdam and Natalie Bell.

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The ninth episode of Another Paramedic Podcast, we introduce Jayne and welcome back Jade and Michael.

In this episode we talk about our experiences working as a Paramedic at various events throughout the UK. We discuss the troubles and stresses as well as the benefits of working at events. We offer our advice and suggestions to those who are interested in working as a Medic at events like these.

All the members of the podcast work for the University of Sunderland and/or teach as part of the Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care BSc (HONS) course or are students at the University of Sunderland. We would like to thank the University of Sunderland for allowing us to record using their fantastic suites. If anyone has any questions about being a Paramedic or studying to become a Paramedic with the University of Sunderland, please get in touch and we would be happy to chat with you.

This episode features John Bailey, Jade Hall, Michael Hall and Jayne Handisides.

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