In recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month, Dr Luke Flower and Dr Stuart Connal sat down with Dr Andrew Hartle, Dr Stuart Edwardson and Dr Leyla Turkoglu to talk about their experiences as LGBTQ+ doctors working in anaesthesia and critical care.

Julie speaks to Matt Morgan, a consultant in intensive care from Wales, about his reflections on being a doctor during the pandemic.

Julie speaks to Sarah Gilbert-Kerr, an ICU Nurse from the North of England about her experiences during the pandemic.

Julie speaks to Amy and Mary, two advanced practitioners in critical care about their experience working in outreach during the pandemic, and the impacts on their own and team wellbeing.

Julie interviews sister Mo Maddock, an ICU Nurse and Wellbeing lead from the South of England, about her experiences during the pandemic. 

Kate Jenkins, Clinical Psychologist, joins Dr Julie Highfield to talk about parallels between the Novichok Crisis and the pandemic, and the impact of sustained traumatic events on ICU staff. 

Debbie Forde, Pamela Page and Una St Ledger talk to Dr Julie Highfield about dehumanising the ICU, and the impact of the absence of families during the pandemic. 

Jo Talbot Bowen joins Dr Julie Highfield to discuss the wellbeing of healthcare staff, feeling frazzled, and accessing creativity. 

Dr Julie Highfield is joined by Una St Ledger to discuss the concept of Moral Distress in intensive care. 

Dr Julie Highfield talks to intensive care nurse and researcher Andrew Bates about his recent paper in JICS, and the impact of the pandemic on nurse mental health.