Articles

Susan Daly, MS and Bladder Specialist Nurse

After practising as a registered nurse for 11 years, Susan began working with people living with multiple sclerosis. She took a special interest in helping those with MS with their bladder and bowel issues as she was acutely aware of the physical, mental and social impact of these problems. Susan is trained in teaching Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) to people with MS and implementing this sustainably into their lifestyles. talkhealth members will have a chance to learn from Susan in Coloplast's upcoming online event on MS and ISC on Tuesday 18 May at 17:00. In this digital event, Susan will be sharing how MS affects the bladder, the importance of managing your bladder and the benefits of using ISC. Click on this sign-up link to attend the event and ask any questions you might have! 

Julie van Onselen, Independent Dermatology Nurse, RGN, RSCN, BA(Hons)

Since 2016, Julie has provided her expert advice on numerous talkhealth skin condition expert clinics. As well as founding Dermatology Education Partnership, a service dedicated to teaching healthcare professionals, the NHS and pharmaceutical companies about skin, she publishes widely in several healthcare journals and advises the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin. We are excited for Julie to host her own talkhealth Expert Coffee Morning on Friday 28 May (11:00), where she will be able to advise on any skin condition. Make sure to save a seat at the event and sign up today! 

Sue Hinton, Clinical Nurse Advisor, Stoma Care and Continence 

For over 20 years, Sue Hinton has had a hands-on approach to caring for those with urinary conditions and stomas. Although this year has made patient treatment difficult, she has not let it get in the way. Throughout the pandemic, she’s been providing consultations to her patients via Zoom. Sue will be showing off her med-tech skills on Friday 25 June when she hosts her own expert-led talkhealth Expert Coffee Morning. Supported by Clinimed, the event will allow you to ask Sue for any advice about urological conditions. Find out more and sign up today! 

Karen Powell MSc, Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse

Karen was the medical expert at our January Expert Coffee Morning. As well as manning advice lines at Bladder Health UK, Karen has worked as a general nurse for 38 years. She specialises in catheterisation, bladder management and urodynamic treatments. At the Coffee Morning, she gave amazing advice on UTI’s as well as post-pregnancy bladder management. If you missed the event, you can read about it here! 

Paula Oliver, Independent Nurse Consultant in Dermatology 

Back in 2020, Paula Oliver made her debut as a talkhealth expert in a series of articles on skincare, sun care and skin itching. Paula has been a skin specialist since 1994 and shares her front-line knowledge of dermatology, skin cancer and photodynamic therapy with other healthcare professionals. She is dedicated to making the lives of those with skin conditions better. She did just that when she answered our members' questions, read the Q&As now! 

We want to use this day to not only honour the amazing roster of nurses who provide care at talkhealth but all of their colleagues from across the world too. From everyone at talkhealth:

Thank-you!