Trachy Talk
Our brand new podcast series from the NTSP will launch in January 2026! The latest new, research and insights from the National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP). Monthly literature updates, specials and interviews from the expert team based in Manchester, UK.
The NTSP is committed to providing education, information and resources to improve patient safety and the patient experience for those with tracheostomies and laryngectomies. All of our resources are housed on our website www.tracheostomy.org.uk, accessed by over 30,000 visitors each month from around the world.
Our goal is to improve the safety and quality of care for patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies through education. We work closely with patients, families and healthcare professionals to develop new resources to improve care. We’ve collaborated with key stakeholders in tracheostomy care since 2009, and developed freely accessible resources, supported by online learning developed with the UK Department of Health. We’ve worked with the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative since 2012 to improve care for patients and their families everywhere.
We are funded by grants, donations and in partnership with medical device companies through unrestricted awards. We are not tied to any particular brand or manufacturer. All of our work is undertaken by volunteer healthcare staff, patients and their families. You can access our training videos and resources for Basic Care, Emergency Care and Vocalisation & Swallowing. Download and print bedhead signs and emergency algorithms from our resources.
Most of our content is supported by videos. You can support our work by watching or clicking any of the advertising links that appear via the NTSP YouTube Channel.
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Episodes
94 episodes
NTSP Specials (Season 2): A/Prof Stephen Warrilow reflects on getting back to business post-COVID
Stephen Warrillow is Assistant Professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a senior Intensivist in the city. Stephen has been president of the Australia & New Zealand Intensive Care Society and heavily involved in the GTC since...
NTSP Specials (Season 2): Brendan & Prue discuss ITS10
Prue Gregson is an SLP who manages the TRAMS Service at Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia. Prue is also leading the team planning (and running) the 10th International Tracheostomy Symposium held in October 2026 in Melbourne. Prue gives us a s...
NTSP Special Interviews (India 2026): Brendan & Sarah Full Conversation (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is a conversation between Prof Brendan McGrath and Prof Sarah Wallace from ...
NTSP Specials (Season 2): Dr Gonzalo Hernández discusses lessons in trachy care from Spain
Gonzalo Hernández is an intensive care doctor working in Toledo, Spain. Gonzalo published some high profile work in the pandemic about how to improve care and he spoke about "Lessons from Spain" at the 6th International Tracheostomy Symposium, ...
NTSP Specials (Season 2): Professor Tracy Finch on Improvement Science
Tracy is Professor of Healthcare & Implementation Science in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, Northumbria University, UK. Tracy’s research focuses on how we can understand and support the implementation of complex interven...
NTSP Specials (Season 2): Prof Tim Cook discusses risks to healthcare staff during pandemics
Tim Cook is a consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Royal United Hospital Bath and a Professor at the University of Bristol, UK. Tim is an international expert in airway management and when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Tim wrote wide...
NTSP Specials (Season 2): Prof Leo Vassiliou discusses the impact of the pandemic at ITS6
Professor Leandros (Leo) Vassiliou, is a head neck reconstructive surgeon with a background in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, practising in Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, in Manchester UK. He is a visiting Professor in the Medic...
NTSP Specials (Season 2): Professor Paul Wilson on Quality Improvements
Paul Wilson is Professor at The University of Manchester, Co-Director of the NIHR Greater Manchester Rapid Service Evaluation (REVAL), and Co-Editor in Chief of Implementation Science - the leading international journal for implementation...
NTSP Special Interviews (Season 2): Tony Jacob discusses COVID-trach UK at ITS6
Mr Tony Jacob is an ENT Surgeon from London who stepped up to lead the COVID-Trach project in the UK at the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tony spoke about his work at the 6th International Tracheostomy Symposium, held in Manchester UK, in Oct...
NTSP Special Interviews (Season 2): Sam Rigby, Atos-Medical
This Special Interview is a conversation with Mr Sam Rigby, Global Tracheostomy Lead for the Medical Device company Atos-Medical. Sam has a healthcare background and talks about his passion for his role supporting education and high quality tra...
NTSP Special Interviews (India 2026): Brendan & Sarah Part 3
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is a conversation between Prof Brendan McGrath and Prof Sarah Wallace from ...
NTSP Special Interviews (India 2026): Brendan & Sarah Part 2
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is a conversation between Prof Brendan McGrath and Prof Sarah Wallace from ...
NTSP Special Interviews (India 2026): Brendan & Sarah Part 1
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is a conversation between Prof Brendan McGrath and Prof Sarah Wallace from ...
NTSP Special Interviews (India 2026): TMH Head & Neck team
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is with Professor Gouri Pantvaidya and Dr Arun Balaji from the Tata Memoria...
NTSP Special Interview (India 2026) Mumbai SLT team
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is with the Speech & Language Head & Neck Fellows from the Tata Mem...
NTSP Special Interview (India 2026): Dr Dhriti tells us about her laryngectomy journey
The team were in India in February 2026 and had the privelege to meet patients, families and staff who were working to improve tracheostomy care. This special interview is with Dr Dhriti, a paediatrician who had to undergo a total laryngectomy....
Literature Review : Dec 2025
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesGuest Editor Sudiksha brings you this month's review!The UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (...
Literature Review : Nov 2025
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesGuest Editor Sudiksha brings you this month's review!The UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (...
Literature Review : Oct 2025 (Guest Editor)
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesGuest Editor Sudiksha brings you this month's review!The UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (...
Literature Review : Sept 2025
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesThe UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) is committed to providing education, information a...
Literature Review : Aug 2025
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesThe UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) is committed to providing education, information a...
Literature Review : July 2025
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesThe UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) is committed to providing education, information a...
Literature Review : Jun 2025
Link to supporting PDF: https://tracheostomy.org.uk/Podcast-ResourcesThe UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP) is committed to providing education, information a...