Caroline's Journey: Hydrocephalus, Life with a Shunt & Launching a Charity | Spotlight Sessions Ep7

Episode 7 of Spotlight Sessions is out now!

This week we’re joined by Caroline, a wonderful mum of 4. In this episode, we talk about her son Harry, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and received a life-saving shunt at 8 weeks old. We learn about the condition, the multiple brain surgeries Harry had as a baby, and the ongoing uncertainty his family face knowing his shunt could become blocked at any moment in the future.


In this episode, we discuss:
• Harry’s Hat charity, and how it all began
• How the uncertainty around Harry’s condition impacts him and the whole family
• The relationship Caroline and Harry have built with his healthcare team

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For more information about the topics discussed in today’s episode, please see the links below:

Harry’s Hat charity – https://harrys-hat.org

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About the Hosts:

Dr Megan Hofmann and Dr Vicky Queralt are clinical psychologists at Little Journey and have over 30 years of NHS experience between them. They’re also mums who are passionate about supporting children and their families through healthcare journeys.

Little Journey is a health-tech start-up focused on improving children’s healthcare experiences. Our free smartphone app provides interactive virtual tours of hospitals, relaxation activities and games, as well as bite-sized information articles for caregivers. The app has been designed with families, for families! We aim to reduce anxiety by emotionally preparing children for what to expect before, during, and after procedures like MRIs, blood tests, and surgery. So far, we have supported thousands of families across the UK and are expanding into international hospitals.

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