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Barbara’s Story This film follows the journey of an older woman called Barbara through her healthcare journey as her dementia gradually advances. Play video Barbara’s Story – Her whole journey Description Barbara’s Story was launched by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to raise awareness of how it feels to be a patient with dementia. The films follow the journey of an older woman called Barbara through several episodes of care. Each film focuses on a different point in her care journey, powerfully showing her perception of interaction with healthcare staff as her disease process continues. Credit Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation TrustWhite Boat TV Producer/director Chris GodwinDame Eileen SillsMala KarasuNick Gardner Episodes Episode 1 – The AppointmentEpisode 2 – The FallEpisode 3 – Consent And DeliriumEpisode 4 – Dementia DiagnosisEpisode 5 – This Is MeEpisode 6 – End Of Life Reflective questions Close Close Close Close Close Close Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 1 The Appointment 13 minutes, 22 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 2 The Fall 12 minutes, 32 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 3 Consent And Delirium 10 minutes, 50 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 4 Dementia Diagnosis 17 minutes, 37 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 5 This Is Me 14 minutes, 29 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 6 End Of Life 20 minutes, 7 seconds Watch Reflective questions Below you will find reflection questions designed to encourage thoughtful, open discussion about Barbara’s Story. They are written to work well with mixed groups (clinical, non‑clinical, leaders, students) and to support reflective conversations. First thoughts What moment or scene stayed with you most strongly, and why do you think it affected you? How did Barbara’s story make you feel as a viewer before it made you think as a professional? Was there a point where your understanding or perspective shifted? What triggered that change? Communication and small actions Which small actions in the story had the biggest impact on Barbara’s experience? Where did communication breakdown, and how did that affect Barbara emotionally? How did tone, body language and pace matter as much as words in Barbara’s care? Power, vulnerability and systems When did Barbara have the least control over what was happening to her? How did that feel to watch? How do systems, routines and time pressures unintentionally increase vulnerability for people like Barbara? Which moments felt “routine” for staff but distressing for Barbara. Why? Related Posts Play video Cycle of Change The film challenges menopause myths and provides clear, supportive information for women, employers, educators and healthcare professionals. Watch now Play video Tina Tina is a powerful film which has been created to support staff to have conversations around end of life care. The film has a particular focus on people with experience of homelessness. Watch now Play video Teenage Misadventure Highlights the experiences of young people who self‑harm and shows how healthcare professionals can respond effectively. Watch now
Barbara’s Story – Her whole journey Description Barbara’s Story was launched by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to raise awareness of how it feels to be a patient with dementia. The films follow the journey of an older woman called Barbara through several episodes of care. Each film focuses on a different point in her care journey, powerfully showing her perception of interaction with healthcare staff as her disease process continues. Credit Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation TrustWhite Boat TV Producer/director Chris GodwinDame Eileen SillsMala KarasuNick Gardner Episodes Episode 1 – The AppointmentEpisode 2 – The FallEpisode 3 – Consent And DeliriumEpisode 4 – Dementia DiagnosisEpisode 5 – This Is MeEpisode 6 – End Of Life Reflective questions Close Close Close Close Close Close Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 1 The Appointment 13 minutes, 22 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 2 The Fall 12 minutes, 32 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 3 Consent And Delirium 10 minutes, 50 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 4 Dementia Diagnosis 17 minutes, 37 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 5 This Is Me 14 minutes, 29 seconds Watch Play video Barbara’s Story: Episode 6 End Of Life 20 minutes, 7 seconds Watch Reflective questions Below you will find reflection questions designed to encourage thoughtful, open discussion about Barbara’s Story. They are written to work well with mixed groups (clinical, non‑clinical, leaders, students) and to support reflective conversations. First thoughts What moment or scene stayed with you most strongly, and why do you think it affected you? How did Barbara’s story make you feel as a viewer before it made you think as a professional? Was there a point where your understanding or perspective shifted? What triggered that change? Communication and small actions Which small actions in the story had the biggest impact on Barbara’s experience? Where did communication breakdown, and how did that affect Barbara emotionally? How did tone, body language and pace matter as much as words in Barbara’s care? Power, vulnerability and systems When did Barbara have the least control over what was happening to her? How did that feel to watch? How do systems, routines and time pressures unintentionally increase vulnerability for people like Barbara? Which moments felt “routine” for staff but distressing for Barbara. Why?
Play video Cycle of Change The film challenges menopause myths and provides clear, supportive information for women, employers, educators and healthcare professionals. Watch now
Play video Tina Tina is a powerful film which has been created to support staff to have conversations around end of life care. The film has a particular focus on people with experience of homelessness. Watch now
Play video Teenage Misadventure Highlights the experiences of young people who self‑harm and shows how healthcare professionals can respond effectively. Watch now