Get Families Talking

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever that we Get Families Talking about support for the money worries it has brought to light.   Research shows that people who talk about money:   make better and less risky financial decisions have stronger personal relationships help their children form good lifetime money habits feel less stressed or anxious and more in control. Building money conversations into our everyday lives also helps us build financial confidence and resilience to face whatever the future throws at us.   In this podcast, produced during #TalkMoneyWeek, in partnership with Birmingham Financial Inclusion Partnership, we are joined by Lorraine Gumbs from Agility Echo as we discuss how they support vulnerable and fuel poor households. We share tips and advice for listeners in the UK.  So, sit back and enjoy the podcast as we Get Families Talking about money!

Why talk about money? As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever that we Get Families Talking about support for the money worries it has brought to light. Research shows that people who talk about money: make better and less risky financial decisions have stronger personal relationships help their children form good lifetime money habits feel less stressed or anxious and more in control. Building money conversations into our everyday lives also helps us build financial confidence and resilience to face whatever the future throws at us. In this podcast, produced during #TalkMoneyWeek, we are joined by Sabine Goodwin and Nathan Iles as we launch the 'Worried About Money' Leaflet for Birmingham. An easy to use FREE resource to support people and families who may be facing a financial crisis by signposting them to a network of local service providers who can help. So, sit back and enjoy the podcast as we Get Families Talking about money! Twitter @Smartlyte

In this podcast we speak with Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar, MBE, Birmingham City Council. Birmingham is on a journey to cleaner air. Pollution in the air, mainly caused by vehicles on the roads, is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city. Our population is growing, new buildings are going up, our rail and metro systems are getting bigger and faster and we have the Commonwealth Games to look forward to in 2022. All these things are great for the city and region. We want everyone to enjoy them, now and in the future. Improving air quality will mean more people, especially children, live healthier lives. www.brumbreathes.co.uk (https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/)   www.getfamiliestalking.co.uk  www.smartlyte.co.uk 

11.3 million people in the UK don’t have the basic digital skills they need to thrive in today’s world. How much are they missing out on? On this podcast we are joined by Joanna Boosey and Chris Watkinson, Group Transformation, Lloyds Bank. Lloyds Bank believe learning should be available to everyone. So when their research revealed that millions of people in the UK still need digital skills, they created the Academy. Its easy-to-follow courses are designed to suit any level, and it's free. In this podcast, we explore the work of the Academy and how digital inclusion impacts on people, individuals and families. We also explore the work of the UK Consumer Digital Index 2020. Over the last five years, the Lloyds Bank UK Consumer Digital Index has used the behavioural data of 1 million people and interviewed almost 7,000 consumers, to create the UK’s largest measure of digital capability. This year finds that an estimated 7% of the UK population are still offline and 9 million struggle to get online by themselves. As the report launches on 21st May 2020, the effects of Covid-19 on the digitisation of the UK society are also explored within the findings and discussed on this podcast. https://www.lloydsbank.com/banking-with-us/whats-happening/consumer-digital-index.html https://www.lloydsbankacademy.co.uk/# Twitter @Smartlyte

The Partnership was established in 2018 to help children to flourish in the city. The Board of partners is accountable for the outcomes for children, young people and families, and we have a small team that leads changes across the city. The show was recorded to raise the new measures of support available across the city due to the corona virus outbreak. Follow us on:  Twitter @Smartlyte Facebook @SmartlyteProjects

Do you know about credit unions? This podcast was recorded during 'Talk Money, Talk Pensions' Week. The goal of Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week is to encourage everyone to open up about their finances. Discussing money and pension savings can feel taboo but in fact sharing thoughts about your money, whether good or bad, can be very valuable.Taking a little time to talk can lead to changing your habits, understanding your circumstances better or deciding to get help from an expert. And if that conversation becomes a regular catch-up, those benefits can only increase. Listen as we discuss the services Phil and Emily from https://www.advancecu.org.uk/ offer.  Follow us on twitter @Smartlyte and Facebook @SmartlyteProjects

In this podcast we discuss the subject of illegal money lending. The England Illegal Money Lending Team work within local communities, within education, and with partner agencies including the police. Since 2004, the England Illegal Money Lending Team have supported over 30,000 people and written off over £83 million worth of illegal debt. It is estimated that there are 310,000 people in debt to illegal money lenders in the UK. The Illegal Money Lending Teams within the UK work to raise awareness of what illegal money is while investigating and prosecuting loan sharks.

In this podcast, Hafsha meets Cathy Bedney, Director of Sixth Form at Aston University Sixth Form (previously known as Aston University Engineering Academy). Life is full of transitions but for those parents who have experienced it, the transition from GCSE to Sixth Form can be a very stressful time. This podcast provides excellent tips and insights for both parents and young people who are yet to experience it.  So sit back and grab a cuppa. When the podcast starts, families start listening. And when the podcast stops, that's when families get talking!

Coming Soon... The podcast of Get Families Talking, a popular radio show aired every Thursday at 5 -6 pm on Unity 93.5 FM. The show is hosted by Hafsha, who is passionate about the importance of families learning together. Every week different guests are introduced to listeners with exciting discussions that stimulate different generations of families into healthy conversations. The show always ends with the hope that conversations continue at home. When the show starts, families listen. When the listening stops, families get talking!