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What is the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service? - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 10

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 16:09


In this episode of the Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh is joined by Charlotte Gotch, Manager of the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service and Pete Watson a Citizen of the Service. Listen to their experience and how it has made an impact in the local Birmingham community for people with a learning disability. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Breaking Barriers: Volunteering for People with a Learning Disability - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 9

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 19:20


Host Ashleigh and guest Kevin, Midland Mencap's Volunteer Manager, share inspiring stories and practical tips for creating inclusive volunteering opportunities for individuals with a learning disability. By promoting inclusion and challenging stereotypes, volunteering for individuals and people with a learning disability can help create a more inclusive society. Listen now to learn how you can support volunteers with a learning disability or create inclusive volunteering opportunities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Understanding Visual Impairment: Insights from Louise and Meena of Thomas Pocklington Trust - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 34:26


Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Thomas Pocklington Trust's Senior Engagement Manager Louise and Sight Loss Council volunteer Meena to discuss the vital role of Sight Loss Councils and the everyday experiences of living with a visual impairment. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for those with visual impairments. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. Sight Loss Councils, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are led by blind and partially sighted members. We tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services. Learn more about Sight Loss Council on their Website here: https://www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/

Making More Holiday Destinations Accessible - Citizen Chat Moments - Episode 1 - Sarah Lilly, Cerebral Palsy Midlands

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 3:47


Meet Sarah Lilly, from Cerebral Palsy Midlands. On a recent episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, Sarah shared her personal experience of caring for her sister and the citizens she supports at Cerebral Palsy Midlands about the insights on the challenges of planning and enjoying accessible holidays. Don't miss out on her inspiring and informative story! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Listen to the full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aI11aQC6uwb Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IR3CyuMOK_E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands - Citizen Chat Podcast - Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 46:39


Join us on the Citizen Chat Podcast as Ashleigh sits down with Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands to discuss the unique and inspiring journey of growing up as a young carer for her sister. From the daily challenges her family faced to the impact it has had on her professional career, Sarah shares valuable insights and experiences that will leave you feeling moved and motivated. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

International Day of People with Disabilities - Citizen Chat Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 62:39


This International Day of People with Disabilities Ashleigh caught up with Mark Fosbrook and Alex Giles from Activity Alliance and spoke about their lived experience of having a disability. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Why are you proud of your disability or long term health condition? - Citizen Chat #EP5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 29:41


This month on the citizen chat podcast looks back at the conversation Ashley had with Dan, Viren, and Perm in #disabilitypridemonth where they openly discussed what made them proud of their disability or long term health condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

The Importance of Disability Employment - Citizen Chat #EP4

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 43:29


This Month on the Midland Mencap Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh and Curtis are joined by Raj and Jadene from the PURE service which works with people with learning disability pathways to employment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Making a difference through sport with Mark Fosbrook - The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 46:01


In this month's Citizen Chat Ashleigh is joined by Mark Fosbrook from the West Midlands Combined Authority and Manager of the Include Me Project. He talks to us about the challenges of growing up with his disability, his journey, and achievements in sport and the work he has done with the combined authority in making the West Midlands an accessible and great place to live and work for everybody. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

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The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 30:48


Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap's Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 11:33


Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap's Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions. Ashleigh and Curtis talk about entertainment, the Netflix show ‘A Typical' and what listeners should expect for future episodes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

Lockdown Chat with Tom #6 - Adam Bone (Access Sport) and Tom Pedersen-Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 48:19


Join Tom as he talks all thing hockey with Adam Bone from Access Sport and Tom Pedersen-Smith!

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #5 - Francis, Flyers Coach at Tunbridge Well Hockey Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 42:33


A day due to a few technical issues but Tom it back for another “Lockdown Chat with Tom” this week his guest is Francis, Flyers Coach from Tunbridge Well Hockey Club.

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #4 - Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 34:45


Join Tom for his next episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey for Access Sport!

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #3 - Sam

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 16:50


Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is fellow Midland Mencap internet superstar and ambassador Sam.

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #2 - Kath

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 17:17


Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is his friend and Flyerz hockey teammate, Kath.

Lockdown Chats with Tom #1 - Dave Rogers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 47:03


Here it is!! The first Episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest was our very own CEO Dave Rogers.

The Midland Mencap Podcast - Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 40:01


Tom Kirby is joined by Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak and discuss the challenges faced by people with disability in getting into work.

Midland Mencap Podcast - Councillor John Cotton

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 42:21


On this month's Podcast Tom Kirby Interviews Councillor John Cotton Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities at Birmingham City Council. They talk through topics such as social inclusion, transport, disability hate crime, Brexit and much more! Tom Kirby https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom John Cotton https://twitter.com/CllrJohnCotton Fundraise for Midland Mencap https://www.facebook.com/fund/Midland... Donate to Midland Mencap https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/dona... Website https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/MidlandMencapUK Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Midland Mencap Podcast - Our 70th Year, Learning Disability and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 53:31


Midland Mencap Podcast! Episode 1! We're excited to share our first ever podcast. Listen to Dave Rogers and Tom Kirby talk about our 70th year as a charity, learning disability, mental health, blogging and of course Brexit... Tom Kirby https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom Dave Rogers https://twitter.com/DaveRogersMMCEO Fundraise for Midland Mencap https://www.facebook.com/fund/Midland... Donate to Midland Mencap https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/dona... Website https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/MidlandMencapUK Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

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