Podcasts about carer

In this week's episode, we are speaking with Sassee Walker, founder of the non profit cat rescue Sassee Cats operating in New York City, specifically Brooklyn and East New York areas. She also works full-time for NYC Health and Hospitals in their billing department. Sassee started working in cat rescue and welfare in 2011 so she's been doing this for a long time. And she is another person out there, boots on the ground, walking the walk, and making a HUGE impact on the welfare of street cats in New York.  She is also supporting and educating other animal lovers on how to trap through getting certified to do TNR or trap/neuter/return, and how we all can learn how to help so many cats get fed, vet care, and find homes. Sassee is deep in the stray cat trenches, and she's here to take us through a day in the life of a cat rescuer and what it really means to be all-in for one of our favorite companions. We're so happy to introduce you to our new favorite Catwoman. Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer were iconic, sure, but in our book no one beats Sassee Walker.Lots of Love.Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:16Interview: 6:32TA: 1:00:29Show Notes:⁠https://www.sasseecats.org/https://www.instagram.com/sassee_badass_tnr/

Over 500,000 people in Ireland care for loved ones every single day and a lot of our carers are children and young adults. This week marks 'National Carers Week' and so many children and young people take on the carer role in their family. Joining Pat today was two young carers 15-year-old Lucy O'Connor from county Monaghan who cares for her brother and both of her parents and Benjamiin Buday who is 12 years old and takes care of his sister.

In this lovely episode of Talking Couch Potatoes, we chat with Ash, a committed foster carer with Greyhound Adoptions WA.Ash takes us through the highs and lows of fostering—sharing how she learned to set boundaries, carry the mental load, and still open her heart to hound after hound. Her first greyhound, Freckles, became a Free The Hounds poster boy, and Horse, her “soul dog,” left an unforgettable mark.Now, after a self-care break, Ash is just starting to foster again. She describes fostering as the best thing she and her partner Marcello have ever done.This episode also highlights how Free The Hounds is standing behind foster carers like Ash, advocating for an end to greyhound racing—because when the racing stops, the endless stream of dogs needing homes will too.

Hello and welcome to  Conversations from the A&F podcast  In this episode I speak to Dan Boxall_Simpson a Foster Carer, special guardian and fostering panel member  Dan shares his experience of becoming a foster carer with his husband and how that opened up many of the things that came afterwards including the decision to become a special guardian for two of the children they fostered. Dan is now in the process of starting an independent foster care  agency through a community interest company in his area to meet the needs of vulnerable children where he lives.  Website www.epicfamilycic.co.uk Facebook here As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here  

In this heartfelt episode for Foster Care Fortnight, Polly speaks with Darren, an adoptive dad, about the meaningful relationship he's built with his son's former foster carer. Darren reflects on the trust, respect, and mutual support that have helped create a sense of continuity for his son.It's a powerful conversation about bridging families, honouring the past, and the shared commitment to a child's wellbeing.

In this companion episode for Foster Care Fortnight, Polly speaks with Sarah, the foster carer who cared for Louisa's child before they were adopted. Together, they explore the emotional journey of fostering, the complexities of letting go, and the enduring connection that can remain between foster carers and adoptive families.Sarah reflects on the transition from foster care to adoption and shares what it has meant to stay a part of the child's life. It's an honest, moving conversation about love, loss, and the lasting bonds that care can build.If you are interested in becoming a Foster Carer, give us a call on 0131 553 5060 or visit scottishadoption.org/fostering

It’s a Monty type of day - and thank god, because this week we welcome the brilliant Monty Dimond into the studio. In this episode, Monty opens up about the heartbreak of losing her mum—her person, her sense of home and safety. She speaks candidly about the tunnel vision of ambition, living with imposter syndrome, and how a debilitating chronic illness left her bed-bound for 90% of last year. Hugh and Monty share an incredibly vulnerable chat about parenting neurodivergent children; sharing the intense challenges, boundless love and ways they can show compassion to themselves and others. If you're not familiar with Monty yet, she's the founder and co-host of the Show and Tell platform, which includes the newly released podcast iChronic, Monty is a pillar of Australian media (including a co-hosting a national drive show with our very own Sheltzy). Monty, we are in awe of you. To watch this full video of YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3GVUYmf

Patrick Butler and Josh Halliday (The Guardian) uncovered how vulnerable British carers were taken to court for accidentally claiming carer's allowance while working part-time – even though many had tried to report their earnings to the Department of Work and Pensions. This week, Page 94 is covering the extraordinary stories of the investigative journalists shortlisted for this year's Paul Foot Award, before the winner's announcement next week.

In this special episode for Foster Care Fortnight, Polly sits down with Louisa, an adoptive mum, to talk about the powerful and often overlooked relationship between adoptive families and foster carers.Louisa shares her heartfelt experience of maintaining a bond with her child's former foster carer, highlighting the vital role they continue to play in their child's life. It's a conversation about connection, continuity, and the lifelong impact of care.

Special Foster Care Fortnight Episode – Polly Talks Fostering and Adoption x WTAF In this powerful crossover episode, Polly is joined by Jamie and Holly from the We Talk Adoption and Fostering (WTAF) podcast. Together, they share heartfelt reflections on their experiences growing up in foster care, the challenges they faced, and the deep, lasting bonds they've formed with their foster carers. Honest, emotional, and full of insight, this special Foster Care Fortnight conversation highlights why relationships and understanding truly matter in the care system.Tune in for a moving and meaningful episode that celebrates resilience and connection.

Resilience emerges as the central theme when textile artist Caz Holmes shares her journey as a full-time carer for her husband following his debilitating stroke. She offers profound insights into finding balance between caring for others and maintaining your own identity through creativity and connection.• Caz balances her renowned artistic career with caring for her husband Derek after his stroke in 2021• The stroke left Derek with left-side weakness, limited vision, and spatial awareness challenges• Creativity serves as healing for both carer and patient, providing focus and purpose• Maintaining your identity is crucial when transitioning from life partner to caregiver• Small moments of respite are essential for carers – walks, garden time, coffee with friends• Finding ways to collaborate despite limitations helps preserve dignity for both individuals• Caz identifies her "triangle of needs": challenge, connection to creativity, and connection to others• The UK has approximately 5 million unpaid carers providing essential support• Human connection is being eroded in our increasingly technology-focused society• Speaking up about what you need as a carer is vital for maintaining your wellbeing• Caz's motto "to do different" encourages finding alternative approaches to life's challengesContact Caz through Instagram to see her work and connect with her community of makers @casholmestextilesWant to reach out? Suggest a guest? Drop us a text! Support the show

Jamila's craniopharyngioma had been growing for years, unbeknownst to her. In hindsight, it was her son who gave the first clue, when he stopped breastfeeding overnight at 11 months old.Today Jamila is an author, a broadcaster and the deputy managing director of Future Women, dedicated to achieving gender equity in Australian workplaces.A few years back, her life was on a powerful trajectory — she had been the chief of staff for a federal MP, written best-selling books and was a regular guest on TV panel shows.Then in 2017, she realised something was wrong with her health.At first she wasn't worried. Then, at 31 she was diagnosed with craniopharyngioma — a rare and recurring brain tumour.When Jamila left the world of the well, her life changed completely, in funny, strange, and harrowing ways.Jamila's book Broken Brains: For anyone who's been sick or loved someone who was is co-authored with Rosie Waterland and published by Penguin Random House.This interview was produced by Alice Moldovan. Conversations' EP is Nicola Harrison. The presenter was Richard Fidler.Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia's most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more on the Conversations website.

Eigenständig duschen, kochen oder Medikamente einnehmen? Manchmal sind Familienmitglieder so schwer erkrankt, dass sie das und viele andere Dinge im Alltag nicht mehr alleine schaffen. Laura und Eva sind Young Carers, das heißt: Sie pflegen ihre eigenen Eltern seit einigen Jahren – und haben damit schon begonnen, bevor sie überhaupt richtig erwachsen waren. Schulabschluss und Studium liefen parallel. Partys, Studi-Leben, Hobbys? Funktionieren nur mit guter Planung – und dem Gedanken im Hinterkopf, dass ein Elternteil zu Hause auf Unterstützung angewiesen ist. Y-Kollektiv-Reporterin Larissa Sobral hat die beiden Young Carers getroffen, sie in ihrem Alltag begleitet – und festgestellt: Es gibt viel mehr junge Pflegende, als wir glauben. Wenn ihr mehr über das Thema erfahren möchtet, findet ihr unter diesen Links mehr Hintergründe, auch zu möglicher Unterstützung: www.youngcarercoach.de; www.pausentaste.de; www.ankerpunkt-hilfe.de Unser aktueller Podcast Tipp: "Die vielleicht letzten Tage der Menschheit": https://1.ard.de/letzten-tage   Habt ihr Feedback oder Kritik? Schreibt uns gerne an y-podcast@ard.de oder www.instagram.com/y_kollektiv/ Reporterin: Larissa Sobral Redaktion: Daniel Kähler Technische Produktion: Adrian Eichmann "Y-Kollektiv – Der Podcast" wird verantwortet von Radio Bremen und dem rbb. Diese Episode ist eine Produktion von Radio Bremen 2025.

Stock markets around the world have plunged in reaction to the import tariffs imposed by President Trump and then the retaliation of China which responded with its own tariffs on American goods. Economists have warned that this trade war could seriously damage the world economy, and make all of us poorer. By the end of Friday shares traded in London had fallen nearly 5% in price. What does that mean for investments?The earnings limit on Carer's Allowance is to rise this week. From 7th April working carers can earn up to £196 per week after certain deductions, the equivalent of 16 hours at the National Living Wage, and continue to claim Carer's Allowance. That's an increase of £45 compared to the previous earnings threshold. But what, if anything, does that mean for the thousands of carers who're in debt because they unwittingly got overpayments of the benefit?Last year we tapped our cards 19 billion times in shops, pubs, cafes, and retail outlets without using our PIN. At the moment the upper limit for contactless card payments in person is £100, but regulators are considering raising it or even scrapping it altogether. What would that mean in practice?And, a reminder to get your postage stamps before the cost of them goes up.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Peter Ruddick and Dan Whitworth Researchers: Eimear Devlin and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast at 12pm Saturday 5th April, 2025)

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. Puppy carer Maria from Geelong joins us to talk about her life, story, and role as a puppy carer. Maria is a first-time puppy carer of Pharaoh and enjoys the social and community aspects of the role. Then, we have a repeat abridged version of the Harriet's interview with Seeing Eye Dog handler and SED Youth Program graduate Phoebe talking about her experiences on the youth program and how the program prepares young people to become handlers, and her life with her Seeing Eye Dog Angie. If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To become a foster carer is an impactful way to show support and kindness to those that need it the most. Hampshire Fostering Service is looking for more carers to take on this important role. Is this something you may be considering, Pauline King from Hampshire Fostering Services tells us moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a young age, Najla Turk had an appetite for learning but was surrounded by people and systems who made her doubt herself. It wasn't until she married, and started her family, that she realised that she needed to overcome her self doubt, and become the role model she wanted to be to her daughters, and to herself. As Najla pursued her education, she found herself juggling the incredibly difficult 24/7 role of a carer - first for her father, and then her own husband. Using the same tenacity that saw her achieve her education goals, Najla now uses self-care and compassion to be an advocate and role model for other unpaid carers and their needs.

Explanations of how do you become a carer and what does it mean. Transcription link: https://liveuclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/rejusya_ucl_ac_uk/EcsopN9KWjtLpSyK2luAzH8BSNBv43rY9s2KLrVwRlU5LA?e=MzCHIS Date of episode recording: 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z Duration: 35:46:00 Language of episode: English Presenter:Sarah Yardley Guests: This podcast miniseries is presented by Dr Sarah Yardley, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London. Sarah collaborated with Lucy, Patricia, Elizabeth, Shona, Catherine, Marion, Raj, Shania, Amrita and Martin to narrate the stories. Some words have been voiced by Sarah's academic colleagues at the request of the contributors.

Chances are, you’ve supported someone going through a tough time. And while the meaning sustains the sacrifice, today we want to support you ….. supporting them. A bit of support inception, if you will. To guide us through this incredibly complex and meaningful topic is our resident psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove. Navigating relationships requires awareness. Showing up as a partner, friend, parent, or sibling while holding space for pain – without being overwhelmed – is a skill that takes practice. Reminding us that no one hates their struggle more than the person suffering, Dr Em delves into some practical strategies of support, such as walking the line between respect and care, as well as always understanding the difference between effort and capacity. To all of the supporters and carers listening, we see you. We love you. And we hope you felt held, too. To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3XILzEe To pre-order Dr. Em’s book Unstuck, click here - https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2

The daughter of a terminally ill Maidstone woman whose pain medication was stolen by a carer has spoken out after her sentencing.Lisa Cook's mother was undergoing treatment for breast cancer when she noticed tablets were going missing.Owners of a family-run restaurant in Staplehurst say they are frustrated and disheartened after allegedly falling victim to a large 'dine and dash'.A family of eight have been accused of leaving just £30 for a meal which should have cost almost £300 - we've been speaking to the restaurants regional manager.A reporter for KentOnline has shared her story following a cancer diagnosis that she says came out of the blue.Megan Carr found a lump on her neck while on holiday at the age of 23, which turned out to be thyroid cancer.A pensioner who successfully sued a Kent bus company after one of their vehicles drive past him and his wife has finally received his compensation.Arriva were ordered to pay David Poole £84 after a bus left the couple as they waited for the number 6 to take them from Maidstone to East Peckham.And in sport, the new Gillingham manager got a point in his first game in charge.It finished 1-1 at Harrogate on Saturday with both sides scoring from the penalty spot.

Hello and welcome to this episode of Converations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to foster carer Zoe Bell, she shares her experience of being a foster carer and the impact of her faith on that. She now works for the charity 100 Homes based in Nottinghamshire that supports local churches to recruit carers and build networks around foster carers for the local authority.   Links: Facebook and Insta: @100HomesNotts Email: info@100homes.org.uk As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com   Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here

Life is busy. We all seem to be living increasingly hectic lives and when you add in brain injury, it can be even more overwhelming. In this episode, Elizabeth and Julia open up about their challenges as they try to balance life, work, children, managing a house and a husband with a brain injury. With searing honesty, the two hosts talk about managing fatigue, communication and trying to plan days and weeks. They also discuss the importance of taking time for themselves, although admit it is often hard to find. They share some of the ways the overcome the challenges but fully admit they don't have all the answers but know talking and listening really helps! They hope this episode helps you! Previous episodes referenced in this show include, Sara Chalice on Who Cares for the Carer, Serena Banfield story of finding the positives after stroke following her dad's brain injury when she was a teenager. Plus, Fleur Iananzzo's episode on how to navigate changing money situations On A Good Day Thank you for listening to On A Good Day! Please go back and catch up on any missed episodes. For a full recap of Elizabeth and Julia's stories, listen to episode #1: How Brain Injury Came Into Our Lives - And Changed Them Forever. Please share this podcast with others it will benefit and subscribe, rate and review to help make it more visible! We'd be so grateful! Connect with Us On Instagram @onagood.day and X @onagood_day And you can join our Facebook community too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are over 67,000 young careers in Ireland aged between 10-17, and the Labour Party will be putting forward a motion today aiming to come up with better solutions to help young careers.Kieran makes a trip to Leinster House to speak with two young carers, Lucy Connor and Conor Curran, giving testimony on their experiences.

Paul is a musician, author and performer best known for his comedic alter-ego, Flacco. In recent years he's joined an eclectic band of people who ring the bells at his local church tower in inner Sydney. (R)Paul is a musician, author and performer best known for his comedic alter-ego, Flacco.In recent years he's joined an eclectic band of people who ring the bells together at their local church tower in inner Sydney.Every week Paul and his fellow bellringers climb high into the tower where they stand in a circle and create a beautiful noise that ripples across the city.He's also been working as a hospital volunteer, listening to and writing down the stories of people at the end of their lives, after his own brush with mortality.This episode of Conversations touches on comedy, death and dying, caring, being a carer, cancer, palliative care, biography, volunteering, bell ringing, churches, ringing bells and personal stories.

After being a caregiver, what happens when you're made redundant from that role? 

I am a carer to my son who's disabled.Which makes this episode discussing the often unrecognised role of carers in society and the workplace a very personal one.I am joined by Charlie Beswick, the author of Our Altered Life. Charlie is a mother and carer to her beautiful son, Charlie, and we discuss her hard-earned wisdom on the topic of carers in the workplace.We share our personal experiences as carers, and talk about the superpowers carers bring to businesses, through their resilience, problem solving, pragmatism, empathy, negotiation skills, and plenty more.As the hidden army of the workforce there is plenty to uncover here on how organisations can better support carers and how being curious and supportive to all will enable carers to thrive in the workplace.“My values are forged through the fires of the caring journey” - CharlieYou'll hear about:·      What does it mean to be a carer?·      How many people are carers?·      The challenges for carers at work·      Companies giving proper support to carers·      Carer's transferable skills to the workplace·      How to channel all your strengths as a carer·      How Charlie rises above other's preconceptions·      Having to let people go as a carer·      What can organisations do to support carers?·      What is Charlie's biggest superpower?·      The impact Charlie wants to have on the world About Charlie Beswick:Charlie Beswick is mum to 19-year-old twins, Oliver and Harry who was born with a rare craniofacial syndrome and is autistic.She is the author of the best-selling book Our Altered Life, a brutally honest account of how she came to terms with a life she never expected. She is also an award-winning blogger and her family's story has been featured internationally on Sky TV and national press.As part of Our Altered Life, Charlie has, to date, educated over 8000 children and young people on visible differences and behaviours typically associated with autism. She has also founded S.E.N.D Gin and Cheese CIC to provide parental mental health support before, during and long after their children's diagnosis of disability or additional needs. She is a passionate advocate for employed parent carers and supports organisations to care for the carers in their workplace and improve employee experience, performance and retention as a result. She has been a teacher for 20 years in both primary and secondary settings and is a keen lover of gin and cheese! My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

The play features an all-Filipino cast and is part of the ongoing support for Filipino artists in both Australia and the Philippines. - All-Filipino cast ang nasabing dula na bahagi na din ng pagsuporta sa mga Pinoy artists sa Australia at Pilipinas.

Join us for the first of our two-part special podcast shows, recorded live at the International Lewy Body Dementia Conference in Amsterdam! In this episode postdoc researcher Dr Josh Harvey (University of Exeter) is joined by three expert guests:

CONTENT WARNING - This episode contains references to both suicide and homicide. If you think you will find any of these subjects difficult to listen to, please do listen to another of our episodes. We will also have a “Trauma Tap-Out' on Friday. Join Rachel and Lucy as they battle through various infections, to discuss the very important topic of parent carer suicide. They are joined by Dr Siobhan O'Dwyer, an Associate Professor of Social Care, with expertise in unpaid carers, their experiences and the increased likelihood of them having suicidal thoughts. We know this one is tricky, but we also know that when people share that they feel suicidal, they think they are the only ones to feel this way. We know they aren't alone, and we want to raise awareness of this amongst our listeners. The following resources are available for support: Samaritans TEL - 116 123 Affinity Hub NHS Urgent Mental Health MIND Urgent Help You can find more about Siobhan here. Her full article is available here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13811118.2024.2363230?src=exp-la  And her championing of the work of Leeds Carer's here. Thanks to the lovely folk at Accessoloo for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here.  If you'd be interested in sponsoring an episode of The Skies We're Under, please contact us at TSWUpodcast@gmail.com.   We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We're so happy that The Skies We're Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…     Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

My guest this week is Katie Healy Nolan, whose life is chaotic but filled with gratitude, as she parents her five young children, ages 8 down to just six weeks. Her eldest child, her daughter Penelope, is living with a life-limiting illness and requires 24-hour care, with Katie provides, as she says herself "with a heart and a half". Katie and her husband Dave also parent their four boys, while advocating for the care their eldest needs. Penelope's illness is extremely rare and therefore isn't straightforward when it comes to accessing the supports she needs. Katie, through all of this, remains astoundingly positive, and is an absolute hero as far as I'm concerned, as she talks about how lucky and grateful she is to be able to have her family, and how a big family was always on the cards for both herself and her husband. Having survived the terrorist attack in the Bataclan in Paris back in 2015 which killed 130 people, Katie says her perspective on life is a little bit different and is grateful to have the choice to keep going, where so many others didn't and don't. A truly uplifting episode. Enjoy it, and I'll be back with the season finale next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode Cindy Lorenz talks to the boys about her life as a foster carer for children with severe disabilities including childhood dementia.... Cindy's story is an amazing one!

A carer who, along with a colleague, stole £12,000 from an elderly couple in Sittingbourne has been ordered to pay back just £1.Money was withdrawn from the victims' bank account over a four month period.Also in today's podcast, huge changes to the way local councils in Kent run are set to take a big step forward today.Bosses at County Hall in Maidstone are going to decide if we should be in the first step of the process - known as the Devolution Priority Programme.It's likely to see smaller councils scrapped and replaced with fewer unitary authorities, with a mayor overseeing them.Hear from the leader of Maidstone Borough Council and from a protest outside County Hall.The MP for Ashford is calling on Sir Keir Starmer to help get Eurostar trains to stop in Kent again.Services from the county to mainland Europe started 29 years ago but haven't run since the pandemic. Sojan Joseph raised the issue at Prime Minister's Questions.A Kent expert's played down the chances of another pandemic despite a surge in cases of HMPV in China.The virus was first discovered in 2001. It can cause a cough, fever and runny nose, but more vulnerable people could get bronchitis or pneumonia.A Herne Bay man has decided to speak to the podcast about his frustration at not receiving any post since before Christmas.Roger White claims he hasn't had important letters about health appointments or festive cards and gifts from family. Hear from Roger and the response from Royal Mail.And, a Kent woman who launched a hotel service for hens is set to appear on the new series of Dragon's Den tonight.Katriona Shovlin launched her business in Upchurch after noticing an increase in the number of chicken owners needing help during holidays.

New Year, New Us - or not. The Skies We're Under is kicking off 2025 with the brilliant Dr. Jo Griffin, a parent carer and counselling psychologist who is going to help us understand why some of this is so flippin' hard even when our children are bloomin brilliant. Jo covers what trauma is and why trauma is so common in parent carers, what support is needed, and why traditional forms of support may hinder rather than help. Full of support and guidance for parent carers, and advice for practitioners with where to go for resources, and everything we can do to be properly trauma-informed. Rachel, Lucy and Sarah also reflect on how the themes touch them in their personal and professional lives, and how they can provide more understanding of their own experiences, and also help connect with other parents going through similar stories. You can find out more about Joanna here. Affinity Hub resources are available here. You can also find Joanna's book ‘Day by Day' here. The parent carer trauma discussion paper can be found here. Thanks to the lovely folk at Heba for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. If you'd be interested in sponsoring an episode of The Skies We're Under, please contact us at TSWUpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We're so happy that The Skies We're Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

Kaddy Thomas is the founder of Carers Collective and Elijah's Hope, both very empowering organisations. Kaddy shares her inspiring journey of resilience, from overcoming personal adversity and her child's adversity to championing the role of carers. Discover how she turned her experiences into advocacy, empowering carers and raising awareness for their vital contributions. Her story highlights the power of determination, compassion, and using personal challenges to drive meaningful change. Carer's Collective Website: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/ How ready are you for PR? Check out our FREE quiz here to find out: https://pr-quiz.com    Want to connect? Find Nicola here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolajrowleypr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCommunicationsCommunity Email: nicola@njrpr.com Website: https://www.nicolarowley.com

Find it hard to make time to be present? To plan your days with purpose? To find a bit of time for you? When you're juggling ALL the plates, caught up in the busy day to day responsibilities and 'to-do' lists how are you meant to practice mindfulness?I am no expert in this area- but thankfully I know someone who is! This episode I'm joined by the wonderful Nicole HR, Mindfulness Practitioner and Life Coach and all around insightful human being and mum. Nicole explains to us what mindfulness is, how to practice it in small ways and in big ones, and how to implement tiny changes into your day that will make a big impact. She walks us through the science behind mindfulness and why it's so important- especially as women who are jugling a lot. This episode is full of perspective, advice and actionable steps you can take today to start seeing- and feeling- a big difference in your wellbeing. Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!Episode Links: Guest:Nicole HR, Mindfulness Practitioner and Life CoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_h.r/Website: https://nicolehr.co.uk/ Connect with me: Rhiannon Louden, Brand Strategist & Photographer, Business Mentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonealeWebsite: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.ukSubstack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

What happens when the care you trust isn't care at all?   When Sarah Whitaker hired a live-in carer for her 89-year-old father, she thought she was securing a lifeline. What she got was a stranger who could not cook, drive, and care – because she wasn't the carer Sarah had booked.   This bizarre and troubling story takes us deep into the cracks of Britain's care industry, where an unregulated system leaves families vulnerable to shocking deceptions.   Sky's Nick Martin investigates how one family was duped out of £2,000, how they found out, and what it says about the future of "home-first" care in the UK.   He joins host Niall Paterson alongside Tim Wilson, board member of the Home Care Association and managing director of Assist Care Group, a regulated home care agency, to discuss what the industry needs to do to improve.  Producer: Soila ApparicioAdditional research: Fiona Mackie Editor: Philly Beaumont

It was a big week for carers as the Government announced an independent review into Carer's Allowance overpayments after families were told to pay back thousands of pounds, often pushing them into debt.The review will look at what happened, but in the meantime the Department for Work and Pensions has told Money Box it will continue to collect almost quarter of a billion pounds it says it's owed from more than a hundred thousand carers. We hear from Karina who cares for her 22-year-old daughter and ended up in £11,000 worth of debt. The DWP said it is committed to working with anyone struggling with repayment terms.A major investment firm has said it will review its Child Trust Fund accounts after Money Box revealed one young man's £250 investment had all but disappeared when he claimed it at 18 due to high administration charges.In the run up to the Chancellor's budget we look at fuel duty and whether the 5p cut could be scrapped. And beware the thieves pretending to offer a solution to lost Winter Fuel Payments. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Emma Smith Researcher: Jo Krasner Editor: Sarah Rogers

The Netwatch Clare Family Carer of the Year has been announced. Cora Nix from Meelick is the latest recipient of the prestigious prize. Cora received the award from Family Carers Ireland, now in their 17th year, for dedicating her life to the care of Damien. To tell us more, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Netwatch Clare Family Carer of the Year, Cora Nix. Photo (c): Clare FM

Martina has a part-time job and receives carer's allowance but has discovered she owes them money. Callers react to An Post's announcement that they are abolishing their Savings Stamps.

Kathleen Watkins' daughter, Suzy, remembers her mother who died today. Marie's fathers' ashes were not kept where she thought they were. Geraldine has been asked to pay back overpayments in her carer's allowance depite previously being told that she was underpaid.

In this week's conversation, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with  Carer and Head Manager of the Rhino Orphanage, Yolandé van der Merwe. We have been following the Rhino Orphanage since their foundation in 2012, so when we started this podcast they were immediately on our list!  The story of the Rhino Orphanage is one of great tragedy and great triumph.  It's a story of the moment you see a life hanging in the balance, and in an instant the course of your life changes.  This conversation is a testament to the power of love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the belief that we must help each other, humans and animals alike and that through action, time, and healing, we can all thrive and one day return to the life we once knew. Because of the Rhino Orphanage, baby rhinos are brought to a safe place and through the amazing veterinarian and carer teams, are given a second chance. It's a brutal transition when a baby rhino loses their mother to violence, and is often attacked themselves, but the Rhino team is there to nurture them back to health, both physically and mentally. The team at the Rhino Orphanage are the Heroes of our time.  They are the reason rhinos might have a chance. Deeply grateful for this conversation, and all that you do Yolandé! If you need a coffee or a sammie while you're busy with the babies, text us.  Lots of Love. Episode Time Stamps: Intro: 00:52 Interview: 7:18 TA: 58:58 Show Note Links: ⁠https://therhinoorphanage.org/⁠ ⁠https://abcnews.go.com/International/radioactive-material-inserted-rhino-horns-anti-poaching-project/story?id=111467880⁠

This episode is a chat with Chris, who took on a primary carer role for fifteen months. We talk about the highs and the lows of his experience, both the amazing bond he formed with his son but also the struggles he faced along the way. Chris opened his heart to us and we reflect on some tips that will help any dad looking to take on more when it comes to parenting, or any mum looking to empower their partner. We thank Chris for his vulnerability and bravery in sharing his story, ya legend!   Beyond the Balls is a fatherhood podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Chi Lo, a Beyond The Bump production. This podcast is targeted at dads, dads to be, their partners and anyone interested in the journey of fatherhood.  We believe that every dad wants to be the best they can be so our purpose is to entertain, educate and empower our audience. We promise to have open and honest discussions in the hope to leave you feeling more supported after every listen. Join us in celebrating the ups and downs of fatherhood today! Yeah the dads!   Follow us on Instagram: @beyondtheballs.podcast Follow Jayde on Instagram: @londonxboston Follow Chi on Instagram: @chi_lo Follow @yummmchi for some cooking adventures!   This episode of Beyond the Balls is proudly sponsored by 28 by Sam Wood! Sign up by clicking this link. Ballers you gotta get onto this one and share it around, seriously this chance is too good to miss!

Could you be a foster carer? What are the rewards and challenges? And what unique skills do social workers bring to fostering? This week on Social Work Radio, our host Vince chats with social worker Claire Nelson about how she combines her busy job with being a foster carer. Does being a social worker make her a better foster carer? What skills are interchangeable? And how does she find it working with social workers, when she's in her foster carer role? Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

SAD JOKES is the story of Joseph, a gay filmmaker, who co-parents with Sonya who is struggling with depression. The film captures a moment in time when Joseph has to juggle his family life, love life, and artistic ambition while Sonya's away at a clinic during a mental health crisis. Writer, director, and star, Fabian Stumm, tells us about the making of the film and how his personal life colored this film. Growing up with a dad with depression, Fabian understood at a young age that sometimes the people who are meant to take care of you can break down. He took that perspective into Joseph's character as he tried to keep everything together when his partner was in that state of crisis. The film also shows a family dynamic we rarely see on screen: two friends co-parenting a child. Fabian believes that if you want to change something, you can talk about it or you can show how it can be. If you create something an audience can aspire to, then it shows new possibilities and a path you can head toward (we believe the same, too!). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

Caroline's nephew is in an outpost in Lebanon and she wants him to come home. Eamonn thinks the ban on e-scooters on public transport is unfair. Mary cares for her disabled adult daughter but her carer's allowance was cut in half when her husband died.

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In this episode we are talking all about supporting caregivers through the lens of occupational therapy. We discuss:  Ali Buchanan created The OT Carer Pathway. It is a specialised program designed specifically for caregivers, addressing the unique challenges they face in their roles. This initiative is crafted to provide targeted support to carers, who are … 119: The OT Carer Pathway: Empowering Caregivers through Holistic Occupational Science-Informed Support with Cat and Ali Read More »

Rebekah Dowhy started caregiving young when her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at her birth. Over time, she became a primary caregiver, handling tasks like feeding, medications, and wound care. It was emotionally challenging as she dealt with her mother's terminal illness and felt isolated in her caregiving role.Despite challenges, Rebekah maintained a strong bond with her mother, finding joy in their shared moments. Following her mother's passing in 2017, Rebekah grappled with loss but discovered purpose in nonprofit work. At 27, she founded the Caregiving Support Network to address caregivers' isolation and provide practical assistance through services like home care and emotional support.Rebekah's caregiving journey from childhood through founding CSN shows remarkable strength and resilience. By turning her hardships into help for others, she is making a difference for caregivers nationwide. Her work honors the care she provided for her mother and ensures no one feels alone in their caregiving role.About Rebekah:Rebekah is the founder and President of the Caregiving Support Network, a ministry dedicated to giving hope and practical relief to unpaid family caregivers.Rebekah understands the relief respite care brings to caregivers. Her mother was diagnosed with MS the year she was born. Rebekah's caregiving started with simple tasks like brushing her mother's hair, but expanded to managing complex medical needs as her mother's illness advanced.In 2015, the Caregiving Support Network idea was born while caring for my mother. I knew other caregivers shared the same challenges and joys. In 2022, that idea became reality.Social Media:Website: https://www.caregivingsupportnetwork.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregivingsupportnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caregivingnetwork/?hl=en Email: info@caregivingsupportnetwork.orgThe sisters proudly partner with the Caregiver Action Network. CAN's Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers via phone, chat, or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern. Get answers, resources, support group info, or a listening ear. Visit www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk/ or call 855-277-3640.********************************************************************************************Ready for even MORE honest caregiver conversations?  Become a supporter of "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" and unlock bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes peeks, and resources you won't find anywhere else! Plus, your support makes this podcast possible!  Sign up at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2101429/subscribeSupport the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network