Podcasts about carers

Join our hosts for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Carers' and ‘Blood donation' Carers Behind every person in need is someone giving their time, energy and compassion to care for them. Join us as we recognise our communities, and reflect on the importance of caring for ourselves as we care for others. Blood donation Could one simple act save a life? Join us as we explore the importance of blood donation, the growing need for donors and how it connects with Islamic teachings on compassion, service and saving human life. Guest: Angela Ditchfield Geraldine Parker Victoria Pointon Producers: Anila Syed-Usman, Ayesha Tahir and Tahmina Tahir

Family carers across Ireland are facing growing financial pressure, increasing isolation and significant challenges accessing essential services, according to a major new report published by Family Carers Ireland. The State of Caring 2026 report found that more than seven in ten carers are struggling to make ends meet, while almost half experience severe loneliness. Joining Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss the findings is Fiona Hartigan, Support Manager with Family Carers Ireland, and family carer Alexandra Knox, whose daughter has epilepsy and requires complex ongoing care. Photo (c) SolStock from Getty Images Signature via Canva

On tonight's panel we were joined by Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD from Galway West, Peadar Tóibín TD Meath West and Aontú Party Leader, Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD from Waterford and journalist Sarah Burns from The Irish Times.

Carers week special. Having just received a distinction in her level 3 btec in health and social care and her bbc one documentary on iPlayer now- Nat talks to Tilly from the doc, and some listeners who all have their say on care. An episode to shine a light on carers. Carers UK - ⁠https://www.carersuk.org/⁠Macmillan Cancer Support ⁠- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/⁠Carers First - ⁠https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/⁠Space -⁠ https://spaceherts.org.uk/⁠ Get in touch with Nat, buy tickets for upcoming live shows and find the family on Instagram: ⁠https://lifewithnatpod.komi.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nikki Dunne, Research Manager with Family Carers Ireland, on a new report into the struggles of carers due to the cost of living and inadequate access to services.

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: A Home, a Heart, a Future: The Urgent Need for More Muslim Foster Carers in the UK Topic II: Can We Still Disagree Respectfully? Navigating Division and Polarisation in Modern Society Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Ahmad Imam Mubariz Amini Guest(s): * Amanda O'Shea * Dr Sushri-Sangita Puhan * Professor Dominic Abrams * Imam Bilal Ahmed Qamar Producer(s): Maryam Javid & Rida Rafiq Lead Producer: Dania Nasir Researcher(s): Arwa Roheen, Komal Nawaz, Hania Ijaz, Samiya Khurram

Junge Pflegende übernehmen schon früh in ihrem Leben Verantwortung, die selbst Erwachsene an ihre Grenzen bringt - Petra Schmieder-Runschke von der Organisation "Young Carer Coach" über die Auswirkungen auf ihre Kindheit, Bildung und psychische Gesundheit.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carer Melissa Hess. Melissa is a first-time puppy carer to Wasabi who has just began his Seeing Eye Dog training. Melissa works part time at TAFE, is studying her PhD, and enjoys park run. She's a busy and active carer, and fit Wasabi into her busy life including the family home with grandkids. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eating disorders can cause a lot of worry for families and things can spiral quickly. Laura Casey is Director of Services at the beautiful Lois Bridges Treatment Centre in Dublin. Laura is an enhanced psychiatric nurse who brings over 11 years of dedicated experience in supporting individuals with mental illness, with a particular focus on the treatment of eating disorders. Her approach is rooted in holistic and person-centred care, ensuring that each individual's needs are met with compassion and clinical expertise.Today Laura talks to Stef about early signs and intervention, difficult conversations, pressure and how to access support and recovery.Below are some resources for parents.Established in 2010, Lois bridges is an award winning treatment centre providing a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient and aftercare services for the treatment of all Eating Disorders including, but not limited to – anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.Lois Bridges also provide out-patient appointments with members of our specialised team- our Consultant Psychiatrists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and various other registered therapists. You can make contact via phone 0876539747 or email info@loisbridges.ieBodywhys is the national voluntary organization providing support and information for people affected by eating disorders. Helpline: 01 210 7906Email Support: alex@bodywhys.ieFamily Support (PiLaR Programme):pilar@bodywhys.ieHSE Eating Disorder Teams (Public Health)Specialist teams under the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED).Access: Referral must be made through your GPCall the HSE Mental Health Information Line at 1800 111 888 for details on your local teamCARED Ireland(Caring About Recovery from an Eating Disorder)A voluntary parent and carer support group providing peer-to-peer assistance and advocacy.email: CAREDireland@gmail.comInstagram: @caredirelandRecommended Books1. More than the Mirror: Alf Explores Body Image by Andrea Weldon (Author) for the child/adolescent2. Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Book by Jennifer L. Gaudiani3. Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover by Tabitha Farrar4. Brave Girl Eating by Harriet Brown5. SupportedED: Online Self-Help Program for Carers of People with an Eating Disorder6. Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers by Janet Treasure7. Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders Piece by Piece: A Practical Guide for Parents by James Lock (Author), Aileen Whyte (Author), Brittany Matheson (Author), Nandini Datta (Author)Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by first-time puppy carer Bek Brindle who shares her experiences raising Sven alongside her partner Ben in QLD. Bek is a corporate events manager, and co-carer husband Ben is an engineer so they balance busy lives whilst volunteering. Then we share an interview from the archives with Seeing Eye Dogs handler Chris Edwards Chief Mission Officer in Corporate Affairs & Advocacy with some tips for handlers around travelling with your Seeing Eye Dog. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Volunteer Partnerships Coordinator Liv Butcher, and first-time puppy carers Sharon & Scott Johnson. In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Liv joins us to talk about the work our 1000+ volunteers do across Seeing Eye Dogs, the amazing contribution of our volunteers and thanks our volunteers for the work they do. Sharon & Scott join us to share their story and experiences as first-time puppy carers in NSW caring for Seeing Eye Dog puppy Weasley. They talk about puppy caring as a family and the variety of experiences they and Weasley had together during the program. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Dalrymple has won many awards for his writings and is an expert on Indian history - a country he moved to from his native Scotland around 40 years ago.He is also the co-founder of the Jaipur Literary International Festival which is in Ireland this week and among other things, he spoke to Audrey about global empires, Middle East Christians and the links between India and IrelandPope Leo's first Encyclical was published this week and, as expected, it concentrated on Artificial Intelligence.It is called Magnifica Humanitas - Magnificent Humanity. Audrey speaks to Elise Ann Allen from Crux Magazine about how it has been received in Rome and then we discuss the possibility of an Ethical framework around the technology with Dr Lyndon Drake from the Oxford Collaboration of AI and Theology and by Dr Kate Devlin- professor of Artificial Intelligence and Society at Kings College London.Finally to mark the end of BBC Carers Week we learn about the Shared Lives project which provides respite care. Audrey speaks to carer Lorraine Finn and Agnes Lunny from Positive Futures.

Resources for Carers and thoughts on Art as Care Outlining The Shape of Things Undone at Brighton Fringe and more

Being a challenger brand in the highly competitive baby formula category is not for the faint of heart. To the contrary, at HiPP Organic it takes a lot of heart, built from the family founders who needed a formula that their own child could tolerate. They now own 7% of the formula milk category in the UK and growing. Emily Jones, Ecommerce Channel Controller at HiPP Organic, joined the podcast to walk us through the omnichannel journey that is intensely focused on the needs of the parents and carers that they strive to connect with, wherever and however they want.

Former AFLW star Moana Hope has spent her life caring for others, including her dying father and her beloved sister Vinny, who has an intellectual disability. It wasn't until Mo was in her 30s that she realised she needed to learn how to love herself.Content Warning: this episode of Conversations contains discussion of childhood abuse, domestic violence and suicidal ideation.Moana Hope grew up with 13 siblings in a two-bedroom housing commission home in Melbourne's north west.As a little girl, she played football with the boys and then with grown women, and in her 20s she took on full-time caring responsibilities for two of her nephews, as well as her sister, who lives with an intellectual disability.This backstory, along with her natural talent for the game and charisma off the field, helped Mo stand out as a star of the women's game when the AFLW was launched in 2017.Mo was a marquee player for Collingwood in the women's debut season.But she retired earlier than she had planned to.Post-AFLW, Mo had a lot of time to think about herself outside of football, and about the chaos and violence that was normalised in her childhood home.But it wasn't until Mo became a mother herself, that she fully reckoned with her understanding of love.Mo shares intimate snippets from her life on Instagram.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Eliza Kirsch.It explores AFL, the Pies, Melbourne, Glenroy, Maori heritage, Cancer, death, grief, caring, queerness, footy, Hawthorne, women's sports, cricket, mother daughter relationships, mother father relationships, personal work, therapy, inner child work, sisterhood, engineering, female business owners, motherhood, sons and mothers, violence, abuse, financial abuse, Essendon, GWS, Richmond, Adelaide.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

A new report from Family Carers Ireland has found the Government has failed to fully deliver on any of its 34 commitments to family carers in its first year in office. The charity says, in some cases, supports have actually worsened—with growing delays for assessments, reduced access to services, and increasing pressure on families already stretched to their limits. To discuss the findings and what they mean for carers here in Clare and North Tipperary, Alan Morrissey was joined by Care Support Manager Vicky Ward. Image © SDI Productions from Getty Images Signature via Canva

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A group from Inagh Ark Childcare are gearing up to take on one of Ireland's toughest endurance challenges, Hell & Back, all in aid of a very special cause. They're raising funds for the Intestinal Failure and Home PN Unit at Crumlin Children's Hospital, a service that has played a vital role in the life of young Kody Meaney, who was born with a rare condition known as Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypo-peristalsis Syndrome. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with Jackie Garland and Emma Collins, who are part of the team taking on the challenge. Image © Jackie Garland

This episode features Norah Elvidge  (School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia. Silverchain, Melbourne, VIC, Australia).   What is already known on this topic? Many people with palliative care needs would prefer to be cared for and/or die at home. Many people will be cared for at home by specialist community palliative care services. Despite this, hospitalisation rates remain high for people receiving specialist community palliative care services. Carers face physical, emotional and financial burden caring for someone with palliative care needs at home.   What this paper adds Provides a deeper understanding of the contextual and individual determinants of why people receiving specialist community palliative care access unplanned hospital care. Provides insight into specialist palliative care carer behaviour at the end of life. Highlights the importance of the carer's role in decisions surrounding acute care access for people at the end of life.   Implications for practice, theory or policy Further research is needed to capture the perspective of people receiving specialist community palliative care regarding the reasons for unplanned hospital use. The number of unplanned hospital presentations for people receiving community palliative care may be reduced through the provision of better formal support for their carers. Examining factors contributing to unplanned hospital use supports specialist community palliative care services to refine models of care and optimise care delivery.   Full paper available from:     https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02692163261418625   If you would like to record a podcast about your published (or accepted) Palliative Medicine paper, please contact Dr Amara Nwosu:  a.nwosu@lancaster.ac.uk

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Sonia Borwick has worked caring for people in their homes for over two decades. Now, like many of her Section 39 colleagues, she is paid less than she was almost 20 years ago. Worse still, she's been suspended from her workplace because, in my opinion, she has continued to raise the issue. She joined me in the tortoise shack to talk about her experience and need for workers to stand together. NERI's Tom McDonnell on the Energy Crisis and Solutions Pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-156099307 Barry Heneghan Debate pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155860288 Khaled Al-Qershali with the latest from Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-156249499 The Hind Rajab jersey for Dignity for Palestine is available here: https://spicebagmerch.com/

Puppy carers Cheryl Mansell & Sophie Tighe join host Harriet talking about their puppy caring journey with Velvet. Cheryl and Sophie share the caring responsibilities for Velvet who goes between their two homes meaning the carers can balance puppy caring with their lives and jobs, and Velvet benefits from two lifestyles and the socialisation opportunities that brings. We also have an interview from the archive with trainer Jack Lord from during his trainer traineeship talking about the role of a Seeing Eye Dogs trainer. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we meet Rel Mollet, a volunteer who has many roles. Rel is an experienced puppy carer, volunteers on site with our puppies and dogs, volunteers at the Youth Camp, runs Caring information sessions and more. She also is a mum and works in the book publishing industry and uses flexible working conditions to help Seeing Eye Dogs. Rel is a wonderful dedicated volunteer, and we couldn't thank her enough for the work she's done. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dad who has been carrying his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door says funding for a lift to their house isn't enough, and the project is on hold. Amy Williams reports.

Sex and disability. Two words most people still find uncomfortable in the same sentence. I sat down with sexologist Casey Payne to talk about what we get wrong, why pleasure belongs to everyone regardless of how their body works, and what it actually looks like to reclaim intimacy after disability, illness, or a body that's changed.Things DiscussedWhy disability and sexuality are both taboo and what happens when you put them togetherRedefining sex beyond intercourse and why that matters for anyone whose body has changedThe orgasm gap and why around 90 per cent of women can't orgasm through penetration aloneHow carers and parents can support sexual autonomy without having every conversation themselvesPractical ways to start reclaiming pleasure after illness, injury, or chronic health conditionsHow to find a sexologist in Australia and what to expectChapter Timestamps[00:00] Sex and disability: why this conversation matters[03:00] Redefining what sex actually is[06:30] Body image and who sex is for[09:00] The orgasm gap and sex toys as tools[13:00] Carers, parents and adult sexuality[18:30] How sex education lowers abuse risk[22:00] Reclaiming sexuality after disability[26:00] Starting with pleasure, not sex[28:00] What sex education should look like[29:30] How to find a sexologist in AustraliaResources and LinksThe Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor, includes a workbookThe Orgasm Gap by Karen GurneySex Education on Netflix, seasons 1 and 2 recommendedSociety of Australian Sexologists: sexologist.org.auPleasure Pixel professional development course for support workers: pleasurepixel.com.auFree resource on getting comfortable talking about sex: marievakakis.com.au/time-to-get-comfortable-talking-about-sexKeep the Conversation GoingDownload the free resource at marievakakis.com.au/time-to-get-comfortable-talking-about-sexGot a question about sex, intimacy, or relationships? Submit it at forms.gle/ExJAeBTXAfn8xGkQ9 and it might feature in a future Ask Marie episode.If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need it. A rating on Apple Podcasts helps more people find the show.Guest InformationCasey Payne is a sexologist specialising in sexual health, disability, and intimacy, with a professional development course for support workers and other resources for adults at pleasurepixel.com.au.About the Showhttps://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marievakakis/https://www.youtube.com/@marievakakisfacebook.com/marievakakisconsulting

D'óstáil an tUachtarán Connolly fáiltiú speisialta in Áras an Uachtaráin chun aitheantas agus ómós a thabhairt don iliomad daoine aonair agus grúpaí ar fud na tíre a chaitheann a gcuid ama agus fuinneamh ag tabhairt aire do dhaoine eile. President Connolly hosted a special reception in Áras an Uachtaráin to acknowledge and paid tribute to the many individuals and groups around the country who give their time and energy to care for others.

There's growing anger among family carers this week following the Government's latest measures to tackle rising fuel costs. While some supports have been announced, many carers say they've effectively been left out—despite facing higher energy use at home and mounting bills. Joining Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to discuss this further was Karen Griffin from Kildysart, who is caring for her two daughters with additional needs.

Have you ever considered what the role of a Nearest Relative is like?Under the Mental Health Act for England and Wales, any one of us could be thrust into the role, carrying the weight of its legal responsibilities, pressures of supporting our family member, and navigating the ever-complex mental health system. A recent research project funded by UK Research and Innovation conducted with AMHPs and Nearest Relatives has co-created a package of tools and guidance to address these very challenges. The resources have been borne out in-depth research revealing the trauma, distress and isolation that many Nearest Relatives experience.Host Jonny Adamson is joined by Mental Health Advocate and Nearest Relative, Debbie Best, Dr Jeremy Dixon from Cardiff University and Professor Judy Laing from Bristol University Law School to discuss the findings and support being made available. They also explore how else the mental health system could be strengthened and whether the reforms being brought in through the new Mental Health Act will be enough.This episode touches on some difficult themes related to mental ill health, so listener discretion is advised. Details of mental health support are available below for anyone affected by anything raised in the discussion. We've also included links to the research, resources and an upcoming event on this topic being hosted by BASW England.Our thanks to James Ede at Be Heard Productions for producing the episode.- Nearest Relatives Resources: https://nearestrelativeresources.bristol.ac.uk/- Beyond the call of duty: A Qualitative study into the experiences of family members acting as a Nearest Relative in Mental Health Act assessments: https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/52/7/3783/6517149 - BASW England Mental Health Group Webinar: https://basw.co.uk/events/nearest-relatives-resources-empowering-relatives-mental-health-system-basw-england-mental - Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7) or jo@samaritans.org - Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ - Mind: 0300 102 1234 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)- Calm: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)- Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential, 24/7 crisis support- National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 0800 587 0800 (6pm to midnight every day)- Papyrus (for under-35s) 0800 068 4141, email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is transforming the world—but is it transforming privacy for better or for risk? We trust our GP with our deepest secrets, but can we extend that same trust to AI-powered systems and cloud-based suppliers? And if AI can re-identify people even in anonymized research data, is “anonymous” still real anymore? In this episode, Punit Bhatia and Tania Palmariellodiviney reveals how AI tools reshape confidentiality, integrity, availability, cloud sprawl, supplier risk, clinical transcription accuracy, re-identification, and even personal fears like voice-based deepfakes. The voice of experience rings clear: digital trust isn't a checkbox…it's engineered early with transparency, responsible data use, privacy by design, and safety by design. 

In 2025 Dentsu UK achieved Family Friendly Workplace accreditation - Nicole and Jody reveal how, alongside building a workplace culture where nearly one in six employees actively engage in their Parents & Carers ERG.   Discussing how collaboration between their Parents & Carers ERG, DE&I and HR teams drives change, Nicole and Jody share policy and support examples across fertility support, extended partner leave and visible leadership role modelling.   Jody shares her powerful story of experiencing pregnancy loss before Dentsu UK had a policy describing her decision to resign, her experience in returning, and in receiving a promotion.   With published Gender Action Plans coming in next year, this episode is packed with ideas for steps you can take to continue building your family friendly workplace.   There's more!   If you'd like more insights and the opportunity to discuss your work with Nicole and Jody, join us at the launch of From Babies with Love's 2026 Guide: Cutting Edge Family Friendly policy & practice:   ·        10th March 2026, at Clyde & Co, London ·        In person: 9:30 -11:30 GMT ·        Live Stream: 10:00-11:30 GMT   email impact@frombabieswithlove.org to request your free place today.   What actually drives progress for women in leadership? Encompass Equality's latest research   Thank you to Encompass Equality for sponsoring this episode.   Encompass is dedicated to creating better workplaces for women and building cultures where everyone benefits.   Powered by industry-leading research into women's lived experiences at work, Encompass turns real insight into targeted interventions that improve how people work together.   Their latest research, conducted with the FTSE Women Leaders Review and Chartered Management Institute, reveals what actually works and how to make change happen in your organisation.   Download your free report from Encompass Equality  

AI is transforming the world—but is it transforming privacy for better or for risk? We trust our GP with our deepest secrets, but can we extend that same trust to AI-powered systems and cloud-based suppliers? And if AI can re-identify people even in anonymized research data, is “anonymous” still real anymore? In this episode, Punit Bhatia and Tania Palmariellodiviney reveals how AI tools reshape confidentiality, integrity, availability, cloud sprawl, supplier risk, clinical transcription accuracy, re-identification, and even personal fears like voice-based deepfakes. The voice of experience rings clear: digital trust isn't a checkbox…it's engineered early with transparency, responsible data use, privacy by design, and safety by design. 

Millions of people around the world are unpaid carers, providing help for a friend or family member who due to illness or disability cannot cope without their support. For some this may be a few hours a week but for many this can be a round-the-clock role. This can lead to the carer being unable to work or take part in other activities and their own health and mental wellbeing suffering.We visit a Community Caring Centre in Bangladesh that provides care for disabled children and enables the carers to have time to work or rest as well as from the charity Carers Worldwide. And in the UK we find out about a charity that offers low cost hotel rooms for carers to use for a night's respite away from their caring duties.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer/reporter: Louise Pepper Bangladesh reporter: Tahmeed Chaudury Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines

For the past few weeks, we've heard heartbreaking stories from listeners about their experiences of being carers for their disabled adult children – and their worries about what'll happen to them when they die…So, where do we go from here?Joining Andrea to discuss is Derval McDonagh, CEO of Inclusion Ireland.

Topical sermon (various passages Acts 20:17-32 & 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13) Part 6 of the Pastor/Elder/Overseers Series. Sermon Points: #1 An Apostolic Example & Elder Charge to Care for the Church Well (Acts 20:17-32)... #2 Pastor/Elders Personally Open Up Their Lives to Care Like Mothers (1 Thess 2:1-8)… #3 Pastor/Elders Boldly Exhort, Encourage, & Challenge the Flock Like Loving Fathers (1 Thessalonians 2:9-13)... Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

More than 141,000 children are in kinship care in England and Wales. According to new research from the charity Kinship, 40% of kinship carers are forced to claim benefits or increase their benefits when they step in to take on the care of a child from a family member. To explain why some kinship carers want the same parental rights as others in a parental role, like an adoptive parent, Clare McDonnell is joined by the CEO of Kinship, Lucy Peake and carer Nash, who took on the permanent care of her sister's children after her sister died.Broadcaster, model and activist Ashley James says she's always been underestimated and often written off as a ‘bimbo'. But now she's reclaiming the word as the title of her new book, which explores many of the judgmental labels used to describe women and their life choices. From 'bossy' to 'mumsy' to 'silly girl', Ashley joined Clare to unpack the impact such words can have on women and girls and why she hopes opening up about her own experiences will inspire others to stop shrinking and shake them off.Team GB snowboarder Mia Brookes gave an amazing performance coming fourth in the women's snowboard big air final at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The 19-year-old had been hoping to become Great Britain's first gold medallist on snow. She went for a backside 1620 trick - featuring four-and-a-half rotations - and landed before she over-rotated and her heel edge caught in the snow. Mia's mum, Vicky Brookes, joined presenter Nuala McGovern on the line from her campervan in Livigno close to the Olympic venue.Deborah Douglas has written a memoir about her experience as a victim turned campaigner in one of the biggest scandals in British medical history. Her story sits at the centre of the case of disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson, jailed in 2017 for performing harmful and unnecessary operations on women who believed they were being treated for cancer. An inquiry in 2020 found both NHS and private hospitals missed repeated chances to stop him. Deborah joined Clare to discuss The Cost of Trust.A new exhibition at the Charles Dickens museum celebrates the women who influenced the great Victorian novelist's female characters, social commentary and campaigning to improve the lives of vulnerable women. But how does this sit alongside the other, darker narrative, that Dickens himself was a misogynist who mistreated his own wife? To sort the fact from the fiction, the exhibition curator Kirsty Parsons & the historian Professor Jenny Hartley joined Nuala to discuss.Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Annette Wells

A story gripping headlines across the United States is the disappearance of 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News Today anchor Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona, in the USA more than a week ago, triggering a massive search and emotional appeals from her family. Clare McDonnell speaks to Claire Moses, a reporter from The New York Times, who has been following the story.Broadcaster, model and activist Ashley James says she's always been underestimated and often written off as a “bimbo”. But now she's reclaiming the word as the title of her new book, which explores many of the judgmental labels used to describe women and their life choices. From 'bossy' to 'mumsy' to 'silly girl', Ashley joins Clare to unpack the impact such words can have on women and girls and why she hopes opening up about her own experiences will inspire others to stop shrinking and shake them off.More than 141,000 children are in kinship care in England and Wales. According to new research from the charity Kinship, 40% of kinship carers are forced to claim benefits or increase their benefits when they step in to take on the care of a child from a family member. To explain why some kinship carers want the same parental rights as others in a parental role, like an adoptive parent, Clare is joined by the CEO of Kinship, Lucy Peake and carer Nash, who took on the permanent care of her sister's children after her sister died.A few years ago, Saaniya Abbas was working as an art director in an advertising agency in Dubai. Today, she is a rising star of comedy, after finding stand-up comedy helped her deal with the end of her marriage. Her tour, Hellarious, has just hit London and she speaks to Clare about writing material based on her life so far.Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Calls have been made for urgent improvements to home carer working conditions in order to tackle severe recruitment backlogs in Clare. A recent report by Home and Community Care Ireland showed the HSE's homecare waiting lists in this county are proportionally the longest nationwide. Pressure is now coming on the HSE to increase staff pay, improve career progression pathways and introduce enhanced mileage allowances. HSE Regional Health Forum West Member, Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says strong action is required.

Are employers doing enough to support the nearly three million people in the UK who juggle unpaid care and work? Natalie Quilter, HR magazine's #4 HR Most Influential Practitioner 2025, addresses this question and more, drawing from both her personal and professional experience.  Quilter – currently head of reward, wellbeing and benefits for housing provider The Hyde Group – is a passionate advocate for unpaid carers. In this episode, she shares her expertise to help HR leaders better understand what being a working carer means, and the practical ways in which HR can support them.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Bernard Mulvany is a Disability Rights Activist, founder of Access for All Ireland and a carer to his daughter, Sophia. He rejoins me just a few minutes after his latest meeting with the Government representatives where he outlined (again) the stark reality facing both Carers and People with Disabilities. So we got him at a good time. We are (on paper) a rich country. This doesn't need to be happening! Access for All https://www.instagram.com/access_for_all_ireland/?hl=en Ireland dropping the Triple Lock reaction podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-149334686 A Palestinian refugee in Trump's America podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-149237003

Tens of thousands of Carers across the country have been blindsided by letters from Revenue telling them they may face tax bills going back years. Labour's social protection spokesperson Mark Wall says it's causing serious financial and emotional stress to families who are already carrying an enormous burden. Deputy Ward says Carer's Allowance is means tested, and for many people that created a genuine and understandable belief that they didn't owe tax. Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has said that information shared from his Department to Revenue relating to the Carer's Allowance will be forward looking, and that less than 10% of the 104,000 people who receive Carer's Allowance or benefit will have any tax liability For more on this, Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Deborah Kett from Crusheen, whose daughter has cystic fibrosis on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Natee Meepian's Images via Canva

Revenue has begun writing to people in receipt of carers allowance to clarify that the allowance is taxable. Family Carers Ireland, who represent carers says many of its members are worried they might be due a tax bill. Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Carer Engagement at Family Carers Ireland.

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County, Nessa Cosgrave, Labour Party Senator and Sara Burns, News Reporter with The Irish Times.

Thousands of family carers are being hit with tax bills going back years after Revenue got access to data on their payments. Charlie Weston personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, and Catherine Cox, head of communications and policy with Family Carers Ireland, both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

The Chancellor announced dozens of changes in the Budget that will affect the money in your pocket from wages and energy bills to savings. Many of them won't happen for some time - years in some cases - so we look at the more imminent tax changes. That will include the freezing of tax thresholds that will see higher taxes for many and changes to the Cash ISA limits.A "bewildering system" of benefits - that's how the author of a new report has described the plight of tens of thousands of unpaid carers who were thrown into debt because of the overpayment of Carer's Allowance. This week an independent review was published that's been a year in the making. It started because carers had been working but had unwittingly slipped over the amount they're able to earn before losing their Carer's Allowance - a payment they're entitled to if they care for someone for over 35 hours a week, leaving them in debt to the government. Paul Lewis interviews the author of the report Liz Sayce, who has told Money Box the government must implement her recommendations "at pace".And, the families of thousands of people who were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C by the NHS when it used contaminated blood in the 1970s and 80s will not have to pay tax on the compensation many of them are still waiting for. That commitment came from Rachel Reeves in the Budget, after Money Box reported on a campaign to ensure those relatives weren't subject to inheritance tax bills of tens of even hundreds of thousands of pounds.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Jo Krasner Researcher: Eimear Devlin Editor: Jess Quayle Senior News Editor: Sara Wadeson(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 29th November 2025)

In this week's episode, Hannah is joined by Jenny Langley, an advocate in the eating disorder community. After supporting her son through anorexia 20 years ago, Jenny has dedicated her life to making sure families feel informed, empowered, and never alone.For over 15 years, Jenny has worked with the Eating Disorders Research team at the Institute of Psychiatry and is trained in the New Maudsley Model, where she now coaches carers, trains clinicians, and delivers practical skills workshops. She is co-author of the New Maudsley Skills-Based Training Manual and writer of Boys Get Anorexia Too, a book that has helped countless families feel seen.This week, we discuss:What it's really like to support a child through anorexia as a parentThe shock, guilt, shame many carers describeEarly inpatient treatment, trauma, and learning on the job as a familyThe New Maudsley approach for supporting family dynamicsThe animal metaphors (rhino, kangaroo, jellyfish, terrier, ostrich, dolphins, St Bernard)Why carers' self-care isn't selfish, it's essentialThe unique role of dads and male carersRelapse, “safety behaviours” and why recovery often looks more like discoveryCarers matter. Families matter. And with the right support, they can be powerful allies in recovery – not by being perfect, but by staying, learning and loving through the mess.Timestamps:01:20 – Jenny's Story05:30 – Emotions Felt By Parents and Carers11:00 – Externalising the eating disorder as “Rex”16:40 –The New Maudsley Approach28:20 – Animal Metaphors and Carer Styles41:00 – Treatment Trauma, NG Feeding and Post-Discharge55:10 – Dads, Male Carers and Keeping Communication OpenResources & LinksConnect with Jenny visit her websiteConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereCheck out our website hereListen on YOUTUBE here⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han

Cases brought by family carers that have been on hold for years in the Employment Relations Authority are now waiting for direction.

The Supreme Court has ruled parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government. Peter Humphreys cares 24/7 for his 37 year old disabled daughter Sian, and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A monumental change for people caring for severely disabled family members. A landmark Supreme Court ruling yesterday means those providing full-time care for severely disabled family members are entitled to pay. It was brought by two parents, Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys, who care for severely disabled adult children. Disability Advocate Jane Carrigan told Heather du Plessis-Allan getting minimum wage is the bare minimum for these families. She says this will impact roughly 10 thousand families. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.