Carer Friendly Conversations
Carer Friendly Conversations, the brand-new podcast dedicated to shining a light on the realities of Unpaid Caring.In the UK alone, there are around six million Unpaid Carers supporting loved ones, often while balancing work, family, and everything in between.Brought to you by Forward Carers, this podcast takes you inside these experiences, through honest conversations, powerful stories, and practical insights.
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Black History Month Special
<p>This week, we are celebrating Black History month and our theme at Forward Carers: 'honouring our communities - the legacy of caring'. </p><p>We hear an extract from our Black Carers Panel where Monica Gregory, Health Liaison Manager at Forward Carers and former Carer herself, is joined by three unpaid carers: Angela, Kent and Millie. </p><p>They talk about the legacy, culture and traditions of caring in the Black community.</p><p>They discuss how they became Carers, cultural traditions behind inter-generational homes, and what is most important to them in their caeing roles. </p><p>It...
Rab Ferguson: 'The Late Crew' and Writing About Young Carers
<p>Young carers deserve adventure, not just awareness. </p><p>Award-winning author <b>Rab Ferguson</b> explains how The Late Crew turns Young Carers into heroes, why language like “Young Carer” matters, and how fiction can help people feel seen, proud, and understood. </p><p>Host <b>Alex Dunn</b> talks with Rab about his series of Young Carer focussed books ‘The Late Crew’ in an alien, funny, middle-grade adventure world so it works for young carers, not just about them. </p><p>They unpack his characters and what they reveal things about different kinds of caring, and how the books balan...
Jen & Alex B: Talking Carer Wellbeing, RESET, and linking Physical and Mental Wellbeing
<p>In this episode, we are talking all things Carer Support, particularly the RESET Programme. RESET is a 10-week course designed to help unpaid Carers through physical and emotional wellbeing support. </p><p></p><p>First, we chat with Jen, an unpaid Carer based in the West Midlands. She explains the transformative experience she had on the RESET Programme, how it helped her grow in confidence both in work and social life, as well as reconnect with her passions.</p><p></p><p>We then catch up with Alex Broadbent from the RESET Programme, who explains a little bit about t...
Jen Haden & Alex Broadbent: Talking Carer Support, RESET, and linking Physical and Mental Wellbeing
<p>In this episode, we are talking all things Carer Support, particularly the RESET Programme. RESET is a 10-week course designed to help unpaid Carers through physical and emotional wellbeing support. </p><p></p><p>First, we chat with Jen, a Counsellor and unpaid Carer based in the West Midlands. She explains the transformative experience she had on the RESET Programme, how it helped her grow in confidence both in work and social life, as well as reconnect with her passions.</p><p></p><p>We then catch up with Alex Broadbent from the RESET Programme, who explains a little b...
Neil Joesbury: Talking Caring, co-Caring and the importance of LGBTQ+ Representation
<p>Neil has a Catchphrase: "There's light at the end of the tunnell when people start talking"</p><p></p><p>This encapsulates what he is all about - he's passionate about his Caring role, and wants to help as many people access support as possible.</p><p></p><p>Based in Birmingham, Neil has Caring and Co-Caring experience having supported both his dad and brother.</p><p></p><p>We speak about his inspiring journey as a family carer, his involvement in community support, and the importance of inclusivity when it comes to unpaid Carers. </p><p></p><p>I...
