Other programmes
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Are You Aware We Care
There is a “hidden army” of young carers in the UK, a recent study reveals that 800,000 secondary aged young people in England are caring for a parent or sibling. This series follows six young and young-adult carers, hearing their stories, giving them a voice and learning about the daily challenges at different stages of life. Pictured are Host and Producer Grant Francis, with young carer Alicia.
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Blind Notes with Ravi Sagoo
A series of one-to-one interviews with visually impaired musicians. Looking at their work, their musical loves, inspirations, and the special relationship music plays in their lives. Pictured are Host Ravi Sagoo with guest Sally Clay.
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Connections
An engaging series of radio dramas by new writers with disabilities, performed by a mainly disabled cast. During the pandemic, we all experienced isolation in a way that many of us never normally encounter and having to make tough choices: this is a regular daily occurrence for those with disabilities.
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Fighting With Pride
A documentary series, telling the stories of the personnel who epitomise the ban on LGBT+ people serving in the British Armed Forces The series tells ten powerful and often harrowing stories of veterans who were thrown out of the military because of their sexuality or gender identity, before the ban on LGBT+ personnel was lifted 21 years ago.
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Gary's Diary Of A New Carer
A documentary series, telling the stories of the personnel who epitomise the ban on LGBT+ people serving in the British Armed Forces The series tells ten powerful and often harrowing stories of veterans who were thrown out of the military because of their sexuality or gender identity, before the ban on LGBT+ personnel was lifted 21 years ago.
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Greenborne
A brand-new radio soap opera set in the near future – making it a beacon of hope in a post Covid-19 return to normality.
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Linda Sage's A to Z of Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience
Linda is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, mentor and author. With practical, sustainable systems for enhancing emotional resilience, enabling change and enabling self-care. Her mantra “Self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” Her passion now is to share her knowledge, expertise and strategies with as many people as possible to help them avoid the trauma of burnout.
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Young Carers
An occasional one-hour programme recognising, supporting and celebrating the work of young carers, presented by Luke Dudley and Lucy Hutton. They talk to the experts, those working with young carers and those being cared for, but mostly we hear from young carers up and down the UK from all walks of life.
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Pause For Thought
Alan Sorensen and Willie Cameron share their thoughts across a range of subjects, all designed to help us take breath, appreciate what we have and strive to do the best for others.
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Features
Each and every week, our team of Care Radio presenters and reporters bring us a wealth of features where we hear about different charities, organisations, care workers, hospitals, hospices, care homes, carers, those being cared for and much much more. It's all about people
Care News
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More veterans coming forward for help because of the increased understanding
The Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation Programme is being rolled out among health workers
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Care ideas from the other side of the world
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust says it's been learning how care in Canterbury New Zealand works differently
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MP apologises after criticising lockdown nurses for "after-work drinks
the Conservative member for Lichfield, made the remark while defending the Prime Minister who attended a Downing Street gathering in June 2020.
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Steam locomotive named in honour of carers
The engine, built in 1916, runs on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway in North Yorkshire and is now called “Nightingale and Seacole”
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Experiences wanted from carers dealing with major trauma
The James Lind Alliance, is trying to guide scientists who want to know what they should be researching
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e-Scooter accidents on the rise
Numbers rose by 82 per cent from 2020 to 2021 according to figures from Ambulance Trusts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Committee calls for changes to Visas and pay for care workers
The recommendations have been welcomed by a number of organisations including The Homecare Association which warns that the sector is in a ‘precarious state’
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‘I Live With Dementia’ campaign launched to support unpaid carers
The aim being to signpost people to the charity’s support through its dementia specialist Admiral Nurses
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GMC advice to doctors
There’s a new drive to deal with workplace bullying in health and medical settings