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
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Matt Rosser's Music With Meaning
This isn’t therapy, it’s just a radio show, but we hope it helps you to catch your breath at the start, end or middle of your week - depending on how your week, your shifts or your sleep works!
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My Family, Mental Illness.. & Me
We explore what it’s like to grow up in the shadow of mental illness with intimate conversation with someone in the public eye who has or had a parent with a mental illness, or mental health difficulties.
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Props
During the pandemic we were asked to isolate ourselves to protect others. But, long before Covid, many people were living with isolation and restriction in order to support someone else. Props is a radio series to spotlight the lived experience of these unsung heroes.
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National & International News
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Skateboarding postponed by 48 hours at Olympics as rain continues to wreak havoc
Adverse weather conditions in Paris have led to the Olympic men’s street skateboarding being postponed by 48 hours until Monday.
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SNP Sarwars no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him
Anas Sarwar has been warned his election pledge of “no austerity under Labour” has come back to bite him amid reports the UK Chancellor will announce a £20 billion black hole.
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Common mouth bacteria found to melt certain cancers
A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists have discovered.
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Sir Keir Starmer hails excellent Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GB’s 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris.
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Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree
The families of four men killed after their car crashed into a tree in Gloucestershire have spoken of an “ocean of sadness” after their deaths.
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Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.