Carerscast - Nicky Clark Nicky Clark

In Episode 10 I talk to comedian and writer David Baddiel about his dad Colin who has Pick's Disease, the complexity of truth, social media and political tribalism.

In this episode I talk to Jim Hawkins radio presenter on BBC Radio Shropshire about the importance of local radio during the pandemic, twitter trolls and mental health in the time of the pandemic and to Gail Renard writer, BAFTA member and former chair of the Writer's Guild of Great Britain, about interviewing John Lennon, female writing representation and her new children's show Monty & Co.
Links mentioned in this episode :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_shropshire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3yrtgmkfHBbsXfQfYkJp7CF/make-a-difference
https://montyandco.co.uk
http://www.gailrenard.com/john-lennon-give-me-a-chance.html

In this episode I talk to comedian Geoff Norcott about The Mash Report, his work with the BBC diversity panel and political tribalism.
Links mentioned in this episode : https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08yxh4h/the-mash-report
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/may/01/white-tory-voting-comedian-gets-place-on-bbc-diversity-watchdog

In this episode I talk to Sally Phillips, actor, writer and presenter about the ethical debate around pregnancy testing for Downs Sydrome, being a parent care under lockdown and women looking their age onscreen
Links mentioned : Acting your Age Campaign http://www.mrsnickyclark.com/-acting-your-age--campaign.html
VEEP : https://www.hbo.com/veep

In this Episode I talk to Colin a support worker and service manager, about his work, life under lockdown and the value of Social Care to the disabled adults being supported and to the whole country.

In this episode I talk to Jo Land, CEO of Avenues group a home care provider working with young adults with acquired brain injury, autism and learning disability. Jo talks about the vital role of home based support workers, the additional challenges faced by support workers under the corona virus pandemic and her hopes for our continued appreciation of Social Care support workers after the pandemic is over.