Midland Mencap Podcast

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Midland Mencap Podcast Podcast

Midland Mencap Podcasts are run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.

  1. 10/12/2023

    Inside the Children and Young People Service - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 11

    In this episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, our hosts Ashleigh and Alex wanted to find out more about what Midland Mencap does for children and young people. They invited some guests to help them understand.Meet Violet, a young person who uses the service, and Sam, Violet's dad. They talked about how the service has helped and impacted them. Also, we have Katie, who is the Operational Manager for the Children and Young People service and is in charge of making sure the service is fun, welcoming, and safe for children like Violet. Listen in as Ashleigh and Alex explore the great work happening behind the scenes to make sure kids like Violet have a great place to be themselves. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    42 min

  2. 03/27/2023

    What is the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service? - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 10

    In this episode of the Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh is joined by Charlotte Gotch, Manager of the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service and Pete Watson a Citizen of the Service. Listen to their experience and how it has made an impact in the local Birmingham community for people with a learning disability. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    16 min

  3. 02/27/2023

    Breaking Barriers: Volunteering for People with a Learning Disability - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 9

    Host Ashleigh and guest Kevin, Midland Mencap's Volunteer Manager, share inspiring stories and practical tips for creating inclusive volunteering opportunities for individuals with a learning disability.    By promoting inclusion and challenging stereotypes, volunteering for individuals and people with a learning disability can help create a more inclusive society.    Listen now to learn how you can support volunteers with a learning disability or create inclusive volunteering opportunities. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    19 min

  4. 01/26/2023

    Understanding Visual Impairment: Insights from Louise and Meena of Thomas Pocklington Trust - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 8

    Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Senior Engagement Manager Louise and Sight Loss Council volunteer Meena to discuss the vital role of Sight Loss Councils and the everyday experiences of living with a visual impairment. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for those with visual impairments. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. Sight Loss Councils, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are led by blind and partially sighted members. We tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services. Learn more about Sight Loss Council on their Website here: https://www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/

    34 min
  5. Making More Holiday Destinations Accessible - Citizen Chat Moments - Episode 1 - Sarah Lilly, Cerebral Palsy Midlands

    01/14/2023

    Making More Holiday Destinations Accessible - Citizen Chat Moments - Episode 1 - Sarah Lilly, Cerebral Palsy Midlands

    Meet Sarah Lilly, from Cerebral Palsy Midlands. On a recent episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, Sarah shared her personal experience of caring for her sister and the citizens she supports at Cerebral Palsy Midlands about the insights on the challenges of planning and enjoying accessible holidays. Don't miss out on her inspiring and informative story! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Listen to the full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aI11aQC6uwb Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IR3CyuMOK_E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    4 min
  6. Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands - Citizen Chat Podcast - Episode 7

    12/30/2022

    Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands - Citizen Chat Podcast - Episode 7

    Join us on the Citizen Chat Podcast as Ashleigh sits down with Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands to discuss the unique and inspiring journey of growing up as a young carer for her sister. From the daily challenges her family faced to the impact it has had on her professional career, Sarah shares valuable insights and experiences that will leave you feeling moved and motivated. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    47 min
  7. International Day of People with Disabilities - Citizen Chat Episode 6

    12/03/2022

    International Day of People with Disabilities - Citizen Chat Episode 6

    This International Day of People with Disabilities Ashleigh caught up with Mark Fosbrook and Alex Giles from Activity Alliance and spoke about their lived experience of having a disability. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:  Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/  Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    1h 3m
  8. Why are you proud of your disability or long term health condition? - Citizen Chat #EP5

    10/27/2022

    Why are you proud of your disability or long term health condition? - Citizen Chat #EP5

    This month on the citizen chat podcast looks back at the conversation Ashley had with Dan, Viren, and Perm in #disabilitypridemonth where they openly discussed what made them proud of their disability or long term health condition.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:  Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/  Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

    30 min
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Midland Mencap Podcasts are run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.

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  • Creator
    Midland Mencap
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Midland Mencap
  • Show Website
    Midland Mencap Podcast

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