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In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Mark Spraggs, the Managing Director of Mental Health at Lifeways. On the occasion of World Mental Heath Day, Mark talks about:· how we still need to repeat that mental health is a universal human right· why we need to talk about our own mental health a lot more· the power and importance of having a l...

In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Jo Lourmpa, Lifeways' Lead Specialist Support Manager, who is our in-house expert on Positive Behaviour Support. Jo trains teams in understanding how to better support people, particularly those living with Acquired Brain Injuries, using Positive Behaviour Support as a tool.About Lifeways: Lifeways is the UK’s largest team of support professionals providing support for adults in the community. We suppo...

In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Richard Cunningham, Service Development Director for SIL, Lifeways’ mental health specialist. Richard and Paul discuss how SIL supports people severely affected by mental ill health, how its self-contained flat schemes work, and how SIL works in partnerships with local authorities.About Lifeways: Lifeways is the UK’s largest team of support professionals providing support for adults in the community. W...

In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Kieran Money, who’s a Lifeways Enquiry, Referrals and Engagement manager. Kieran and Paul discuss the how to secure funding for social care, why it’s important, and some of the nuances of seeking funding for yourself, a family member, or a person you support.About Lifeways: Lifeways is the UK’s largest team of support professionals providing support for adults in the community. We support adults with d...

In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Alac Pengelly, our Regional Director for the South Region. Alac and Paul discuss the importance of community-based support, Alac’s role, and why he believes that community-based settings, not private specialist hospitals, are so vital for positive outcomes.About Lifeways: Lifeways is the UK’s largest team of support professionals providing support for adults in the community. We support adults with div...

In this episode of Yes to You, the Lifeways social care podcast, our host Paul is joined by Launa Novas-Hughes, our Enquiry, Referral and Assessment Manager for the West Midlands, and Sally-Ann Heap, who’s the mother of Christopher, who we as Lifeways support at Haddon Court, our supported living service near Peterborough. Sally and Launa discuss Christopher’s transition to the service from the family home, and important support factors learned along the way.About Lifeways: Lifeways is the UK...