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Jeremy Dixon interviews Renée Aleong about her research on the detention of Black people - and the overrepresentation of Black Men - under the Mental Health Act, as well as sharing the opinions and anecdotes of AMHPS (Approved Mental Health Professionals) involved within these processes. Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Angela Endicott discusses her research exploring the epistemic injustice around child welfare practice with parents who use substances.  Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Jeremy Dixon interviews Denise Turner about the complex issues of dealing with dogs within social care work, and her recent article "We're not professionals when it comes to dogs".  You can read Denise's article here: https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/55/5/2464/8090589 Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Martin Elliott interviews Finn Madell and Steve Baguley about how to improve transitional safeguarding to help prevent criminal exploitation of children and young people.  They discuss its application in Wales, Newport Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACEs) meetings, and reflect on the future of safeguarding, changing legislation and improving communication between child and adult services. Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Richard Gater discusses his new book 'The 21st Century Ladz: Continuity and Changes among Marginalised Young Men from the South Wales Valleys', which draws on his qualitative study exploring changing ideas of manhood, masculinities and social class identity.  Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Welcome to the ExChange Wales Podcast!  In this trailer episode, hosts Martin Elliott and Jeremy Dixon introduce themselves as the hosts for the new season of the ExChange Wales podcast.  Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Join us for a conversation with Suzanne Cahill on 'Dementia, Human Rights and Social Care', hosted by Jeremy Dixon.  Find out more about Suzanne's upcoming book 'Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide' (2025): https://uk.jkp.com/products/human-rights-in-dementia-care Purchase 'Dementia and Human Rights' (2018) by Suzanne Cahill: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/dementia-and-human-rights This podcast was recorded as part of our Spring 2025 conference 'Dementia Support in a Diverse World'. Find out more about our conference on the ExChange Wales website and sign up to the webinars in this series:  https://www.exchangewales.org/dementia-support-in-a-diverse-world/ Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Join us for a discussion about the work of 'Maggie's Club' - with Enireth & Alex - a monthly creativity workshop provided by UCAN Productions in Cardiff, for children with visual impairments and additional disabilities.  Hear testimonials from parents of children who have really benefitted from the workshops, and find out how you can get involved.  Interviewer: Alyson Rees Recorded in September 2024 This podcast was recorded as part of our Autumn 2024 ExChange Wales conference 'Being Seen, Heard and Valued'.  Find out more on our website and sign up to the webinars in this series:  https://www.exchangewales.org/being-seen-heard-and-valued/

Professor Alyson Rees, in conversation with Lemn Sissay OBE, about his experience in care as a child.   In his memoir "My Name Is Why", Sissay reflects on his childhood, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so, explores the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home.   We explore Sissay's experience in care, his relationships with his support workers & the messages "My Name Is Why" has for social care.   Featuring:  Lemn Sissay OBE Prof Alyson Rees Lorna Stabler Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

In this episode of CASCADE Talks, Sarah Wallace & Emily Underwood-Lee discuss Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) and the impact it has had on their lives & the lives of those around us. This episode is part of the Exchange Wales  "When Home is Where the Hurt Is" Summer conference series around domestic abuse & care. To find out more, go to: https://www.exchangewales.org/when-home-is-where-the-hurt-is/

The Live Fear Free Helpline is for anyone who is or might know someone currently experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or violence against women.  Call 0808 80 10 800 or go to https://www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/live-fear-free-helpline/ for more information.  In this episode of CASCADE talks Vicky Lang of Women's Aid Cymru talks to three survivors of domestic abuse about their experiences. This episode is part of Exchange Wales's "When Home is Where the Hurt Is" Summer conference series around Domestic abuse & care. To find out more, go to: https://www.exchangewales.org/when-home-is-where-the-hurt-is/

This podcast explores how to build and develop strengths-based approaches in adult social care. Speakers: John Williams, Assistant Director of Adult Social Care in Birmingham City Council Dan Burrows, Lecturer in Social Work at Cardiff University

A genuine STOP PRESS moment – award winning writer Kayleigh Llewellyn has recorded an interview exclusively for ExChange Wales with Professor Donald Forrester.  Kayleigh, who openly discusses the autobiographical nature of her double series ‘In my Skin’, tells Donald about her own experience of an upbringing in a family home with serious mental health and domestic violence issues, portrayed through the main character Bethan.  Kayleigh shares her thoughts on the challenges she faced growing up, messages for health and social care services, kindness of individuals, resilience, and how she deals with difficult issues through humour.  Watch the interview on our YouTube now – it is personal, honest and compelling (podcast coming soon too).  And if you haven’t seen the multi-award winning drama In My Skin, it’s an absolute must watch – series 1 and 2 available on BBC iPlayer. Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Co-production is about valuing everyone and understanding that we all have something to contribute to solutions. This podcast, presented by both experts by professionalism and experience, presents co-production from different unique perspectives.   Speakers Sian Davies, Mencap CymruMark John Williams, Disability Transformation Nicholas, expert by experience

Lyn Romeo has been the Chief Social Worker in England for Adults since September 2013. In the past, Lyn worked as an Assistant Director for Adult Social Care in the London Borough of Camden, an inspector with the Social Services Inspectorate, and also worked in Yorkshire as a field social worker. This interview is conducted by Sarah Farragher a social work professional doctorate student at Cardiff University looking at strengths-based approaches and social work.