MacIntyre Families

The MacIntyre Podcast

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At MacIntyre, we offer education and support to over 1400 people who are autistic or have a learning disability. On this podcast, we talk with a variety of guests about all things social care and education. Perhaps you have a family member with a disability, maybe you're looking for a career in social care or special education, or you simply share our belief that everyone can live a life that makes sense to them. We really hope you enjoy the podcasts. Watch out for a regular release, and find out more about MacIntyre on www.macintyrecharity.org

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MacIntyre Families Podcast - Episode 3 Jim Blair : Health Inequalities and Support 01.08.2020 1:03:27

In this episode we speak to Jim Blair. Jim is a leading nurse in Learning Disabilities and an independent consultant nurse in Learning Disabilities, a health advisor at the British Institute of Learning Disabilities and an associate professor at Kingston and St George's Universities. Jim is passionate about hearing from the voices of people with a learning disability and ensuring that active lives...

MacIntyre Families Podcast - Episode 2 Sharing my story: Jo Allmond 01.07.2020 47:56

Our guest in this episode is Jo Allmond. Jo is a Mum whose daughter has a learning disability and is supported by MacIntyre. Jo invests lots of her time to support MacIntyre and has fundraised in such brave and creative ways over the years alongside her daughter Jess too. In addition Jo loves to walk, be in her garden and spend time with her family and friends. Jo enjoys going to the theatre and...

MacIntyre's Families Podcast - Episode 1 Debs Aspland 29.05.2020 48:23

Our guest in this episode is Debs Aspland is a life coach/mentor, motivational speaker and trainer, Debs also a NLP practitioner, an accessible music festival organiser, co-founder of the BAPS awards. In addition Debs is a beach lover and avid fan of anything to do with genealogy. Debs favourite role, however, is Mum to three amazing teenage children. Each one with Special Educational Needs or Dis...