The Northamptonshire Carers Podcast

In this final mini-episode for Volunteers Week, Claire speaks about some of the reasons why she volunteers for Northamptonshire Carers.

In this volunteers week mini-episode, Hayley speaks about volunteering for the Happy Cafe run by Northamptonshire Carers.

In this third mini-episode celebrating Volunteers Week, Victoria talks about her transition from being a carer for her dad to volunteering with Northamptonshire Carers.

In this mini-episode, Christian, one of our long-standing Community Companions volunteers, talks about his volunteering for the service and what it brings to those he supports and to him.

In this first mini episode here Mark Major, Chief Executive of Northamptonshire Carers, talk about Volunteers Week (3-9 June) and Carers Week (10-16 June) and why they are such significant events for us.

In this episode, Bethany Smith speaks candidly about her experiences as a young carer. She also talks about how this has impacted on her life as an adult.

Downtime at the Duchy Barn is a men's group forming part of our SPRING (Social Prescribing) service which covers Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire. In this episode you'll hear members of the group talk openly about their health issues, including mental health, and I also chat to Lauren Mackin, Team Leader for the SPRING service. I was made to feel incredibly welcome and I'd like...

In an extra podcast episode for March, Farjana Miah, Social Prescribing Link Worker at Northamptonshire Carers, talks about Ramadan.

Ageing well, well-being and mental health' - a conversation with Dr Jitka Vseteckova from the Open University.

This mini episode recognises Race Equality Week which runs from 5-11 February. Adam Wilson and Catherine James-Oliver talk about the theme for the week, the work Northamptonshire Carers are doing around sickle cell and improving provision for sickle cell warriors and their families, community asset groups and some inspirational quotes that are relevant.

In the first episode of 2024, Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Community Cardiologist talks about how to have better heart health through the winter months. She additionally speaks about the impact diet can have in improving your health.

Christmas is just around the corner, and whether you love the festive season, are undecided and want to ask the audience or find it a difficult time hopefully there's something for you. You can expect seasonal music, poems and tips for wellbeing and looking after yourself.

In this episode Adam has a conversation with Jackie Lloyd-Jones about dementia groups that are offered as part of Age Well. Then a chat with Keri Platt talking about Breathing Space, long covid support and ending with a guided meditation from Keri

In this months episode, Carers Awards 2023 and the some words from the hero's who won!, Items around Black History Month 2023 and World Mental Health Day

this month we are joined by Dr David Smart and also introducing a new feature we are calling introducing where we can meet and find out about members of staff and their journey into joining Northamptonshire Carers

We are joined by Bernie Keith ( BBC Northampton ) to have a conversation about life and all things entertainment

This month we look back over the last 6 months of the podcast with the podcast team, Catherine James-Oliver and Paul Fallows, but also Catherine and Gail Corbett talking about ICAN and Happy Cafes

This month's episode comprises an interesting and wide-ranging conversation with Pete Middleton talking about living well with dementia.

May podcast talking about Carers week and Volunteers week, with a carers conversation.

In this episode we have a Tribute to Norma Watson, a conversation with Dr David Smart. have a listen, enjoy and feel free to contact us on podcast@northamptonshire-carers.org

in this episode we will be talking to Catherine James-Oliver and Lisa Judge about ICAN Service, Emma Begley will be talking about the Community Companions, and finally Lynne Jones talks to us about the Spring Service. Plus Much More!.

Welcome to our new venture into podcasts as we celebrate 30 years serving the Northamptonshire Community.  In this podcast you will meet Mark Major CEO of Northamptonshire Carers talking about the growth and success over the last 30 years and our guest Norma Watson, Community Champion talking about the release of her book 'Life Through Poetry' in which she takes the reader through an emotive...