Darlington Xtra

At the Darlington Xtra Conference, the Creative Life Story Work Podcast interviewed Professor Richard Rose who spoke about what being a critical friend can mean and how a critical friend can help an organisation shape their life story work strategy. For further information visit Blue Cabin . The Creative Life Story Work Podcast can be found here.

Join us for part 3 at the Darlington Xtra Conference, where The Creative Life Story Work Podcast speaks with Martin from the Workforce Development team, exploring why creativity is critical to the approach of Life Story Work. For further information visit Blue Cabin . The Creative Life Story Work Podcast can be found here.

Join us for Part 2 of the Darlington Xtra Conference, where The Creative Life Story Work Podcast  spoke to Chris & Alisha about Darlington Borough Council's relational approach to building services around the needs of children & young people. For further information visit Blue Cabin . The Creative Life Story Work Podcast can be found here.

We were very lucky to have The Creative Life Story Work Podcast join the Darlington Xtra Staff Conference to record an episode with us. During this episode they spoke to Charlotte, Phil & Joseph about making time for creative life story work in Darlington. For further information visit Blue Cabin . The Creative Life Story Work Podcast can be found here.

In this episode Georgia & Suzanne from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss what happens when you receive notice from your Landlord.

Graham and Jamellia from Learning & Skills talk about the different types of apprenticeships, and what it's like to be an Apprentice.  Further information can be found here- Darlington BC - Apprenticeships

In this episode of the Darlington Xtra podcast, Councillor Roche & the Housing team discuss the role of the Cabinet Member and the important role of the Tenants' Panel. 

In this episode Amy discusses her research area self-neglect, as part of the Experts in Practice Project in partnership with Newcastle Uni.

In this episode Karen and Mark from the Housing Options & Allocations team explain their roles and responsibilities, and dispel the myths and preconceptions around homelessness. 

In this episode Charlotte discusses her research area 'Creative Life Story Work' as part of the Experts in Practice Project, in partnership with Newcastle Uni.

In this episode Sarah, Kim & Simone explain the process of hospital discharge.

In this episode we speak to members of the tenant panel, about what it's like to represent their communities in Darlington, with the housing team.

In this episode Anna & Kelly from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss domestic abuse and where to get support.

Deb discusses the research she has been doing around isolation and loneliness for the experts in practice project, in partnership with Newcastle University. 

In this episode we meet Faith, Lois and Nici who discuss the day to day work of the Family Group Conference team, and how they became part of the service.

In this episode we were joined by the Children with Disabilities team to discuss their roles and responsibilities, and how they got into this line of work.

Lyndsey discusses anti-social behaviour and Housing Services in Darlington.

 Natalie from the Housing team explains repairs and maintenance roles and responsibilities from a DBC Landlord perspective, and a tenant point of view.

In this episode Darlington Carers Support discuss what their service offers. The project is part of Durham County Carers Support. Darlington Carers Support – Darlington

In the final episode of The Trauma Series , Donna, Leigh-Anne and Ian discuss trauma informed practice, and reflect back on earlier episodes.

In this episode Maxine discusses social prescribing that focuses on social issues presented at GP Practices across Darlington.

Working in a trauma-informed, strengths based / relational way with Jill, Donna and Ian.

In this episode we learn about the role of the Appropriate Adult, and how they can support the interests, rights, entitlement and welfare of children and vulnerable people suspected of a criminal offence.

  Leigh-Anne and Ian talk about trauma as an adult.

Councillor Durham & Councillor Scott talk about their views and experiences of autism, as well as local initiatives in Darlington.