Midland Mencap Podcast's: Recent Episodes

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Midland Mencap Podcasts are run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.

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In this episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, our hosts Ashleigh and Alex wanted to find out more about what Midland Mencap does for children and young people.

They invited some guests to help them understand.Meet Violet, a young person who uses the service, and Sam, Violet's dad. They talked about how the service has helped and impacted them.

Also, we have Katie, who is the Operational Manager for the Children and Young People service and is in charge of making sure the service is fun, welcoming, and safe for children like Violet.

Listen in as Ashleigh and Alex explore the great work happening behind the scenes to make sure kids like Violet have a great place to be themselves.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/Twitter: @MidlandMencapUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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In this episode of the Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh is joined by Charlotte Gotch, Manager of the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service and Pete Watson a Citizen of the Service. Listen to their experience and how it has made an impact in the local Birmingham community for people with a learning disability.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/Twitter: @MidlandMencapUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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Host Ashleigh and guest Kevin, Midland Mencap's Volunteer Manager, share inspiring stories and practical tips for creating inclusive volunteering opportunities for individuals with a learning disability.   

By promoting inclusion and challenging stereotypes, volunteering for individuals and people with a learning disability can help create a more inclusive society.   

Listen now to learn how you can support volunteers with a learning disability or create inclusive volunteering opportunities.


Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap


Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Louise and Meena from Thomas Pocklington Trust to discuss the vital role of Sight Loss councils and the everyday experiences of living with a visual impairment. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for those with visual impairments.


Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap


Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Sight Loss Councils, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are led by blind and partially sighted members. We tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.

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Meet Sarah Lilly, from Cerebral Palsy Midlands. On a recent episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, Sarah shared her personal experience of caring for her sister and the citizens she supports at Cerebral Palsy Midlands about the insights on the challenges of planning and enjoying accessible holidays. Don't miss out on her inspiring and informative story!

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap 

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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Join us on the Citizen Chat Podcast as Ashleigh sits down with Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands to discuss the unique and inspiring journey of growing up as a young carer for her sister. From the daily challenges her family faced to the impact it has had on her professional career, Sarah shares valuable insights and experiences that will leave you feeling moved and motivated.


Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap


Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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This International Day of People with Disabilities Ashleigh caught up with Mark Fosbrook and Alex Giles from Activity Alliance and spoke about their lived experience of having a disability.


Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: 

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ 

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap 

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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This month on the citizen chat podcast looks back at the conversation Ashley had with Dan, Viren, and Perm in #disabilitypridemonth where they openly discussed what made them proud of their disability or long term health condition.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: 

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ 

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap 

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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This Month on the Midland Mencap Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh and Curtis are joined by Raj and Jadene from the PURE service which works with people with learning disability pathways to employment.

Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

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In this month’s Citizen Chat Ashleigh is joined by Mark Fosbrook from the West Midlands Combined Authority and Manager of the Include Me Project. He talks to us about the challenges of growing up with his disability, his journey, and achievements in sport and the work he has done with the combined authority in making the West Midlands an accessible and great place to live and work for everybody.


Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap


Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

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Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap’s Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.


Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap


Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

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Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap’s Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Ashleigh and Curtis talk about entertainment, the Netflix show ‘A Typical’ and what listeners should expect for future episodes. 

Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. 

Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

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Join Tom as he talks all thing hockey with Adam Bone from Access Sport and Tom Pedersen-Smith!

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A day due to a few technical issues but Tom it back for another “Lockdown Chat with Tom” this week his guest is Francis, Flyers Coach from Tunbridge Well Hockey Club.

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Join Tom for his next episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey for Access Sport!

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Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is fellow Midland Mencap internet superstar and ambassador Sam.

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Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is his friend and Flyerz hockey teammate, Kath.

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Here it is!! The first Episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest was our very own CEO Dave Rogers.

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Tom Kirby is joined by Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak and discuss the challenges faced by people with disability in getting into work.

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On this month's Podcast Tom Kirby Interviews Councillor John Cotton Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities at Birmingham City Council. They talk through topics such as social inclusion, transport, disability hate crime, Brexit and much more!

Tom Kirby   https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom 

John Cotton  https://twitter.com/CllrJohnCotton 

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Midland Mencap Podcast! Episode 1! We're excited to share our first ever podcast. Listen to Dave Rogers and Tom Kirby talk about our 70th year as a charity, learning disability, mental health, blogging and of course Brexit...

Tom Kirby https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom

Dave Rogers https://twitter.com/DaveRogersMMCEO

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