Podcast In our 30th year of supporting unpaid Carers across the county, Northamptonshire Carers has started it’s own monthly podcast. Mark Major, Chief Executive said “we’ve lots to tell people about what’s going on, and the different service offerings and we’d really like carers to get involved in this as much as possible”. You can listen to the podcast below… Episode 15 - Celebrating Ramadan In this extra episode for March, Farjana Miah, Social Prescribing Link Worker at Northamptonshire Carers talks about Ramadan. You can listen through YouTube, or click on the icons to the left to listen through your favourite podcast platform. a conversation with Dr Jitka Vseteckova from the Open University. Episode 14 - Ageing well, Well-Being and Mental Health Episode 13 - Race Equality Week a short conversation talking about what Race Equality Week Means On this episode Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Community Cardiologist talks about good heart health through the winter, and also about diet and your health. Episode 12 - New Year, New You Episode 11 - December 2023 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 Episode 10 - Age Well, Breathing Space and More! Episode 9 - Carers Awards Plus More 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 Episode 8 - Introducing "introducing" Episode 7 - Bernie Keith Conversation 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 Episode 6 - 6-Month Celebration Episode 5 - Dementia 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. Episode 4 - Carers & Volunteers Week Episode 3 - Spring is in the air 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 [email protected] 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!. Episode 2 - A New Chapter Episode 1 - In The Beginning 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 journey from Windrush to present day - take a listen. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Manage Cookie Preferences