In this episode, Jeremy Dixon interviews Denise Turner about the complex issues of dealing with dogs within social care work, and her recent article "We're not professionals when it comes to dogs". You can read Denise's article here: https://academic.oup.com/bjsw/article/55/5/2464/8090589 Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Listen to our podcast in which Dr Martin Elliott interviews Finn Madell and Steve Baguley about how to improve transitional safeguarding to help prevent criminal exploitation of children and young people. They discuss its application in Wales, Newport Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACEs) meetings, and reflect on the future of safeguarding, changing legislation and improving communication between child and adult services. Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up...

Welcome to the ExChange Wales Podcast! In this trailer episode, hosts Martin Elliott and Jeremy Dixon introduce themselves as the hosts for the new season of the ExChange Wales podcast. Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

In this episode, Richard Gater discusses his new book 'The 21st Century Ladz: Continuity and Changes among Marginalised Young Men from the South Wales Valleys', which draws on his qualitative study exploring changing ideas of manhood, masculinities and social class identity. Find out more about ExChange Wales on our website and sign up to future events: https://www.exchangewales.org/

Join us for a conversation with Suzanne Cahill on 'Dementia, Human Rights and Social Care', hosted by Jeremy Dixon. Find out more about Suzanne's upcoming book 'Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide' (2025): https://uk.jkp.com/products/human-rights-in-dementia-care Purchase 'Dementia and Human Rights' (2018) by Suzanne Cahill: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/dementia-and-human-rights This podcast was recorded as part of our Spring 2025 conference 'Dementia...

Join us for a discussion about the work of 'Maggie's Club' - with Enireth & Alex - a monthly creativity workshop provided by UCAN Productions in Cardiff, for children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Hear testimonials from parents of children who have really benefitted from the workshops, and find out how you can get involved. Interviewer: Alyson Rees Recorded in September 2024 This podcast was recorded as part of our Autumn 2024 ExChange Wales conferenc...

Professor Alyson Rees, in conversation with Lemn Sissay OBE, about his experience in care as a child. In his memoir "My Name Is Why", Sissay reflects on his childhood, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so, explores the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home. We explore Sissay's experience in care, his relationships with his support workers & the messages "My Name Is Why" has for social care. Featuring: Lemn Sissay OBE Prof Al...

In this episode of CASCADE Talks, Sarah Wallace & Emily Underwood-Lee discuss Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) and the impact it has had on their lives & the lives of those around us. This episode is part of the Exchange Wales "When Home is Where the Hurt Is" Summer conference series around domestic abuse & care. To find out more, go to: https://www.exchangewales.org/when-home-is-where-the-hurt-is/

The Live Fear Free Helpline is for anyone who is or might know someone currently experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or violence against women. Call 0808 80 10 800 or go to https://www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/live-fear-free-helpline/ for more information. In this episode of CASCADE talks Vicky Lang of Women's Aid Cymru talks to three survivors of domestic abuse about their experiences. This episode is part of Exchange Wales's "When Home is Where the Hurt Is...

This podcast explores how to build and develop strengths-based approaches in adult social care. Speakers: John Williams, Assistant Director of Adult Social Care in Birmingham City Council Dan Burrows, Lecturer in Social Work at Cardiff University

A genuine STOP PRESS moment – award winning writer Kayleigh Llewellyn has recorded an interview exclusively for ExChange Wales with Professor Donald Forrester. Kayleigh, who openly discusses the autobiographical nature of her double series ‘In my Skin’, tells Donald about her own experience of an upbringing in a family home with serious mental health and domestic violence issues, portrayed through the main character Bethan. Kayleigh shares her thoughts on the challenges she faced ...

Co-production is about valuing everyone and understanding that we all have something to contribute to solutions. This podcast, presented by both experts by professionalism and experience, presents co-production from different unique perspectives. Speakers Sian Davies, Mencap CymruMark John Williams, Disability Transformation Nicholas, expert by experience

Lyn Romeo has been the Chief Social Worker in England for Adults since September 2013. In the past, Lyn worked as an Assistant Director for Adult Social Care in the London Borough of Camden, an inspector with the Social Services Inspectorate, and also worked in Yorkshire as a field social worker. This interview is conducted by Sarah Farragher a social work professional doctorate student at Cardiff University looking at strengths-based approaches and social work.

PhD researchers Lorna Stabler, Cardiff University and Abbie Toner, University of Suffolk both have experience of being kinship carers. Lorna has carried out research with kinship carers on projects in England and Wales, and Abbie has extensive experience of supporting grandparent carers and children as a support worker for two local authorities and a third sector organisation. Kinship care is often discussed as another form of care for children and young people who cannot live with thei...

Care experienced people may face numerous transitions throughout their lives, many of them relating to education. Whether it’s moving schools due to moving placements, transitioning to post-16 education, or making the jump to university, every transition has its own challenges – and opportunities. Here, CASCADE’s Hannah Bayfield (who researches care experienced young people’s experiences of higher education) and Lorna Stabler (who has lived experience of being a care experienced student as we...

Join Louise Roberts and Rachael Vaughan for this special edition podcast discussing parenthood for young people in and leaving care. The podcast features care-experienced parents, as well as guest speakers from Voices from Care Cymru, NYAS Cymru and TGP Cymru. An insightful and thought-provoking conversation, discussing the need for policy and practice change, innovative efforts to support parents and the newly developed good practice charter. For more information on the project, visi...

MI is now widely used in services for children, playing a key part in innovations such as Family Drug and Alcohol Courts, the Family Safeguarding model and Intensive Family Support Teams. In this session Steve Rollnick (co-creator of Motivational Interviewing) talks with Donald Forrester, David Wilkins and Charlie Whittaker about their forthcoming book on this topic. Discussion will cover the contribution that MI can make to child and family work and how to respond to key problems or challeng...

Dr Daniel Burrows is in conversation with Chris Williamson, a social work practice educator and trainer to talk about the implications of the study 'Voices of Carers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Messages for the future of unpaid caring in Wales' for social work practice. The study has been published by Cardiff University. Mae Dr Daniel Burrows mewn cysylltiad â Chris Williamson, hyfforddwr ac addysgwr ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol i drafod goblygiadau’r astudiaeth ‘Lleisiau Gofalwyr yn...

Donald Forrester is joined by Sue Williams, Programme Director Strengthening Families/Family Safeguarding in Hertfordshire County Council. She speaks about her experience within the sector, transforming Hertfordshire and collaborating with other authorities and Mission Impossible. Bydd Sue Williams, Cyfarwyddwr Rhaglen Cryfhau Teuluoedd / Diogelu Teuluoedd yng Nghyngor Swydd Hertford yn ymuno â Donald Forrester. Mae hi'n siarad am ei phrofiad o fewn y sector, yn trawsnewid Swydd Hertford a ch...

CASCADE Centre Director, Donald Forrester is joined by Jake Morgan, Director of Communities and Deputy Chief Executive and Stefan Smith, Head of Children’s Services in Carmarthenshire County Council. They speak about their journey into social work, integrating social work models into their work amongst a range of topics. Mae Jake Morgan, Cyfarwyddwr Cymunedau a Dirprwy Brif Weithredwr a Stefan Smith, Pennaeth Gwasanaethau Plant yng Nghyngor Sir Gaerfyrddin yn ymuno â Chyfarwyddwr Canol...