Midland Mencap Podcast

Inside the Children and Young People Service - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 11

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/ [https://midlandmencap.org.uk/] Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK [https://twitter.com/MidlandMencapUK] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ [https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap [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.

What is the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service? - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 10

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: @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.

Breaking Barriers: Volunteering for People with a Learning Disability - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 9

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/ [https://midlandmencap.org.uk/] Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK [https://twitter.com/MidlandMencapUK] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ [https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap [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.

Understanding Visual Impairment: Insights from Louise and Meena of Thomas Pocklington Trust - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 8

Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Senior Engagement Manager Louise and Sight Loss Council volunteer Meena 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/ [https://midlandmencap.org.uk/] Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK [https://twitter.com/MidlandMencapUK] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ [https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap [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. Learn more about Sight Loss Council on their Website here: https://www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/

Making More Holiday Destinations Accessible - Citizen Chat Moments - Episode 1 - Sarah Lilly, Cerebral Palsy Midlands

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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Listen to the full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aI11aQC6uwb Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IR3CyuMOK_E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   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.