In this final episode of Series 2, we turn our attention to the energy and impact of community inclusion, welcoming Becky and Julie from DanceSyndrome and Jacob from Disability Opportunities in Sport UK. Together, they share what everyday inclusion looks like in practice- from dance studios to sports fields- and how these spaces can nurture confidence, wellbeing and […]
In episode 5 of Stories from Social Care Leaders, we turn our focus to mental health, and the vital role social care nurses play in shaping compassionate, trauma‑informed support. We’re joined by Madelaine Watkins, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Psychosis in Older Adults in Cardiff and Vale, and Jo‑Anne Wilson, Registered Manager with the Royal British Legion, […]
In episode 4 of Stories from Social Care Leaders, we step back to explore the national landscape of social care nursing – how it is understood, how it is changing, and what it needs to thrive. Joining us are Rhian Smith, Director of Nursing & Healthcare at Hoop Recruitment in Wales; Dr Gary Mitchell MBE, Reader in Education […]
In this episode Martin Knapp (Professor of Health and Social Care Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science) and Heather Scott (Learning Disability Care Hub Senior Service Manager, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust) explore the unique and influential role of learning disability nursing within social care. Together, they reflect on the contribution of learning disability […]
In this episode of Stories from Social Care Leaders, we turn our focus to the vital role of social care nursing within palliative and end‑of‑life care. We’re joined by Professor Joanne Reid (Professor of Cancer and Palliative Care, Queen’s University Belfast) and Kerry Gammons (Senior Clinical Practice Lead, NHSE Midlands Region), who share thoughtful reflections on what palliative and end-of-life […]
Welcome to Series Two! In this second series, we explore key themes that highlight the richness and diversity of social care and the vital role nurses play across the field. This episode is centred on inclusion, and we are joined by Professor Vanessa Heaslip (Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Equity, University of Salford), Samantha Dorney-Smith […]