ExChange Wales: Social care training & resource
Welcome to ExChange Wales. The podcast that brings leading researchers together with practitioners and service users to share expertise, research evidence and care experiences. Each participant offers unique perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face as we work to build better social care in Wales.
Episodes
18 episodes
Dementia, Human Rights and Social Care with Suzanne Cahill
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)...
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20:42
Empowerment through Creativity: Maggie's Club with Enireth & Alex - ExChange Wales
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 te...
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22:14
Lemn Sissay OBE reflections on care - ExChange Wales
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:24
The Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Network - ExChange Wales
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 epis...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:23
Survivors’ stories: Survivors of domestic abuse in conversation - ExChange Wales
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:39
Building and developing strengths-based approaches in adult services - ExChange Wales
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
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:57
'In My Skin' writer, Kayleigh Llewellyn - ExChange Wales
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 serie...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:24
Co-production and Asset Based approaches - ExChange Wales
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 perspective...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:58
Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults in England - ExChange Wales
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, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:10
Transitions in kinship care - ExChange Wales
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:57
Supporting Care Experienced Parents Transition to University - ExChange Wales
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:46
Supporting Care Experienced Parents - ExChange Wales
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 Cymr...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:35
Motivational Interviewing for working with children and families - ExChange Wales
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 Motivation...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:42
The implications of the study 'Voices of Carers during the COVID-19 Pandemic - ExChange Wales
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:26
Transforming Hertfordshire - ExChange Wales
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 othe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:09
Social Work Leaders in Carmarthenshire - ExChange Wales
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:02:21
Social care leaders and reducing care rates in Neath Port Talbot - ExChange Wales
CASCADE Research Centre Director, Donald Forrester, is joined by Andrew Jarrett, Director of Social Services, Health and Housing in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. Andrew talks about his journey and experience in social work and discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:59
Poverty, Practice, and Social Context - ExChange Wales
The podcast discusses the relationship between poverty and contact with children's services. Drawing on the Child Welfare Inequalities Project , Professor Brigid Featherstone, discusses potential approaches to supporting families around their m...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:05