Do you care?
This podcast is for any informal carer or family member whose loved one is requiring homecare services. Each podcast explores how to navigate the complex world of social care, with the aim of supporting people to make the right decision for them and their family.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Do you care?
Latest Episodes
Responding in social care
In this episode Caroline is joined by Lauren Taylor, Clifton Homecare's Assistant Manager. Lauren shares with listeners what her role consist of and how varied she finds this. Lauren is enjoying a long and fruitful career in adult social care a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:53
Social care got under my skin
Caroline is joined by Margaret for the first episode of series 2. Up until late 2024 Margaret was Clifton Homecare's Registered Manager. She now fulfills a part time client liaison role - where she enjoys spending time helping and s...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:04
What makes a good carer?
Caroline is joined by Fiona and Judith to discuss what makes a good carer. Judith shares her insights as an informal carer and Fiona, as a very independent client. They discuss how respectful communication, a sense of humour and asking rather t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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44:07
Grief
Caroline and David Kinvig who is a local, Lancashire based Counsellor and Psychotherapist discuss the impact and management of grief for all; including clients, family members, informal and formal carers. David works across a range of specialit...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:33
What getting it right means to me
Caroline and Winifred discuss what it means to her and her family when the care team, especially Linda get it right when providing care and support to her. They explore how to get the most out of your relationship with a care worker and what do...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:25