Do you care?
Do You Care? is the podcast from Clifton Homecare for anyone supporting a loved one at home, anyone trying to understand social care, and anyone considering a career in care.
We explore the real-life questions families face when homecare is needed, alongside honest conversations about the care profession and the people behind it.
Expect practical guidance, reassurance, and insight to help you make informed decisions , whether you are arranging care, working in care, or thinking of joining the sector.
Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
Do you care?
Latest Episodes
What makes a good care worker?
Caroline is joined today by Judith and Fiona who share their thoughts on what makes a good care worker. This episode will be useful for people looking for care and support services as well as family members. It will also be highly relevant to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:07
Losing my independence was like a bereavement
In this episode Caroline meets with Vinnie. Vinnie talks openly and candidly about how the deterioration in her health felt like a bereavement to her. Vinnie's health deteriorated shortly after losing her wife therefore this was a second challe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:22
The importance of Care planning
In this episode Caroline is joined by Stacey, Clifton Homecare's care planing lead. Stacey has worked in the sector for several years and she is currently completing her level 4 Lead Practitioner in Health and Social care at the time of the epi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:51
Mentoring in Social care
In this episode Caroline is joined by Clifton Homecare's Mentoring Lead, Maria Berry. Maria talks about her role within the team, the benefits of mentoring and how she feels every social care team should have access to this level of support.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:22
Winning with Social care
Caroline and Craig discuss how Craig's redundancy made it necessary for him to look for another job in the early part of 2021; at the start of the COVID pandemic. It is fair to say Craig was not sure this was going to be a role for him, especia...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:37