Welcome to Enable Talks – a member-led podcast from Enable.
Listen now to hear lively discussion and opinion on the current issues and big ideas that are on the minds of people who have a learning disability and their family carers in Scotland – with some special guests from time to time too…
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Gail chats with former Enable employee, Ryan, who is now a qualified teacher about Education
In this episod of Enable Talks, we speak with former Enable employee, Ryan, who worked on an Enable project in Fife before pursuing his dream of becoming a primary school teacher.
Over the years Ryan has built up a good understanding of the needs of children who require additional support. He has the understanding to empathise with and build positive relationships with parents of children he works with.
Ryan is also a father to a young child who started school last summer for the first time. Ryan was invited to share some tips and strategies on how to support children return to school through his own personal teaching experience.
We hope you enjoy today's podcast.
6 Jan 2022
Episode 6 - ACE Connect Mindfulness Session
In our final Episode of our Mental Health series on #ENABLETalks, our ACE youth Facilitator Avril, delivers a relaxing mindfulness session which was created by our ACE and ACE youth members.
Why don’t you relax, find a quiet place and take part in today’s session along with our members.
*You should find a quiet space, away from distractions to enjoy the mindfulness session. Do not attempt to take part while driving or doing activities that need your full attention.*
If you would like more information on how to become a member of ACE and ACE youth, please visit:
www.enable.org.uk/membership (http://www.enable.org.uk/membership)
30 Dec 2021
Episode 5 - Mental Health of a Family in a Pandemic
In this episode of #ENABLETalks our Host, Lauren Redmond, is joined by Family Connect member and Ambassador, Ann Anderson.
Ann, mother to her son James, shares her experiences as a family through the COVID-19 Pandemic and how this affected their mental Health.
If you would like more information on how to join us and get family support, contact a member of the team today:
P: 0300 303 0228
E: familyconnect@enable.org.uk (mailto:familyconnect@enable.org.uk)
For more information, please visit:
www.enable.org.uk/membership (http://www.enable.org.uk/membership)
21 Dec 2021
Jason Leitch Special Guest Bonus Edition Christmas 2021
We're joined by Scotland's National Clinical Director - Professor Jason Leitch - to discuss COVID-19, the new Omicron variant, vaccines and our plans for a safe Christmas this year.
https://www.enable.org.uk/joinus/ (https://www.enable.org.uk/joinus/)
16 Dec 2021
Episode 4 - Mental Health & Wellbeing in Employment
ACE member Heather, a passionate campaigner and ambassador for mental health, welcomes fellow ACE member Jackie and the Director of ENABLE Works, Ashley Ryan to this episode.
We will hear about the impact that the pandemic has had on employment and how it affected Heather’s mental health. Jackie, who is supported by ENABLE Works, tells us how working alongside ACE and ENABLE Works has helped with a her wellbeing.
Ashley has been with ENABLE Works for 10 years and shares how her team supports people with mental health barriers into employment and tips to a healthier wellbeing.
If you are interested in what you have heard today and would like more information on how to become a member - visit our members page at www.enable.org.uk/membership (http://www.enable.org.uk/membership).
Call a member of the ACE team on 0300 303 1928 or email us: aceconnect@enable.org.uk (mailto:aceconnect@enable.org.uk).
For more information about the program of ENABLE Works' employment support services, please visit: www.enableworks.org.uk (http://www.enableworks.org.uk)
or call: 0300 0200 0101
or email: enable.works@enable.org.uk (mailto:enable.works@enable.org.uk)
9 Dec 2021
Episode 3 - #LetsTalk Men’s Mental Health
Today we are joined by Anne Rowan.
Anne is the founder and a passionate leader for the Charity Chris’s House, which she set us when she lost her son to suicide. ACE Ambassador John speaks with Anne today about Chris’s House to get a greater insight about what they do to support men’s mental health.
For more information about Chris’s House please give their website a visit or if you need assistance then call the number below to speak with a member of their team.
Web: https://chrisshouse.org/ (https://chrisshouse.org/)
Twitter: @HouseChriss
Tel: 01236 766 755
2 Dec 2021
Episode 2 - Mental Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People
ACE Youth Membership Ambassador, Lucy McKee is joined by CAHMS Mental Health Nurse (NHS Fife), Eugene Adams where they focus on mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.
In this episode you will hear about the factors affecting mental health, long and short-term effects of mental health, support services available, and first-hand experiences of mental health.
If you are interested in what you have heard today and would like more information on how to become a member - visit our members page at www.enable.org.uk/get-support-information/membership/ (http://www.enable.org.uk/get-support-information/membership/)
Call a member of the ACE team on 0300 303 1928 or alternatively email us at aceconnect@enable.org.uk (mailto:aceconnect@enable.org.uk)
For more information and support on children and young people mental health services, please visit the following links:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/child-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-nhs-scotland-national-service-specification/ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/child-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-nhs-scotland-national-service-specification/)
https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/camhs/ (https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/camhs/)
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ (http://www.youngminds.org.uk/)
18 Nov 2021
Episode 1 - An introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
Welcome to Series Two of ENABLE Talks.
In this series we will be focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing and how this can affect people in different ways.
In Episode 1, hear from Charlotte who introduces the topic of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Charlotte is then joined by two of our wonderful ENABLE Scotland members, David and Hollie, who give us their thoughts and experiences on the topic.
For more information and support on mental health, please visit the following websites:
https://www.samh.org.uk/ (https://www.samh.org.uk/)
https://breathingspace.scot/ (https://breathingspace.scot/)
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/health/nhs-healthcare-s/mental-health-s/ (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/health/nhs-healthcare-s/mental-health-s/)
19 Aug 2021
Episode 6 - Series Finale: Our COVID-19 vaccine experiences
For our series 1 finale, we are joined by some of the guests you have heard from throughout the series so far, to hear their experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination and their views on information provided to people, misinformation online and COVID-19 vaccine passports.
We hope you have enjoyed the series so far, and we look forward to welcoming you back to season 2 in September.
12 Aug 2021
Episode 5 - International Youth Day 2021: Youth life in the pandemic
In this episode of ENABLE Talks, we hear from our ACE Youth members Lucy, Freyja, and Colleen who share their experiences of Youth life during COVID-19.
Listen as they tell us about what they have missed and how the pandemic has affected them, what they are looking forward to doing the most, and their experiences of receiving the vaccine.
For more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, ENABLE Scotland have produced Easy Read resources which you can view at: www.enable.org.uk/vaccine (http://www.enable.org.uk/vaccine)
Want to become a member of ENABLE Scotland? Go to www.enable.org.uk/membership (http://www.enable.org.uk/membership) for more information.
5 Aug 2021
Episode 4 - Family life through the pandemic
This week we hear from Jacqueline, Claire and Ann - 3 mums who share their experiences of family life through the pandemic, stories of how their families coped with the challenges of lockdown and their thoughts as they look ahead.
29 Jul 2021
Episode 3 - Good friends, great adventures & being there for each other
This week we hear David and Neil (AKA Dermot and Buster) discussing their friendship and how it has developed over the pandemic.
They tell us how they have listened to government guidance and made safe decisions about travel, while also managing to have a great time!
Prepare to be inspired, amused and maybe even a wee bit jealous of all their plans!
www.enable.org.uk/joinus (http://www.enable.org.uk/joinus)
27 Jul 2021
Episode 2 - Getting Back Out and About, Part 2
With all of Scotland now at level 0 of COVID restrictions, our members continue their conversations from last week. Listen in to their thoughts on the future and ENABLE's new "Easy Read Guide to getting back out in level 0".
We hope you find the guide helpful! You can find it on our website here: https://bit.ly/3x7kAlE (https://bit.ly/3x7kAlE)
22 Jul 2021
Episode 1 - Getting Back Out and About, Part 1
Welcome to ENABLE Talks – a member-led podcast from ENABLE Scotland.
Listen now to hear lively discussion and opinion on the current issues and big ideas that are on the minds of people who have a learning disability and their family carers in Scotland – with some special guests from time to time too…
Subscribe to make sure you to keep up to date with all the latest episodes - you don't want to miss out!
Want to be involved in our movement towards an equal society? Join us, it’s free!
http://www.enable.org.uk/joinus (http://www.enable.org.uk/joinus)
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