Hey there, lovely listeners! It's Clare and Michelle from "Reasons to care," the podcast that's all about heartwarming stories and making a difference with Diverse Abilities, Dorset's most incredible disability charity. Join us as we redefine what it means to be a carer. "Reasons to care" ill take you on a heartwarming journey, making an impact that truly matters. We'll dive into some uplifting stories that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, changing lives with love, one story at a time. See you on the podcast waves!
Care, Community and Guardian Angels with Nicola Wills #22
Growing up with a disabled sibling shapes you in ways the outside world rarely sees, as it has for Nicola Wills.
Nicola is the sister of Graham, whose heartfelt story we first heard in episode 5 with mother Pam, and she joins us as a newly appointed patron of Diverse Abilities to share how growing up with him has transformed her world.
We hear how Graham’s presence gave her courage, direction and a very specific way of measuring people’s true character, and why both he and his support worker Emma Wray earn a spot in her heart as ‘guardian angels’.
This episode covers:
Sibling experience growing up around disability
Resilience through love and loss
Using your platform for good
Power of dedicated care professionals
Nicola Wills
https://www.instagram.com/nicola_wills/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicola_wills/)
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/)
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers (https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers)
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/ (https://diverseabilities.org.uk/)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/)
https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/ (https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/)
24 Sept 2026
A Career in Care: Clare Rochford in the Hot Seat #21
Welcome back to Reasons to Care, and to a very special episode in which we dare to do things a little differently…
Cat Abbott is back to put Clare firmly in the hot seat as we ask all the huge questions about what life is really like in care – from personal care and career prospects to handling burnout, and the REAL reasons that care is worth working in.
Along the way, Clare shares real stories from children’s short breaks, supported living, and her own family that show just how much one support worker can change a life.
This episode covers:
What care work really involves, and highlighting the bigger picture of the experience
Both sides of the emotional realities of caregiving
Autonomy, rights and relationships for people who receive care
Future of care: staffing, tech and public perception
Why care’s value is underestimated compared to other public services, until it’s needed
Cat Abbott
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catabbott/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/catabbott/)
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/)
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers (https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers)
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/ (https://diverseabilities.org.uk/)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/)
https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/ (https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/)
22 Jan 2026
Notes from the Happy Jar: The Series’ Most Joyful Moments #20
Across all our episodes, there’s one moment that always brings us joy, and that’s when we take notes from our Happy Jar and relive some of the most charming memories from our team.
So in this very special episode, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful moments that we've shared across the series - from maintaining family connections, to charming role reversals, to giving people real independence.
This episode covers:
Joyful ‘Happy Jar’ moments that showcase why working in care is so rewarding
Giving people real choice, voice, and independence
The power of support in creating magical family memories, like accessible days out and holidays
Long-term relationships in care, including an 18-year journey from childhood into adult services
Mutual care and confidence-building, where the people supported also help staff to grow and be brave
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/)
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers (https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers)
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/ (https://diverseabilities.org.uk/)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/)
https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/ (https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/)
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YouTube views
87,776
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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50
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
60
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