- 19
- Episodes
- 1
- Ratings
- 2021
- First episode
- 594K
- YouTube views
About Surrey Matters
Welcome to Surrey Matters the podcast taking you behind the scenes of Surrey brought to you by the Surrey County Council Communications and Engagements Team. We’ll be taking you on a journey around the county introducing you to some interesting characters along the way who help to keep the county moving, happy, healthy and environmentally friendly. We’re hoping you’ll learn something new each episode.
- Publisher
- Surrey Matters
- Category
- government
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 16 Jun 2021
- Latest episode
- 3 Feb 2025
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
3 Feb 2025
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 12
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Join James and Lizzie as they chat with the incredible Sherene McQueen, who kicks things off with a jaw-dropping secret during the icebreaker. We dive deep into Sherene's inspiring journey in adult social care with Surrey County Council (SCC). Starting in July 2004 in an administrative role, Sherene's rise to a social work management position is nothing short of motivational. Sherene shares her passion for social work, discussing her role, the challenges she faces, and how her career aspirations have evolved over time. Her story is a testament to dedication and resilience. Thank you so much, Sherene! We absolutely loved having you on the show!
3 Dec 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 11
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT host Barbara Anu shares her inspiring journey from waitress to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, highlighting the power of perseverance and lifelong learning in career growth.
5 Nov 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 10
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. This week we dive into a roller coaster of a journey for both Mercy and Dorota, we talk about how they found their path into OT- their drive and passion shines through as they talk through the various barriers and actions they took to get where they are today. We are really proud of our OT trainees and the success they have had embarking on the scheme and achieving their dreams of becoming OT's which opens up their career development significantly within their chosen field. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fopportunities%2Fadults%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&token=956951-1-1730828274511) Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flife-at-su%E2%80%A6taff-benefits%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&token=263f42-1-1730828274511) We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
10 Apr 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 7
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. We talk to second year Social Work Trainee Natalie, she shares how the different parts of her journey and how she began with Surrey in the workforce team and then took a sudden unexpected turn into social work. From youth work to PR & Marketing, public & private sector- find out how Natalie's journey brought her into Surrey and then into her current role today. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
9 Apr 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 6
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Listen to Natalie's Icebreaker where we get to know Natalie on a bit more of a personal level and have a good laugh and a joke about salads and trifles before we do a deep dive into Natalie's exciting Career journey in Part 2 to become a social work trainee! We find out that James won’t brave Tesco alone and also consider podcasting on a beach on Christmas day! Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
23 Mar 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 5
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Hear Sikhathele' story about joining Adult social care - we learn about the different decisions and pathways that led her to become a senior practitioner in the Adult social care academy as a social worker, we hear about her journey and some excellent advice for any budding social workers and senior practitioners, she also shares part of her culture and practice with us. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
22 Mar 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 4
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fopportunities%2Fadults%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&token=6abba0-1-1711112583065) Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flife-at-su%E2%80%A6taff-benefits%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&token=7b642f-1-1711112583065) We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
21 Mar 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 3
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Happy social work week everyone! As part of our celebrations we interview Principle Social Worker Anja Barker. We explore how Social work chose her and listen to her story about becoming a social working and how her different roles inside surrey county council (and outside) opened doors. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fopportunities%2Fadults%E2%81%A0&token=a9867a-1-1710951517199) Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…staff-benefits (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flife-at-su%E2%80%A6%2Fstaff-benefits%E2%81%A0&token=d2ce23-1-1710951517199) We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
20 Mar 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 2
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. This week we celebrate social work week! We do this with none other than our very own principle social worker Anja Barker- This is a short ice breaker to 'get to know' Anja, Part 2 will explore her journey into social work and what her career journey looks like! Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fopportunities%2Fadults&token=b3e26f-1-1710946428054) Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…/staff-benefits (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flife-at-surrey%2Fstaff-benefits&token=2c8a0c-1-1710946428054) We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
19 Mar 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Episode 1
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fopportunities%2Fadults&token=349f46-1-1710773650118) Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…/staff-benefits (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flife-at-surrey%2Fstaff-benefits&token=6bbfac-1-1710773650119) We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
18 Mar 2024
Surrey Social Care HOTSEAT - Introduction
A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fopportunities%2Fadults&token=3477e6-1-1710773488946) Staff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…/staff-benefits (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flife-at-surrey%2Fstaff-benefits&token=61e7ac-1-1710773488947) We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.
3 Nov 2022
#8 - Money and energy saving tips, Warm Hubs and scams
As energy bills rise we found out about energy and money saving tips and grants available to make your home more energy efficient. How to keep safe when keeping warm, what and where new Warm Hubs are in Surrey, and about the latest scams to beware of. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter - www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreymatters
31 Aug 2022
#7 - Finding out what refugee and evacuee support looks like in Surrey
Over the years Surrey has welcomed many evacuees and refugees into their communities when living in their own countries has not been tenable. We met some people across Surrey who gave us some insights into what support has been made available, what it’s like to be a host family. We also hear first hand accounts from some Afghans who tell of their experience of what it meant to be evacuated. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter - www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreymatters
23 Mar 2022
#6 - No One Left Behind
We caught up with Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver to find out what his ambitions for Surrey are and what “No One Left Behind” actually means for the council. We also met some people helping to deliver that ambition including work in libraries, apprenticeships and Surrey Adult Learning. We hope you enjoy the show. If you have some ideas for an interesting podcast story please send us an email with the subject line 'Surrey Matters Podcast' to surreymatters@surreycc.gov.uk (mailto:surreymatters@surreycc.gov.uk). Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter - www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-comm…/surrey-matters (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fpeople-and-comm%E2%80%A6%2Fsurrey-matters&token=f74aaa-1-1648037436689)
31 Dec 2021
#5 - Mental Health Special
Men in sheds, CALM, and tips for maintaining yours and young people’s mental wellbeing. A special episode focussing on mental health and wellbeing. There is lots of mental wellbeing help support and advice available in Surrey to find out more please visit the Healthy Surrey website - www.healthysurrey.org.uk/mental-wellbeing (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthysurrey.org.uk%2Fmental-wellbeing&token=59ab60-1-1640954799345) We hope you enjoy the show. If you have some ideas for an interesting podcast story please send us an email with the subject line 'Surrey Matters Podcast' to surreymatters@surreycc.gov.uk (mailto:surreymatters@surreycc.gov.uk). Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter - www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-comm…/surrey-matters (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surreycc.gov.uk%2Fpeople-and-comm%E2%80%A6%2Fsurrey-matters&token=f22d49-1-1640954799345)
17 Nov 2021
#4 - Greener Futures Strategy recorded live at Greener Travel Roadshow in Farnham
Recorded live from The Greener Travel Roadshow in Farnham we find out exactly what Surrey are doing to get to Net Zero including some top tips on how we can ALL make a difference and discover when you can see hydrogen buses on our Surrey roads. To find out ten things you can do to help with Climate Change in Surrey visit surreycc.gov.uk/climatechange We hope you enjoy the show. If you have some ideas for an interesting podcast story please send us an email with the subject line 'Surrey Matters Podcast' to surreymatters@surreycc.gov.uk. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter - www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-comm…/surrey-matters
29 Sept 2021
#3 - Compost bins, Chief Executives, Communities and Checking Those Smoke Alarms
We get some personal insights about what keeps Joanna Killian, Chief Executive of Surrey County Council awake at night and find out who her dream dinner date is. We have details of a compost bin offer, find out who’s got £100m funding to give to communities, and get the low down on free Safe and Well visits run by the Surrey Fire and Rescue team. Visit the Surrey Matters website (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters) for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters/e-newsletter). Follow Surrey County Council (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Surrey-County-Council-126261804063269/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/SurreyNews) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/surreycountycouncil/) for the latest news from across the county.
5 Aug 2021
#2 - Scammers, Nature Explorers, Flooding and Period Dignity
In this episode we’re going down to the river to meet someone from the Environment Agency who explains what the River Thames Scheme is, we find out about an exciting new countryside challenge for young explorers this summer. Trading Standards provide some sound advice on avoiding getting scammed when booking your holiday this year and we meet Binti International the charity helping to provide free period products across Surrey. Visit the Surrey Matters website (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters) for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters/e-newsletter). Follow Surrey County Council (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Surrey-County-Council-126261804063269/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/SurreyNews) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/surreycountycouncil/) for the latest news from across the county.
16 Jun 2021
#1 - Cows, puppies and financial support
In this episode we’re talking about the rise in illegal puppy farms, the devastating effect dog faeces is having on cows and their young, the support available for residents who are struggling financially and the director of public health gives us an update on how the vaccination programme is going in Surrey. We also give you a surprising fact about Surrey. Visit the Surrey Matters website (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters) for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters/e-newsletter). Follow Surrey County Council (https://www.surreycc.gov.uk) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Surrey-County-Council-126261804063269/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/SurreyNews) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/surreycountycouncil/) for the latest news from across the county.
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- YouTube views
- 594,210
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100
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- Quality
- 42
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 60
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