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Monthly Programme programme uploaded April 1st 2008
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In this months programme we take a
look at a new report from Australia about the health and Wellbeing of Carers.
We also look at the evidence which has just been published that people are
willing to pay more for a house to live within a good NHS catchment area. We
also speak to Alan Peters from RelativeCare
about a new DVD which is now on the market which provides demonstrations of
techniques to help someone care to minimise back injuries etc.
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| March 2008 Podcast | In the March programme we took a look at The Autism Bill which is currently going through the parliamentary process and examining what it will mean for the estimated 500,000 people within the UK who are on the Autism Spectrum. We also talked to The Sheila McKechnie Foundation about the awards for budding campaigners. In a new report its estimated that two thirds of the UK population have no plans to put money aside to pay for extra care they may need in old age we look at this trend with Kate Groucutt from Carers UK. February was Scams Month and we talk to Mike Lambourne from the Office of Fair trading about how you can guard against becoming a victim. |
| February 2008 Podcast | In February's programme we hear about ' Moving People' which is an ambitious programme consisting of 35 projects which aims to combat stigma and discrimination against people with an experience of mental health problems, and also to improve health and wellbeing. to find out more or to fill the survey in click here. You can also order paper copies of the survey by calling 0845 4560455. We also talk to Alison Brock who is part of a growing number of workers who work with GP Practices on Carer issues. Also this month we find out how some Carers can go to the cinema for free. This is a joint venture from the Cinema Exhibitors Association and Your Local Cinema. |
| January 2008 Podcast | Action for Carers and Employments very successful equal funding stream has now come to a end although the work around the ACE priciples carry on. This month a final get together of the key figures within the ACE partnership and the local partners attended a celebration of the achievements of ACE over the years. |
| 2007 Carers Summit | was held in London on Thursday 8th November. The summit gave Carers the chance to debate issues around transport, health, employment, income and many more issues. Also taking part was Ivan Lewis Parlimentary Under Secretary of State for the Department of Health and Anne McGuire (Minister for Disabled People) Listen to extracts from the conference by clicking here |
| November 2007 Programme (podcast) | In Novembers programme we talked to David Walden, Director of Strategy for The Commission for Social Care Inspection about a new report they have just published ' A fair contract with older people' which highlights a number of concerns especially for people who are self funding and those who do not come into contact with their local authority social care departments. We also talked to Mary Lou Carter about a brand new political party which has been set up in Australia which focuses on parents of children with disabilities. We also talked about a brand new book which has just been published about the heyday of the British holiday postcard which all proceeds go to Carers UK. For more information about the book and auction click here |
| October 2007 Programme (podcast) | In October's programme we talked to Jenny Shale about the newly formed National Union of Parents and Carers which has been recently launched in Melbourne Australia. We also talked to Paul Clarke from Usdaw Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers about a new campaign around Carers Allowance.Also we previewed Carers Rights Day which takes place in December. |
| September 2007 Programme (podcast) | The September programme came from the Learning from Carers – Learning from each other conference which was held in London at the beginning of September |
| Carers UK fringe meeting programme at The Labour Party Conference (podcast) | The fringe meeting 'Caring Choices : Can we meet the costs of long term care' was held on the 25th September at the Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth UK. The panel included Imelda Redmond Chief Executive of Carers UK, Paul Cann, Director of Policy Help the Aged, Dr Julian Forder, London School of Economics and the meeting was chaired by Niall Dickson, Chief Executive Kings Fund. |
| August 2007 Programme (podcast) | In the August edition we talked to Doctor Jose-Luis Fernandes who works within the London School of Economics about some new research he has lead on around the economic benefits of care voucher schemes within the UK. We also talk to Doctor Geoff Fernie live from Canada about the recent Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, disability and ageing and technology. Plus we look back at the start of Ace two |
| July 2007 Programme (podcast) | In the July edition our reporter Mike Atkinson went along to the Carers UK Conference 'My Life and Yours', he spoke to some of the delegates that attended the conference. We also talk to Kate Groucutt Policy and Public Affairs Officer for Carers UK about the New Deal for Carers and how you get your views heard click here for more information. We also learn about a new group designed to raise awareness about Carers throughout Europe which has recently been launched in the European parliament. We speak to Irish MEP Kathy Sinnott who is acting chair of the interest group. |
| My Life and Yours Conference | In the July edition our reporter Mike Atkinson went along to the Carers UK Conference 'My Life and Yours', he spoke to some of the delegates that attended the conference. |
| June 2007 Programme (podcast) | In the June edition we talk to Sara Hill from a new recruitment agency, 'Capability Jane' which focuses on women who have had to take a career break because of caring responsibilities an wish to return to work. Our reporter Mike Atkinson has been to an seminar at The Nuffield Foundation which launched 'Care Matters' which is a guide to implementing the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act. Click here to download a copy of the guide and click on the link above to listen more from the Nuffield Foundation Seminar. Jim Coombe this month meets Kate Keays who has been caring for her husband for 25 years she tells her own personal story. |
| Nuffield Foundation Podcast | |
| May 2007 Programme (podcast) | In May's programme we learnt about the 4th international Carers conference which was due to be held in Canada in June 2007. We also spoke to The Rt Hon Ruth Dyson the Disability Issues Minister for New Zealand about the first Carers Strategy and how this can help New Zealand's Carers. Also Sandra MacDiarmid form ACE Surrey joined us in the studio to tell us about a new survey of carers which they have just completed, and the on line surprise they had. We also speak to Kate Groucut Policy and Public Affairs Officer from Carers UK who talks to us about the UK's Governments exploration into alternative ways for Carers to qualify for the Carers Credit. |
| April 2007 Programme | In Aprils programme we devoted our programme to the final ACE Transnational Conference which took place in Stoke Rochford UK at the end of March 2007. Our team were there talking to the UK and transnational partners, |
| March 2007 Programme | In the March programme the 'Governments New Deal for Carers' has recently been launched, our team were there to find out more. We also talked to Sally West from Age Concern who talks to us about their recently published report 'Counting the cost of caring' which has highlighted women under 60 found that taking time out of work to care had affected ability to save for a pension. The transnational phase of the ACE Partnership is now coming to a close, we look over the last year or so of the Partnership and find out what has been learnt. We also hear a very personal story from author Robin Spice who has recently published a book 'Living with Dementia - a sons story' about caring for his mother who had dementia. |
| New Deal for Carers (podcast) | This programme is an extended version of the except from the March 2007 programme. Downloadable mp3 podcast |
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'Living with Dementia - a sons story'
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This programme is an extended version of the except from the March 2007 programme. Downloadable mp3 podcast |
| February 2007 Programme | In Februarys programme we took a look at The Disabled Children (Family Support Bill) which had its second reading in Parliament on the 23rd February. We speak to Steve Broach Campaign Manager -Every Disabled Child Matters. For further information on the Bill click here. We examine a new report which has just been published in Ireland which highlights a lack of support for those people with mental health problems and their Carers. If you would like a copy of the report click here. This month we find out about Carers UK Equal Partners project which aims to make Carers voices heard and speak to Clare Woodford from Carers UK. The Working Families Employer awards take place in February and we talk to one of the organisations that have been short listed. Mike Atkinson continues his series on benefits and this month he looks at income support and pension credit, plus much much more! |
| January 2007 Programme | In Januarys programme we talk to Alison Jarvis who is a nurse researcher from the University of Edinburgh and has just completed a study on the subject of how Carers use coping strategies in their daily lives. We also speak to one of the ACE Team who visited one of the partnership projects in Holland. Our reporter MIke Atkinson start his new series of benefit slots, and we look back at Carers Rights Day for 2006 and a launch or a new book 'Looking After Someone - a guide to Carers rights and benefits, click here to download the guide |
| December 2006 Programme | In December Kate Groucutt The Policy and Public Affairs Officer from Carers UK joined us to talk about the Queens Speech on the opening of Parliament. Mike Atkinson and Jim Coombe went along to a recent City and Guilds conference in London to learn more about Learning For Living the on line course for Carers. We talk to Barbara Leonardi from Arco in Italy and Clare Woodford from Carers UK about a recent study visit to Italy. We also talk to the Chairperson from TOCC (The Taskforce on Care Costs) which is based in Australia about a recent report which has been published. To find out more about TOCC and to download TOCC reports click here |
| November 2006 Programme | In Novembers programme we talk to City and Guilds about their 'Learning for Living' on line course for Carers and find out more about their nomination for an award. Tim Anfiligoff Policy Manager for Users and Carers for Hertfordshire County Council also joins us to tell us more about a forthcoming Carers Strategy conference which is being broadcast out on the internet to enable more carers to participate including those Carers who juggle work with care. To find out more about the conference click here |
| October 2006 Programme | In Octobers programme Carers London talk about the launch of the London Carers Manifesto, Also Jo Bird Joins us from Usdaw, Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and tells us about their work around Carers and equalities and about a major award they have recently won. We also talk to one of the 6 million carers across the UK. Georgina Wakefield cares for her son and works with a number of agents to better inform people around the subject of Schizophrenia. Georgina tells us about caring for her son and her book which has just been published. We also talked to Age Concern about their new women and pensions Survey. The aim of the survey is to look at the impact caring had or is having on pensions or women of different ages. |
| September 2006 Programme |
In the September edition of ACE Radio we look at Lord Ashley of Stokes Independent Living Bill which will deliver stronger rights and entitlements to independent living for disabled people based on the principles of freedom, control, choice and dignity. We speak to Erica Lewis about the Welsh Women of the Year awards. We also make a trip to Latvia and speak to the Psycho-Social Medical and Support System which is one of the European partners about the organisation and a recent study visit that took place to Latvia. |
| August 2006 Programme |
In the August edition we report from Leeds University where Professor Sue Yeandle and her team are based and speak to them about the Who Cares Wins document which can be downloaded by clicking here |
| July 2006 Programme (podcast) | In the July edition of the ACE Radio Programme we talked to Una Summerson from Contact A Family who tells us more about the Childcare Bill which is currently awaiting royal assent. We also found out about new research that has been published in Australia around Carers and Employment. Our reporter Jim Coombe found out about how Carers in Merton which is in Greater London have been supported into Employment, and Mike Atkinson found out more about Skills for Care. |
| Future Shock Conference | This programme provides edited highlights of the conference. The speeches contained within this programme have been edited due to time limitations. |
| June 2006 Programme | In the June edition of the ACE Radio Programme we talk to Rachael Saunders about The Turner Commission Report around the pension system and how the report relates to Carers. We also talk to Ben Trozena President of Carers Australia about the recent reports of Australian Government proposals to limit time Carers Allowance can be backdated. As it Carers Week in June (12th to 18th June) we look at what Carers Week is and preview the "Future Shock" conference which is being held in London within Carers week |
| May 2006 Programme | In Mays ACE Radio Programme we cover the SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) dissemination event which was held in London at the end of April. The event looks at how people who work with carers can effectively implement the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004 using the practice guide which SCIE has recently published. We speak to some of the key speakers at the event and the delegates that attended. To download your FREE copy of the guide click here |
| April 2006 Programme (podcast) |
In Aprils ACE Radio Programme we talked to Rachael Saunders Action for Carers and Employment National Policy and Communications Officer about the development of the Work and Families Bill through the political system in the UK. We also spoke to Paul Murrey from Age Action Ireland who is supporting a call for payments to Carers to equal the minimum wage. ACE Surrey is one of ACE Nationals local Partners our reporter Jim Commbe talks to the project about the history and what they are currently developing.
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| March 2006 Programme | In the March ACE Radio Programme we talk Suzanne Mintz President and co-founder of The National Family Care Givers Association, which is based in the United States. Mike Atkinson attended the "The Flexible Working- The Shape of Future Employment Conference in Glasgow. Our reporter Jim Coombe takes a trip to West Sussex to find out more about Direct Payments and we will also meeting Tea Tassa from the Argrenska Foundation in Estonia to find out a little more about the foundation and what happened when an ACE delegation from the UK went to Estonia. |
| The Flexible Working- The Shape of Future Employment Conference | "The Flexible Working- The Shape of Future Employment Conference in Glasgow which took place in February. This programme talks to some of the speakers and delegates from the conference |
| February 2006 Programme | In our February programme we talked to Pat Begley, Director of Carers Scotland about the 'Flexible Working - The Shape of Future Employment' conference which took place in Glasgow in February. We also talked to John Bangs Carers Development Manager for Surrey County Council about how Carers and those who are balancing work and care are supported in the county of Surrey and within Surrey County Council. We also talk to Linda Taylor from The European Institute of Social Services based at The University of Kent about the Institutes involvement in the ACE National project. (MP3 file) |
| January 2006 Programme | In our January months Programme Ace Radio will be at the launch of Carers Rights Day at The House of Commons. Also on the programme Caroline Salmon will be joining Patricia Mitchell in the Studio to talk about Prime which is a national organisation dedicated to helping people over 50 to set up their own business. We will also be talking to the joint winners of The Employer of the Year award. All that and much more in January's programme |
| December 2005 Programme | In Decembers programme we talked to Carers UK about Carers Rights Day which took place on December 2nd 2005. Also on the programme Ace Radio talked to Alan Vanstone from City and Guilds about their on line learning tool for Carers 'Learning for Living. Una Summerson from Contact A Family tells us more about the relationship between her organisation and ACE National. The Work and Families Bill is at the moment going through Parliament. Clause 12 is key to Carers allowing them to ask their employer for flexible working we talk to Carers UK about the Bill and the implications on Carers lives. |
| Carers Rights Day | With between 40 - 60% of disability benefits going unclaimed, and with many carers unaware of how to access practical help, Carers' Rights Day is designed to make carers more aware of their entitlements. The event launched at The House of Commons and ACE Radio was there to cover the event |
| November 2005 programme | In Novembers programme ACE Radio met up with Dr Hywel Francis MP whose Private Members Bill became The Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act. ACE Radio also went along to The House of Commons to the 'Making It Happen launch which was the launch of a new publication 'Carers and their Rights - the law relating to carers' which is a resource to support the implementation of the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act, we spoke to Luke Clements who is a recognised authority on community care law and is the author of the guide. Carers New South Wales (Australia) told us how they are helping Carers in Australia. We also talked to Carers Scotland about their initiatives relating to the ACE partnership in the coming year. Plus a special programme this month |
| ACE Radio Commons Extra | The programme provide more in depth coverage of the launch of the Luke Clements resource book by speaking to some of the guests that attended the event. ACE Radio Commons Extra can be either listened too directly after the normal programme of by clicking the link below. |
| October 2005 Programme | In September ACE National launched the Transnational Partnership with partners across Europe. ACE Radio was at the launch talking to these partners and finding out what they have planned in their countries to progress the ACE agenda |
| September 2005 Programme | In Septembers programme we talk to Laurie Hilsgen from Carers New Zealand about Carers Employment initiatives within New Zealand. ACE National works with a number of companies across the UK, one of which is the Nestor Healthcare Group who is the largest independent organisation dedicated to providing flexible staffing solutions and managed services to the UK health and social care market we talk to them about the organisation and some of the highlighted services within Nestor Healthcare. Patricia Mitchell talks to Vicky Keeley from Sefton Carers Centre who is working with ACE National and locally with Carers |
| August 2005 Programme | ACE Radio talks to Carers Wales about their work with ACE National. We also talk to Linda Taylor from The European Institute of Social Services based at The University of Kent about the Institutes involvement in the project. Also joining us on the programme is Madeleine Starr Strategic Project Manager of ACE National who talks about employers and carers Hertfordshire County Council is one of the Partners within ACE, and have recently been awarded Beacon status. Tim Anfiliogoff Policy Manager Users and Carers from Hertfordshire County Council joins our presenter Patricia Mitchell and discusses a number of issues including how Hertfordshire County Council supports Carers who work within the local authority. |
| House Of Commons Launch June 2005 | Join Patricia Mitchell and Jim Coombe at the official launch of ACE National which took place on June 27th at The House of Commons. Listen to find out what some of the partners who are involved in ACE will be doing in the coming months, and what the research has told us in the last phase of ACE and much much more! |
| Beacon Council Programme | The programme takes a look at the councils that gained Beacon Status in 2005 for supporting carers |
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