We were joined in this episode of the Darlington Xtra podcast by members of the Adult Mental Health team to tell us all about what they do.

Black History Month aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black History in general. In this episode of the Darlington Xtra podcast, we interview members of Darlington's Black Community, Shaun from the Arthur Wharton Foundation and Elijah a student at Manchester University

To launch our Children and Adults Services Staff Health Check Questionnaire, we speak to Dr Stefanos Nachmias- Principal Lecturer HRM at Nottingham Trent University, about staff care and the importance of engaging the workforce.

Great Making Every Contact Count (MECC) interview with professional MMA Fighter, Coach and Darlington resident Lanchana Green - discussing why physical and mental health is important to her and the children and adults she works with.

Conversations about a Relational Approach to good quality Social Work Practice in Darlington, with Steph Hunter- Principal Social Work/Head of Quality and Practice and Charlotte Swainston- Children's Services Social Worker.

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change, that uses the millions of day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have with other people, to support them in making positive changes to  both their physical and mental health and their wellbeing.

Haughton Academy students answering questions around LGBTQIA+ asked by local colleagues. 

The Sanctuary Scheme aims to support victims/survivors of domestic abuse and their children to remain in their own homes where it is safe to do so by installing safety equipment into the home. 

Further information can be found here - Darlington Borough Council - Sanctuary Scheme

Ian speaks to Darlington Carers who offer a variety of different services to local carers.
Further information can be found on their website -  Darlington - Our Services (dccarers.org) 

Chris & Martin discuss -

What is meant by the term Professional Challenge?
Potential areas of disagreement
Darlington Safeguarding procedures & guidance

Further information can be found at Darlington Safeguarding Board - Home (darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk)