February 06, 2024

Emily Kenway - Author of 'Who Cares'

1 hour 3 minutes

Are we 'freaked out' by the topic of care?

What's does community have to do with caring for others? And where do we, as individuals, and 'the system' play a role? These are all questions Suzanne tackles with Emily Kenway, esteemed author of 'Who Cares: the hidden crisis of caregiving and how we solve it'. Emily takes us through some of the key themes of her book - which, through unflinching investigation, asks why we have a 'care crisis'. Suzanne asks for Emily's 'rallying cry' to decision makers influencing carer support, and together they speak about their experiences of caring for loved ones.

Be sure to listen to this great episode, and give 'Who Cares' a read too - you can find it online here: https://geni.us/whocares

(00:00) - Welcome to Carer Catalysts

(00:49) - What's coming up in this episode?

(02:02) - Introducing Emily Kenway: Author of 'Who Cares'

(06:18) - The experience of sharing your caring journey

(09:00) - The benefits, challenges and importance of co-production

(14:53) - Are things getting better or worse?

(18:23) - Are we freaked out by the topic of caring? Is it a personal or systemic responsibility?

(29:12) - Is more funding the answer? What role can community play?

(41:00) - Developing collective care or Caring As Infrastructure

(47:33) - The difference virtual communities can make

(52:10) - What would be your rallying cry to commissioners?

(59:19) - The Mobilise take on the conversation with Emily

(00:00) - Chapter 13

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