FocusAF

In this episode we are joined by Daniel Murphy, from TVS Supply Chain Solutions a multi-national logistics company, to discuss workplace wellbeing. We talk about TVS' journey in this space and share ideas of what you may want to try in your own business. Dan also shares what's coming up for TVS in the future, we discuss how Advocacy Focus has helped them in this journey, and share tips for other businesses in this and other sectors.

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FocusAF series 2 is here!

Listen to the first episode of the new series, ‘Court of Protection’ with host Carolina de Almeida, joined by Megan Taylor from Stephensons Solicitors and Leanne Barber from Advocacy Focus, to discuss two Court of Protection cases.

In this episode, you will hear about two real people whose lives were changed by the advocacy and legal support they received to access the Court of Protection.

If you haven't already, check out our last Court of Protection episode before you listen to this one as it will aid your understanding of the Court and what it does.

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In this episode, we take you along to Racheal's visits and give you an insight into what a day in the life of an advocate can look like. We go from our office to a mental health ward, care homes, and supported living homes. Listen to find out more about how we support people live the life they want to live.

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Get ready to learn about the biggest challenges of leading a charity. Find out what it is really like to be a charity CEO and find out how you can make a difference in YOUR community.

You can connect with Justine on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-forster-273115ab/

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Mark was unhappy, living in a care home far from his family and subject to a high level of restrictions to his day-to-day life. Leanne, one of our Advocacy Managers, talks us through how she supported Mark to move closer to family and regain control of his life.

If you'd like to find out more about our advocacy services, please check our website: 

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In this episode, we are joined by our very own Charlotte Murphy, an Independent Advocate at Advocacy Focus. We talk about James' story and his experience through the Child Protection processes, and how we supported him through multiple changes of Social Workers, complex decisions about where he would live, and who he could keep in contact with.

James' story is an example of the importance of independent advocacy for children and young people whose voices may have been lost in the system otherwise. If you'd like to find out more about the work we do to support children and young people, visit our website at: https://advocacyfocus.org.uk/children-and-young-people/

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Diane and I got together to chat about money! Taboo-no-more, we talk about debt, savings, and financial goals with some top tips on how you can begin your journey to financial wellbeing.

You can find Diane on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-broadhead-3bb25333/
And to find out more about Haworths, check out their website: https://haworthsfs.co.uk/ 

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In this episode, Shelley and I discuss the different therapy services available at Flourish, the benefits of therapy, and the work we still need to do to challenge mental health stigma. We have a candid conversation about our own experiences of poor mental health and what helped us find balance.

You can connect with Shelley on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-perry-211b7844/
Find Flourish Therapy Clinic here: https://www.flourishtherapyclinic.co.uk/

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In this episode, mental health advocate Dorcas Onabanjo joins us to discuss how marginalised communities are impacted by poor mental health, the difficulties some may face when accessing support, and what we can do to create more supportive communities 

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Dr Lewis Turner,  CEO of Lancashire LGBT, joined us for a conversation about all things inclusivity at work. We talk about the support Lancashire LGBT offers to the people of Lancashire, and how employers can make their organisations more attractive to LGBTQ+ talent and more supportive of their LGBTQ+ employees.

To find out more about Lancashire LGBT, check their website here: https://lancslgbt.org.uk/
To connect with Dr Lewis Turner, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lewis-turner-80b1443/

This episode has mentions of depression and suicide. If you are affected by any of the topics mentioned in this episode, there is help available. Visit the Hub of Hope to find the services local to you: https://hubofhope.co.uk/

This audio quality is lower than previous episodes due to technical difficulties unbeknown to us at the time of recording; we hope you can still enjoy and learn from the conversation.

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