The MacIntyre Podcast

In this episode conversation takes place with ARC England's Clive Parry, and the team behind the loss and bereavement workshop, Beth Britton, and Jess Hiles. An example of true co-production.

Paul Payne talks about his role of 18 years at MacIntyre and the importance of working together and connecting with people with a learning disability and working together for the best outcome.

Beth Britton and Nicola Payne chat about the focus and commitment MacIntyre has when supporting people living with dementia and a learning disability. Beth talks about World Alzheimer's Month and how you can support a loved one or yourself to be aware of the risk reductions a person can do and potentially even prevent the onset of dementia

In this episode, you will hear from 3 members of MacIntyre staff who are involved in the Victoria and Stuart Project. The project enables conversations to start and people with learning disabilities to think about their own futures and plan a good death. David, Mika, and Meg share how they are involved and what this project can offer people.

Hear from Julie and Sue who share information on books beyond words and how you can go about setting up a book club. Also, Rachel Furniss talks passionately about how MacIntyre uses this great resource and how the books supports many people to understand difficult topics.

Hearing Debs Aspland talk about the importance of connecting and welcoming families, and sharing information about the wonderful Let's Come Together forum.

In conversation with Catherine Farrell and Paul Payne bringing to life MacIntyre's Big Plan and sharing the message of the importance of allowing everyone to be seen and heard and contributing in ways that makes sense to everyone.

In this episode you will hear Steve Raw talk openly and passionately what it is like being a father to Bettina who lives with autism.

Steve talks about the work him and his wife Joyce have done to support other families.

Gary Bourlet is the co-founder of Learning Disability England and shares with Nicola Payne his journey from a young child to where he is now and how People First was born in the UK. Gary also shares information about Learning Disability England and brings to life the Good Lives framework .

In this edition of MacIntyre's Family Podcast Nicola is in conversation with Claire Willis, a financial advisor at Dosh.

Dosh supports people with a learning disability to be able to manage their money, providing financial advocacy, appointees for benefits and account management.

Have a listen to find out more.