In this episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, our hosts Ashleigh and Alex wanted to find out more about what Midland Mencap does for children and young people. They invited some guests to help them understand.Meet Violet, a young person who uses the service, and Sam, Violet's dad. They talked about how the service has helped and impacted them. Also,…

In this episode of the Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh is joined by Charlotte Gotch, Manager of the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service and Pete Watson a Citizen of the Service. Listen to their experience and how it has made an impact in the local Birmingham community for people with a learning disability.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -…

Host Ashleigh and guest Kevin, Midland Mencap's Volunteer Manager, share inspiring stories and practical tips for creating inclusive volunteering opportunities for individuals with a learning disability. By promoting inclusion and challenging stereotypes, volunteering for individuals and people with a learning disability can help create a more incl…

Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Senior Engagement Manager Louise and Sight Loss Council volunteer Meena to discuss the vital role of Sight Loss Councils and the everyday experiences of living with a visual impairment. Don’t miss out…

Meet Sarah Lilly, from Cerebral Palsy Midlands. On a recent episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, Sarah shared her personal experience of caring for her sister and the citizens she supports at Cerebral Palsy Midlands about the insights on the challenges of planning and enjoying accessible holidays. Don't miss out on her inspiring and informative sto…

Join us on the Citizen Chat Podcast as Ashleigh sits down with Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands to discuss the unique and inspiring journey of growing up as a young carer for her sister. From the daily challenges her family faced to the impact it has had on her professional career, Sarah shares valuable insights and experiences that will le…

This International Day of People with Disabilities Ashleigh caught up with Mark Fosbrook and Alex Giles from Activity Alliance and spoke about their lived experience of having a disability. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: …

This month on the citizen chat podcast looks back at the conversation Ashley had with Dan, Viren, and Perm in #disabilitypridemonth where they openly discussed what made them proud of their disability or long term health condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org…

This Month on the Midland Mencap Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh and Curtis are joined by Raj and Jadene from the PURE service which works with people with learning disability pathways to employment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Inst…

In this month’s Citizen Chat Ashleigh is joined by Mark Fosbrook from the West Midlands Combined Authority and Manager of the Include Me Project. He talks to us about the challenges of growing up with his disability, his journey, and achievements in sport and the work he has done with the combined authority in making the West Midlands an accessible…

Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap’s Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmenc…

Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap’s Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions. Ashleigh and Curtis talk about entertainment, the Netflix show ‘A Typical’ and what listeners should expect fo…

Join Tom as he talks all thing hockey with Adam Bone from Access Sport and Tom Pedersen-Smith!

A day due to a few technical issues but Tom it back for another “Lockdown Chat with Tom” this week his guest is Francis, Flyers Coach from Tunbridge Well Hockey Club.

Join Tom for his next episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey for Access Sport!

Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is fellow Midland Mencap internet superstar and ambassador Sam.

Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is his friend and Flyerz hockey teammate, Kath.

Here it is!! The first Episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest was our very own CEO Dave Rogers.

Tom Kirby is joined by Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak and discuss the challenges faced by people with disability in getting into work.

On this month's Podcast Tom Kirby Interviews Councillor John Cotton Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities at Birmingham City Council. They talk through topics such as social inclusion, transport, disability hate crime, Brexit and much more! Tom Kirby https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom John Cotton https://twitter.com/CllrJ…

Midland Mencap Podcast! Episode 1! We're excited to share our first ever podcast. Listen to Dave Rogers and Tom Kirby talk about our 70th year as a charity, learning disability, mental health, blogging and of course Brexit... Tom Kirby https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom Dave Rogers https://twitter.com/DaveRogersMMCEO Fundraise for Midland Mencap https:…