Care fully considered

In our latest episode of Care Fully Considered we welcome Ruth Hannan, co-founder of Care Full, an organisation that brings together research, advocacy, and participation, to demonstrate what a new, care-centre future could look like.We discuss why our current social security system is outdated, and not designed for the realities of today's world. Why bold concepts are needed to create change, and the power of focusing on what good looks like when starting a care revolution! In this episode, Ruth offers us a glimpse into what a new economy and society could look like - one that would enable all of us to live well, no matter our background or circumstance. To learn more about Care Full , visit their website here: https://carefulleconomy.co.uk/ and check out their X profile here: https://x.com/caref_ll You can get in touch with them by emailing them at: hello@carefull.uk For any inquiries or to suggest future guests, please email us at: wearecarers@gmail.com. Until next time!For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: https://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/

*Trigger warning* This episode discusses research into suicidal thoughts experienced by parent carers. The content may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and reach out to a support network if needed.In our latest episode of Care Fully Considered, we welcome Dr. Siobhan O’Dwyer to the podcast. She is associate professor in adult social care at the university of Birmingham.We discuss her research looking into suicidal thoughts and behaviours in parent carers and the shocking results she uncovered. This first-of-its-kind UK study reveals just how much parent carers are struggling in this lifelong role, and why they are a marginalised group in both the parent and carer communities.We talk about the struggle of coping when the love you have for your child simply is not enough, the ongoing battle every parent carer faces to get the help and support they need, and what needs to change policy-wise to provide desperately needed support.In lighter moments, we also talk about the therapeutic powers of guinea pigs and Australian reality TV shows.For any inquiries or to suggest future guests, please email us at: wearecarers@gmail.com. Until next time!For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: https://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/You can follow Siobhan on X here You can read Siobhan's research hereYou can find out more about the Parent Carer Wellbeing Study hereYou can visit the Samaritans website here. You can call 116 123 if you need immediate assistance.You can watch Married at First Sight - Australia here  You can watch the Guinea Pig Olympics here

In our second episode, we welcome Emily Kenway, a social justice researcher, campaigner and author of "Who Cares: The Hidden Crisis of Caregiving, and How We Solve It".We discuss the importance of defining unpaid care work, how being an unpaid carer can positively shape our personalities, and ways to sustainably incorporate caring into our society. We also discover why women are more likely to become carers, and how important families of choice are in society.To get in touch, email us at: wearecarers@gmail.comYou can find out more about Emily Kenway here: https://www.emilykenway.com/ and buy her book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Who-Cares-Hidden-Crisis-Caregiving/dp/1472288483For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: https://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/