Care leavers from Essex discuss the stereotypes of being in care and being a care leaver; exploring common misconceptions such as Tracy Beaker, the difficulties of growing up too early and being a young parent. Facilitated by Chrissie Gavriel

Essex Children in Care Council Episode 3: Foster Carers

Nov 3rd, 2021 14m

Young people explore what makes a good foster carer. How carers should never give up, the things to consider when welcoming a child or young person into a new home, and how a child or young person feels when a placement breaks down. Facilitate

Essex Children in Care Council Episode 2: Independence

Nov 3rd, 2021 13m 41s

Care leavers explore the support needed to enter independent living; the need for independent skills, practical and financial support, and support to combat loneliness and access mental health services. Facilitated by Chrissie Gavriel and Natal

Series 2 Episode 3: Living with Covid-19 and Find Your Active

Jul 9th, 2021 27m 56s

In Episode 3 of Series 2 we talk exclusively to Dr Mike Gogarty, Director for Public Health in Essex about variants, symptoms and how we can manage the virus. We also speak to two Essex residents who are helping people get active this summer as

Series 2 Episode 2: Volunteering in Essex

Jun 4th, 2021 30m 40s

In this episode we speak to four people who volunteer in Essex - as we mark Volunteers' Week. Julie and Ali volunteer volunteer at Danbury Medical Centre, and 17 year old Laura and 15 year old Tyler who volunteer through The Young Essex Assembl

Special Episode: Meet the new Leader of Essex County Council

Jun 4th, 2021 13m 46s

Renewal, Equality and Ambition - small words, big intentions. In this special episode, we speak to the new Leader of Essex County Council, Cllr Kevin Bentley, as he sets out his plans for the county.

Series 2, Episode 1: Let's Keep Covid in Check

May 14th, 2021 28m 58s

In this episode we'll be speaking to an Essex woman who is testing all her wedding guests on her Big Day. Also two businesses who kept going because of funding from Essex County Council's Business Adaptation Grants. And we finish the podcast wi

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