Let’s Talk Warwickshire

Warwickshire's Youth Conference 2025 : Shaping Tomorrow Together

The Warwickshire Youth Council has released the second episode of its special podcast series, "Let’s Talk Workshop: Voices of Tomorrow Edition." In this episode, the youth council members come together to discuss the third youth conference, "Shaping Tomorrow Together," taking place on Friday, 25 April.
Hosted by Warwickshire Youth Council members, the episode explores the planning, themes, and significance of the conference at the University of Warwick. It features discussions with representatives from Warwickshire County Council and Martin Price, Associate Director for Regional Engagement (Community) at the University of Warwick.
To join the conference you can sing up here: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/shapingtomorrow . 

Warwickshire Youth Council - spreading awareness about mental health for young people

Warwickshire teenagers are leading an important conversation about mental health in the first episode of a brand new podcast series which tackles issues that matter to young people. 
In this first episode, "Spreading awareness about mental health for young people" members of Warwickshire Youth Council and professionals that work with young people, explore key mental health topics, including how to recognise signs of struggling mental health, where to seek support, and the role of social media in young people’s wellbeing. 
Hosted by Corey from the Warwickshire Youth Council, the episode features youth council members Emma and Riyasa in conversation with Carl Lewis, Headteacher Coach for Safeguarding from WCC, Robert Duncan, Team Lead for Mental Health in Schools Team from RISE and Dawn Preece, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist, from Warwickshire County Council.  

Warwickshire Public Health - keeping our teenagers safe and well

In this episode of the Let's Talk Warwickshire podcast we discuss things that matter to help keep our teenagers safe and well, from immunisations, smoking and vaping, to body image and self-harm. We also cover tips about how to have conversations with teenagers about these issues.
Host Gail Downey is joined by Warwickshire County Council specialists in Public Health, the School Nursing Service, and a couple of young people who live in Warwickshire to discuss these topics, as well as the local resources available to help parents and carers.

Parenting

In this episode of the Let's Talk Warwickshire podcast we discuss the everyday challenges of parenting and the support that is available across the county.
Host Gail Downey is joined by Stacey Gill, Service Manager at Early Help - which provides help, support and advice for anyone who cares for children - and Sam Wilkinson, Team Manager on Warwickshire County Council's Family and Relationship Support Team. 
They talk through practical advice for parents and highlight local resources to help parents navigate their journey with confidence. 

Warwickshire Resilience Forum

In the latest Let’s Talk Warwickshire podcast, Warwickshire Resilience Forum Co-Chairs, Alex Franklin-Smith and Ben Brook, and WRF Tactical Lead, Liz Hicks introduce the WRF, share advice on how to be Better Prepared for risks in Warwickshire and announce the new WRF website.

Staying Safe and Well this Winter

In this round table discussion on staying safe and well this winter, our podcast host, Gail Downey is joined by representative from Public Health, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, Community Partnerships, Warwickshire Trading Standards and Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum. All of whom are working together to help communities to access the support they need to stay safe and well this winter.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue - Resourcing to Risk Consultation

In this episode of the Let's Talk Warwickshire podcast, host Gail Downey talks to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer Ben Brook and Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sally Waldron. Together, they discuss a proposal to change the way that the Fire Service operates in Warwickshire, and explain how you can share your thoughts and feedback on the proposal. Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/ask to find out more. 

Let’s Talk Warwickshire: Cost of Living one year on

Organisations and agencies from across the county met recently to look at how cost of living pressures continue to present very real challenges for Warwickshire residents. In this episode of Let's Talk Warwickshire we look at how these challenges continue to have a very real impact.

Social Care and Support in Warwickshire

In this episode of Let's Talk Warwickshire, host Gail Downey is joined by Pete Sidgwick, Director of Social Care and Support at Warwickshire County Council.
They discuss how WCC helps vulnerable people to live healthy, happy, independent lives and supports people who care for others, as well as busting some common myths surrounding social care.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

In the latest Let’s Talk Warwickshire podcast, Chief Fire Officer, Ben Brook, talks about the latest fire inspection report, community risk management planning and the work undertaken to promote equality, diversity and inclusion within Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.