Episodes

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Warwickshire Youth Council - spreading awareness about mental health for young people
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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.

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Warwickshire Public Health - keeping our teenagers safe and well
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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.

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Parenting
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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.

Friday Apr 26, 2024
Warwickshire Resilience Forum
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
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.

Monday Dec 18, 2023
Staying Safe and Well this Winter
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
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.

Monday Dec 11, 2023
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue - Resourcing to Risk Consultation
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
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.

Friday Oct 20, 2023
Let’s Talk Warwickshire: Cost of Living one year on
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
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.

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Social Care and Support in Warwickshire
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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.

Friday Sep 15, 2023
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
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.

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Back to School
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
This episode of Let's Talk Warwickshire looks at the support available to children, young people, their families and carers as they prepare for the new school year.
Hear from Darren Barrow, headteacher at St. John's Primary School in Kenilworth and part of the Warwickshire School Effectiveness Team, Warwickshire County Council's Head of Schools Services and post-16 education Sarah Tregaskis and Nici Scott-Moylan, team lead for Warwickshire Attendance Service as they talk to our host Gail Downey.

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A County with a thriving economy and places with the right jobs, skills, and infrastructure.
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