Families
MacIntyre was established by the parents of a disabled child in 1966 for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them.
Families Podcast
MacIntyre want to reach out to as many people as possible and we thought that creating a Family Podcast would be a great, modern way of sharing stories directly from families and from people in the Social Care sector.
Each month Nicola Payne, MacIntyre's Family Engagement Consultant, talks to special guests who share their insights and experiences.
Music by Nigel Hammond. Album cover by Paul Payne Artist.
Episode 4 is now available
This episode features:
- Steve Hardy who is a qualified learning disability nurse since 1994 and has worked in both clinical and educational settings. Currently an independent consultant nurse for people with a learning disability, Steve shares information and develops resources which is one of his passions. Steve will help support and facilitate platforms for people loving with a learning disability to be heard . As Steve mentions in the podcast, he has survived a stroke and at times can get his words mixed up @SteveHardyLDN
- Karina Marshall Tate, a consultant learning disabilities nurse working to reduce inequalities in mental and physical health @KMT_RNLD
- Ruwani Ampegama. Ruwani is passionate about people with a learning disability making a positive influence in the world of care and support through research, training and development @TrabelsiRuwani
Links to resources mentioned in the podcast:
- Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing for Staff Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Learning disabilities training (Estia Centre)
- Action for Happiness
- Anticipatory Care Calendar
- Sharing your lockdown experience with Steve [javascript protected email address]