Darlington Xtra
A place to find out why Darlington is a great place to live, work and learn. Darlington Xtra is a Collaborative Partnership Initiative.
Episodes
61 episodes
Darlington Adult Social Care - Meeting the Safeguarding DoLS Team
In this episode we meet Clair, Jill & Sara who tell us what the team do and discuss their responsibilities.
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14:20
Experts in Practice Project - Self Medication/Substance Misuse
Jax discusses her research area Self Medication & Substance Misuse and why she wanted to be an 'Expert in Practice'.
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14:26
Experts in Practice Project - Antiracist Practice
During this episode we meet Linda & Danielle who discuss their research area 'Anti-racist Practice' as part of the Experts in Practice programme.
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23:06
Darlington Adult Social Care - Meeting the Occupational Therapy & Sensory Team
In this episode we meet members of the OT & Sensory Team who discuss their roles and responsibilities.
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12:23
Wider SEND Support in Darlington
Jo, Sam and Anne discuss SEND support, practice & provision in Darlington.Further information can be found via the Local Offer - Darlington BC - SEND L...
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19:37
SEND in Darlington
Tony & Martin discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Darlington, including the SEND strategy and future plans for the town.Further information can be found via Darlington Borough Council -
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12:40
Rough Sleeping in Darlington
Adelle & Julie answer questions about rough sleepers in Darlington and where to seek support.
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15:42
Begging in Darlington
In this episode, Scott & Julie raise awareness on why people beg in Darlington, and the public's perception of begging.
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14:35
Darlington Xtra Staff Conference - Part 4 - Professor Richard Rose
At the Darlington Xtra Conference, the Creative Life Story Work Podcast interviewed Professor Richard Rose who spoke about what being a critical friend can mean and how a critical friend can help an organisation shape their life story work stra...
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Darlington Xtra Staff Conference - Part 3 - Being Creative with Life Story Work at Darlington Borough Council
Join us for part 3 at the Darlington Xtra Conference, where The Creative Life Story Work Podcast speaks with Martin from the Workforce Development team, exploring why creativity is critical to the approach of Life Story Work.For further...
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Darlington Xtra Staff Conference - Part 2 - Relational Approach with Darlington Borough Council
Join us for Part 2 of the Darlington Xtra Conference, where The Creative Life Story Work Podcast spoke to Chris & Alisha about Darlington Borough Council's relational approach to building services around the needs of children & yo...
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Darlington Xtra Staff Conference - Part 1 - Making Time for Life Story Work
We were very lucky to have The Creative Life Story Work Podcast join the Darlington Xtra Staff Conference to record an episode with us. During this episode they spoke to Charlotte, Phil & Joseph about making time for creative life story wor...
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The Darlington Housing Series - Episode 7 - Notice from your Landlord
In this episode Georgia & Suzanne from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss what happens when you receive notice from your Landlord.
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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024
Graham and Jamellia from Learning & Skills talk about the different types of apprenticeships, and what it's like to be an Apprentice. Further information can be found here-
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16:42
The Darlington Housing Series - Episode 6 - Health & Housing
In this episode of the Darlington Xtra podcast, Councillor Roche & the Housing team discuss the role of the Cabinet Member and the important role of the Tenants' Panel.
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9:58
Experts in Practice Project - Self Neglect
In this episode Amy discusses her research area self-neglect, as part of the Experts in Practice Project in partnership with Newcastle Uni.
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11:20
The Darlington Housing Series - Episode 5 - Housing Options & Allocations
In this episode Karen and Mark from the Housing Options & Allocations team explain their roles and responsibilities, and dispel the myths and preconceptions around homelessness.
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11:04
Experts in Practice Project - Creative Life Story Work
In this episode Charlotte discusses her research area 'Creative Life Story Work' as part of the Experts in Practice Project, in partnership with Newcastle Uni.
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14:39
Hospital Discharge in Darlington
In this episode Sarah, Kim & Simone explain the process of hospital discharge.
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8:33
The Darlington Housing Series - Episode 4 - The Tenants' Panel
In this episode we speak to members of the tenant panel, about what it's like to represent their communities in Darlington, with the housing team.
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8:59
The Darlington Housing Series - Episode 3 - Housing Options & Domestic Abuse
In this episode Anna & Kelly from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss domestic abuse and where to get support.
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Experts in Practice Project - Isolation & Loneliness
Deb discusses the research she has been doing around isolation and loneliness for the experts in practice project, in partnership with Newcastle University.
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Darlington Children's Social Care - Meeting the Family Group Conference Team
In this episode we meet Faith, Lois and Nici who discuss the day to day work of the Family Group Conference team, and how they became part of the service.
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