In this episode we meet Clair, Jill & Sara who tell us what the team do and discuss their responsibilities.

Jax discusses her research area Self Medication & Substance Misuse and why she wanted to be an 'Expert in Practice'. 

During this episode we meet Linda & Danielle who discuss their research area 'Anti-racist Practice' as part of the Experts in Practice programme. 

In this episode we meet members of the OT & Sensory Team who discuss their roles and responsibilities. 

Jo, Sam and Anne discuss SEND support, practice & provision in Darlington.Further information can be found via the Local Offer - Darlington BC - SEND L...

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 -

Adelle & Julie answer questions about rough sleepers in Darlington and where to seek support. 

In this episode, Scott & Julie raise awareness on why people beg in Darlington, and the public's perception of begging.

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode Georgia & Suzanne from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss what happens when you receive notice from your Landlord.

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-

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. 

In this episode Amy discusses her research area self-neglect, as part of the Experts in Practice Project in partnership with Newcastle Uni.

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. 

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.

In this episode Sarah, Kim & Simone explain the process of hospital discharge.

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.

In this episode Anna & Kelly from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss domestic abuse and where to get support.

Deb discusses the research she has been doing around isolation and loneliness for the experts in practice project, in partnership with Newcastle University. 

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.

In this episode we were joined by the Children with Disabilities team to discuss their roles and responsibilities, and how they got into this line of work.

Lyndsey discusses anti-social behaviour and Housing Services in Darlington.