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Welcome to Enable Talks – a member-led podcast from Enable.
Listen now to hear lively discussion and opinion on the current issues and big ideas that are on the minds of people who have a learning disability and their family carers in Scotland – with some special guests from time to time too...
Subscribe to make sure you to keep up to date with all the latest episodes - you don't want to miss out!
Want to be involved in our movement towards an equal society? Join us, it’s free!
http://www.enable.org.uk/joinus
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Enable Talks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Enable Talks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Enable Talks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Enable Talks - Episode 2 - Getting Back Out and About, Part 2
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07/27/21 • 7 min

With all of Scotland now at level 0 of COVID restrictions, our members continue their conversations from last week. Listen in to their thoughts on the future and ENABLE's new "Easy Read Guide to getting back out in level 0".
We hope you find the guide helpful! You can find it on our website here: https://bit.ly/3x7kAlE
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Enable Talks - Episode 1 - Getting Back Out and About, Part 1
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07/22/21 • 17 min

Welcome to ENABLE Talks – a member-led podcast from ENABLE Scotland.
Listen now to hear lively discussion and opinion on the current issues and big ideas that are on the minds of people who have a learning disability and their family carers in Scotland – with some special guests from time to time too...
Subscribe to make sure you to keep up to date with all the latest episodes - you don't want to miss out!
Want to be involved in our movement towards an equal society? Join us, it’s free!
http://www.enable.org.uk/joinus
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In this episod of Enable Talks, we speak with former Enable employee, Ryan, who worked on an Enable project in Fife before pursuing his dream of becoming a primary school teacher.
Over the years Ryan has built up a good understanding of the needs of children who require additional support. He has the understanding to empathise with and build positive relationships with parents of children he works with.
Ryan is also a father to a young child who started school last summer for the first time. Ryan was invited to share some tips and strategies on how to support children return to school through his own personal teaching experience.
We hope you enjoy today's podcast.
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Enable Talks - Episode 6 - ACE Connect Mindfulness Session
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01/06/22 • 17 min

In our final Episode of our Mental Health series on #ENABLETalks, our ACE youth Facilitator Avril, delivers a relaxing mindfulness session which was created by our ACE and ACE youth members.
Why don’t you relax, find a quiet place and take part in today’s session along with our members.
*You should find a quiet space, away from distractions to enjoy the mindfulness session. Do not attempt to take part while driving or doing activities that need your full attention.*
If you would like more information on how to become a member of ACE and ACE youth, please visit:
www.enable.org.uk/membership
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In this episode of #ENABLETalks our Host, Lauren Redmond, is joined by Family Connect member and Ambassador, Ann Anderson.
Ann, mother to her son James, shares her experiences as a family through the COVID-19 Pandemic and how this affected their mental Health.
If you would like more information on how to join us and get family support, contact a member of the team today:
P: 0300 303 0228
E: [email protected]
For more information, please visit:
www.enable.org.uk/membership
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We're joined by Scotland's National Clinical Director - Professor Jason Leitch - to discuss COVID-19, the new Omicron variant, vaccines and our plans for a safe Christmas this year.
https://www.enable.org.uk/joinus/
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ACE member Heather, a passionate campaigner and ambassador for mental health, welcomes fellow ACE member Jackie and the Director of ENABLE Works, Ashley Ryan to this episode.
We will hear about the impact that the pandemic has had on employment and how it affected Heather’s mental health. Jackie, who is supported by ENABLE Works, tells us how working alongside ACE and ENABLE Works has helped with a her wellbeing.
Ashley has been with ENABLE Works for 10 years and shares how her team supports people with mental health barriers into employment and tips to a healthier wellbeing.
If you are interested in what you have heard today and would like more information on how to become a member - visit our members page at www.enable.org.uk/membership.
Call a member of the ACE team on 0300 303 1928 or email us: [email protected].
For more information about the program of ENABLE Works' employment support services, please visit: www.enableworks.org.uk
or call: 0300 0200 0101
or email: [email protected]
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Enable Talks - Episode 3 - #LetsTalk Men’s Mental Health
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12/09/21 • 28 min

Today we are joined by Anne Rowan.
Anne is the founder and a passionate leader for the Charity Chris’s House, which she set us when she lost her son to suicide. ACE Ambassador John speaks with Anne today about Chris’s House to get a greater insight about what they do to support men’s mental health.
For more information about Chris’s House please give their website a visit or if you need assistance then call the number below to speak with a member of their team.
Web: https://chrisshouse.org/
Twitter: @HouseChriss
Tel: 01236 766 755
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ACE Youth Membership Ambassador, Lucy McKee is joined by CAHMS Mental Health Nurse (NHS Fife), Eugene Adams where they focus on mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.
In this episode you will hear about the factors affecting mental health, long and short-term effects of mental health, support services available, and first-hand experiences of mental health.
If you are interested in what you have heard today and would like more information on how to become a member - visit our members page at www.enable.org.uk/get-support-information/membership/
Call a member of the ACE team on 0300 303 1928 or alternatively email us at [email protected]
For more information and support on children and young people mental health services, please visit the following links:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/child-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-nhs-scotland-national-service-specification/
https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/camhs/
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/
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Welcome to Series Two of ENABLE Talks.
In this series we will be focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing and how this can affect people in different ways.
In Episode 1, hear from Charlotte who introduces the topic of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Charlotte is then joined by two of our wonderful ENABLE Scotland members, David and Hollie, who give us their thoughts and experiences on the topic.
For more information and support on mental health, please visit the following websites:
https://www.samh.org.uk/
https://breathingspace.scot/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/health/nhs-healthcare-s/mental-health-s/
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FAQ

How many episodes does Enable Talks have?

Enable Talks currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Enable Talks cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Enable Talks?

The episode title 'Gail chats with former Enable employee, Ryan, who is now a qualified teacher about Education' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Enable Talks?

The average episode length on Enable Talks is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Enable Talks released?

Episodes of Enable Talks are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Enable Talks?

The first episode of Enable Talks was released on Jul 22, 2021.

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