WOW!!! This is an episode full of knowledge, humour, anecdotes, leather jackets and world domination. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by Professor Carlene Firmin MBE and Ben Lindsay for a thoughtful and important conversation about approaches to safeguarding young people. Carlene is a Professor of Sociology at Durham University and founder of Contextual Safeguarding. Ben is founder and CEO of charity 'Power the Fight'. Long time friends and colleagues, Carlene's and Ben's work ...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Whether in personal life or professional life, Happiness plays a role. But a different role for different people. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about the role of happiness in their personal and professional lives. What does happiness mean to the trio? What role does happiness play in society and what is the role of happiness in social work? Tune in to hear Nadia, Fran and Eugene's thoughts on these questions and much more! If you enjoy this episode then please share wi...
Jan 23, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Happy New Year people! This is the first Social Matters episode of the new year so Nadia, Fran and Eugene decided to have a conversation about aims and hopes for the new year. To do this, they review the word they chose at the beginning of 2021 to guide their approach to the year and they pick new words/phrases to guide them through 2022. The words and language we use play a significant role in constructing meaning and how we understand events, relationships, interactions etc. Tune in, have a li...
Jan 09, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Merry Christmas people! In this Christmas special episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about what social work means to them. They share positive stories, their passion, the nature of the work and why, after a tough few weeks for the profession, they still remain enthusiastic and committed. Also, as with any Christmas special there are some surprises to look forward to! If you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podca...
Dec 26, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 7
A few days after the news broke of the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, Nadia, Fran and Eugene reflect on the tragic death of Arthur and the significance for social work. If you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.
Dec 12, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Season four continues to bring you new and interesting conversations from your favourite trio. In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about Depression and a new report suggesting new ways for NHS professionals to respond to mild Depression. In another conversation about mental health, this episode acts as an important conversation starter for discussions about Depression. Have a listen, see what you think and continue the conversation. If you enjoy this episode then please s...
Nov 28, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Here's another exciting and informative episode for you! In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by the terrific Nimal Jude for a conversation about the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) in social care. The WRES is a set of standards/framework to measure different aspects of social care in relation to race. Local Authorities are asked to submit data in relation to a number of different aspects such as; who gets access to paid CPD, reports of bullying, who gets promotions etc. Wi...
Nov 14, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Here we go! We have our first guest of the season :) In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by social worker/family therapist, Jemma Healey, to have a conversation about queer theory in social work. In a very insightful and impactful discussion, Jemma discusses the significance of queer theory in how we think and practice at social workers. What is queer theory? What does this look like in a social work context? How does this link with being anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive? T...
Oct 31, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Season four continues to bring you new and interesting conversations from your favourite trio. In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about Refugees and Asylum-Seekers. Following the recent news reports of people having to flee Afghanistan, there will be a number of people seeking Asylum. However, not everyone fully understands what these terms mean and may have a single story of the experiences of Refugees and Asylum-Seekers. So tune in to hear Nadia, Fran and Eugene start,...
Oct 17, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
They're baaaccccckkkkkk! It's what you've all been waiting for. After a summer hiatus, your favourite trio of social workers are back again with a fourth season! In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a conversation about the Euros, the Olympics, racism, mental health, sexism, representation and a lot more in an episode reflecting on some of the summer's social issues in the UK. It's time to chat, learn and laugh again. Hope you enjoy this exciting return of The Social Matters Podcast! If ...
Oct 03, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Your favourite trio of social workers are back with the final episode of the season. In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene look back on their third Social Matters Podcast season. They reflect on their favourite episodes, funniest check-ins and look forward to the fourth season. If you enjoy this episode then please share with your friends, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast. Thanks for sticking with us. Enjoy y...
Jun 27, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode, the first of a 2-part finale, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are join by Assistant Head Teacher, SENCo and Director Manny Awoyelu to talk about education and young people. In this powerful and informative episode, Manny shares his experience of being a teacher, his own experience of school and his perspective of what could change to create a better system that allows all young people to thrive. Social work and teachers...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene reflect on the past year since George Floyd's murder. So much has happened in the past year in relation to race and racism and George Floyd's murder was a catalyst for all of this. Have things improved? What has been learnt? What feelings are present about the journey ov...
May 30, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about Anti-oppressive social work practice. Anti-oppressive ideals forms a crucial part of a social worker's approach. As social workers, we are duty bound to notice and challenge oppression when we see it. But what do we mean by Anti-Oppressive and wha...
May 16, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about misogyny. Misogyny is defined as " the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls" . In recent weeks and months, a spotlight continues to be shone on how the structures of our society, our language and our acts continue to create...
May 02, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about the recent Race report in the UK. The report concludes that 'the UK is not deliberately rigged against ethnic minorities' . What does this mean for people of colour and the push to be anti-racist? Tune in to listen to Nadia, Fran and Eugene share ...
Apr 18, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE!!!!!! Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are join by Charlie Whittaker to talk about using Motivational Interviewing in social work. Helping to create change is a fundemental element of social work practice and Motivational Interviewing is a way to help people to think about their ow...
Apr 04, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene have a discussion about microagressions. What are they and why are they being talked about? Tune in to listen Nadia, Fran and Eugene share their understanding and experiences of microaggressions. This is another interesting and reflective conversation so join in and pass...
Mar 14, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by Wayne Reid from the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) to talk about Anti-Racism in social work and the soon to be released book with Siobhan Maclean. Their book OUTLANDERS: Hidden Narratives from Social Workers of Colour (from Black & other G...
Feb 28, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss what Joe Biden's election and Trump's departure means to them. It's been four long years of Donald Trump as President of the United States. Although there is an ocean that separates the UK and the USA, the impact of a Trump led America has been felt on these shor...
Feb 14, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene share and discuss some of the many books and articles that have influenced their social work. From books about trauma to articles about home visits, this episode has a range a amazing literature to start a social work library! Whether your sat indoors with a hot drink or...
Jan 31, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. 'Catch Up' talk to someone whom one has not seen for some time in order to find out what they have been doing. ("it's always good to catch up with old friends") Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene invite you to join their 'catch up' conversation. With a national lockdown in the UK and people feeling more s...
Jan 17, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 8
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room via Zoom. Your favourite trio of social workers are back again for a reflective discussion on 2020 and to think forward about a hopeful 2021. In this episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene highlight the challenges of the last year but also reflect on some positives to take from 2020. The trio discuss the possibility of a hopeful 2021 with a commitment to making the year diffe...
Jan 03, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers are back again for a conversation about uncertain times. It goes without saying that we are living in uncertain times. Uncertainty can be present in wider society and in our own personal networks. In this episode Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss their own relationship with uncertainty, the impact on society and ideas about ho...
Dec 20, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about the importance of fostering and the role foster farers play. Nadia, Fran and Eugene discuss this topic with Linda Hill and Kate-Marie Travis from LiKa Family Fostering Agency for this enlightening episode. Linda and Kate co-founded LiKa Family Fostering to recruit and tra...
Dec 06, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front rooms (via Skype). Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for and episode looking at what Systemic Social Work, in practice, looks like. The team were lucky enough to get the views of Child Protection Team Manager, Rebecca Harvey. Rebecca is a qualified social worker, soon to be Family Therapist ...
Nov 22, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about the importance of being trauma-informed. Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by the brilliantly knowledgeable Dr Karen Treisman, MBE, for this very informative episode. Dr Treisman is a highly specialist Clinical Psychologist who has worked with social workers, local author...
Nov 08, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room (and over Zoom at times). Your favourite trio of social workers get together once again to have a conversation about Power. Power is present in all parts of society and in social work. Power can be located in an individual and enacted in relationships. The notion of having power can bring about uncomfortable feelings, an avoidance in talking about power or not knowing what to do with po...
Oct 25, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front room. Guess who's back. Back again! That's right. They're backkkkkk! Your favourite trio of social workers are back again with a brand new season of topical discussions. In the first episode of Season 3 Nadia, Fran and Eugene talk about the last four/five months since the end of season 2 and how the Black Lives Matter movement has been for them. The movement continues and a lot has changed i...
Oct 11, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social/social work issues from their front rooms (via Skype). Your favourite trio of social workers are separated by the lockdown but connected in the virtual realm! Nadia, Fran and Eugene are back for the final episode of season 2 aka "the season finnaaale". It's been a season full of discussions, reflections, special guests and Covid-19! There have been many matters to discuss but the trio have used the final episode of the season ...
Jun 14, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 19
