The Skies We’re Under
Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting. Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under.
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
When things go really wrong.
Today, Rachel, Lucy and Sarah discuss a case where the local authority took parents to court for interfering ‘in a combative way’ in relation to the care package for their child.
Tough content as we try to hold onto the fact that every person involved with our families -commissioners, young people, parents, practitioners- is human.
Oh, and an update on Mousegate.
Trigger warning: animals were harmed during the recording of this episode.
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Link to the court case discussed https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2021/2844.html Blog discussing the outcome
http://www.lukeclements.co.uk/a-high-octane-conflict/
Institutionalising parent carer blame
http://www.lukeclements.co.uk/institutionalising-parent-carer-blame/
Working together policy
http://www.lukeclements.co.uk/coroners-criticises-working-together-2018/
Shifting family dynamics
https://oadd.org/journal/volume-27-number-2-changing-social-welfare-provisions-and-shifting-family-dynamics/
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy as they continue to unpick notions of battle language and tribalism among parents and professionals.
The labels of ‘unreasonable’ and ‘difficult’ parents, and the lack of humanity when we view professionals purely as part of the system that can be so very challenging.
Oh, and on an entirely unrelated note, Lucy shares her Mousegate story. Actual mouse. In actual house.
Grab a cuppa and come join us.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Lucy, Rachel and Sarah talk this week on the podcast about living in a goldfish bowl. As we swim around our lives being watched, assessed and scrutinised by many practitioners and services set up to support us.
But what difference does this constant observation have on our lives, our relationships and levels of stress?
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