3.3K
Downloads
14
Episodes
This is the podcast feed for Speak Up Radio, a brand new charity radio station launched by The Advocacy Project. We‘ll be putting our interviews and features here to listen back later. You can tune in at www.advocacyproject.org.uk/speakupradio Thanks to our funder, Imperial Health Charity: https://www.imperialcharity.org.uk/
Episodes
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
We are delighted to announce the third of a series of podcasts by Turning Point's Drug and Alcohol Peer Mentors, talking about addiction and recovery.
On today's episode, Jude & Billie chat about their own recoveries - what helped, where the pitfalls were and how they've ended up where they are today, peer mentoring people through their addictions.
Turning Point are a leading social enterprise providing drug & alcohol, mental health, learning disability, employment & sexual health. They aim to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives.
Twitter: @TurningPointUK
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
*CONTENT WARNING* - Suicide, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Our latest podcast series focuses on the UK's immigration and asylum system and its effect on the mental health of people who go through it. It is brought to you by The Advocacy Project and Migrants Organise.
On today's episode I talk to Hope about her experiences battling the Home Office while going through serious cancer treatment, raising a daughter and experiencing post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We talk about how she found strength through her faith, her community, and the support provided by Migrants Organise.
Listeners should be aware that this episode contains discussion of suicide and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). If you are affected by any of the issues discussed issues, you can contact The Samaritans 24/7 on 116 123 or the Refugee Council Helpline 0808 196 7272 (Mon, Tues, Thurs mornings)
Migrants Organise: www.migrantsorganise.org / @migrantsorg
The Advocacy Project: www.advocacyproject.org.uk / @tapadvocacy / info@theadvocacyproject.org.uk
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
We are delighted to announce the third of a series of podcasts by Turning Point's Drug and Alcohol Peer Mentors, talking about addiction and recovery.
On today's episode, Jude & Simon chat to guests (including Simon!) about how crucial education, employment and financial support are for people in recovery.
Turning Point are a leading social enterprise providing drug & alcohol, mental health, learning disability, employment & sexual health. They aim to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives.
Twitter: @TurningPointUK
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to Humaira, a volunteer at Qisetna, about the work the organisation does supporting art and preserving the heritage of people in the Syrian Diasphora.
Unfortunately, as you might have guessed, we had a recording issue with the first half of our interview, which made the second half make a lot less sense. I recently spoke to Juan, the founder of Qisetna, about what the organisation does and how it supports people. Today’s episode will therefore first include mine and Juan’s interview, then pick up with a piece of music called ‘A Scottish Candeza’.
Find Qisetna here: https://www.qisetna.com/
Find Maya Yousef's interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWcOG42yoEs
Event: Tasjeelat: Music and Literature from Syria, 7th May 2022 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tasjeelat-music-and-literature-from-syria-tickets-332579784087
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
We are delighted to announce the second of a series of podcasts by Turning Point's Drug and Alcohol Peer Mentors, talking about addiction and recovery.
On today's episode, Simon and Jude focus on the support needs of parents and carers of people going through addiction, and the services available.
Turning Point are a leading social enterprise providing drug & alcohol, mental health, learning disability, employment & sexual health. They aim to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives.
Twitter: @TurningPointUK
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
We are delighted to announce the first of a series of podcasts by Turning Point's Drug and Alcohol Peer Mentors, talking about addiction and recovery.
On today's episode, Simon and Billie talk chat to guests about the differences between the 12-step programme and SMART therapy, and reflect on the reasons for choosing either.
Turning Point are a leading social enterprise providing drug & alcohol, mental health, learning disability, employment & sexual health. They aim to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives.
Twitter: @TurningPointUK
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Camden's Synergy team - a group of people with learning disabilities shaping services in their area - came on air again to chat about anything and everything, from music to families, from neighbours to gardening.
Find out more about Synergy at www.advocacyproject.org.uk
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Our latest podcast is a series about the UK's immigration and asylum system, and the effect it has on the mental health of people who go through it. It is brought to you by The Advocacy Project and Migrants Organise.
On today’s episode, we are joined by Erfan and Jo. Erfan is a community organiser, campaigner and refugee from Iran with recent experience of the UK’s asylum process and the infamous Napier Barracks. Jo Wilding has experience working as a barrister supporting migrants and refugees, and now works as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Brighton.
We explore the feelings of powerlessness, dehumanisation and anxiety that people going through the UK’s asylum and immigration system can experience; the importance of support and the struggles to find it when resources are thinly stretched; and – once again – the power people can have when they organise.
Migrants Organise: www.migrantsorganise.org / @migrantsorg
The Advocacy Project: www.advocacyproject.org.uk / @tapadvocacy
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
I recently had the pleasure of joining Camden's Synergy team - a group of people with learning disabilities helping to shape support services in their area - to host a show.
Find out more about Synergy at www.advocacyproject.org.uk
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Our latest podcast is a series about the UK's immigration and asylum system, and the effect it has on the mental health of people who go through it. It is brought to you by The Advocacy Project and Migrants Organise.
On today’s episode, we are joined by Yeser, a Trustee for the Refugee Buddy Project, and a refugee herself. We discuss the journey people make coming to the UK, the heartbreak of leaving home, and the importance of community and solidarity in the struggle to make a new life here.
The Refugee Buddy Project started out in 2017 as a community group to welcome people who had recently arrived in Hastings and the surrounding area who were seeking refuge and safety. They are a registered charity supporting over 25 families through buddying, advocacy and financial and emotional support.
Twitter: @Hastings_Buddy
About The Advocacy Project:
The Advocacy Project is a charity supporting people who are marginalised or vulnerable because of their circumstances to make their own choices about their lives. It runs Speak Up Radio, an online radio playing music, chat and information about rights, health and wellbeing, particularly exploring mental health, disability and social care.
Contact: Info@advocacyproject.org.uk
Twitter: @tapadvocacy
About Migrants Organise:
Migrants Organise is a platform for refugees and migrants to organise for power, dignity and justice to enable meaningful inclusion and integration. We combine advice and support for individuals affected by the hostile environment immigration policies with community organising, advocacy, research and campaigning to help dismantle structural racism.
Email: Info@migrantsorganise.org
Twitter: @migrantsorg