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Care Visions Talks

Care Visions TalksCare Visions Talks is a podcast series that brings together voices from across care, education, health and community support to explore what it really means to care — and to be cared for.The series includes two strands:Care Visions Family Talk has two hosts: Dr Linda de Caestecker and Lucy Johnston.Dr Linda de Caestecker, former Director of Public Health and experienced paediatrician, leads warm, accessible conversations designed for parents, carers and families. Her episodes cover

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More Children, Fewer Homes | Professor Claudia...

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2026/04/17

What happens when more children need care — but there are fewer homes to support them? In this episode of Care Visions Professional Talk, Professor Claudia Bernard (Goldsmiths, University of London) joins Humphrey Hawksley to explore the growing pressure on the UK care system. Drawing on decades of experience in social work and research, Professor Bernard explains why the system is under strain — and what’s changed over the past 30 years. This conversation covers: Why more children are enteri...

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CHILDHOOD IN CRISIS | Dr Gabor Maté | Care Visions...

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2026/04/15

CHILDHOOD IN CRISIS Why are so many children struggling today – and why does no one seem to have a clear answer? In this Care Visions Family Talk: Spotlight episode, host Lucy Johnston speaks to world-renowned trauma expert and bestselling author Dr Gabor Maté about the rising levels of anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders and emotional distress in children. As diagnoses increase and waiting lists grow, this conversation asks a deeper question: What if we’ve misunderstood childhood ...

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Are Smartphones Harming Children? The Truth About...

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2026/04/03

Children are growing up on screens earlier than ever — but what is it doing to their development, wellbeing and safety? In this episode of Care Visions Family Talk, host Lucy Johnston speaks with Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, about the real impact of smartphones and social media on children’s lives. From rising anxiety and sleep issues to exposure to harmful content and online grooming, Mary shares what children and families are experiencing right now — and why this is be...

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From Care to Confidence: Mental Health, Trauma &...

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2026/03/20

What does it take to rebuild your life after a difficult childhood? In this episode of Care Visions Talks – Professional Talk, Humphrey Hawksley speaks with Tina Copp, who shares her experience of growing up in the care system and how those early challenges shaped her path into education and mental health training. Now a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Tina reflects on trauma, resilience, and the moments that can change a young person’s life — from being believed in, to simply being noti...

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57:34

Children’s Rights, Child Poverty and Online Safety...

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2026/03/06

In this episode of Family Talk, Lucy Johnston speaks with Bruce Adamson, human rights lawyer and former Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland. Bruce shares insights from his international work advising governments and organisations on children’s rights. Together they explore the pressures facing children today — including poverty, mental health challenges, online safety and the rapid pace of technological change. The conversation highlights why children’s voices must be heard ...

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Male Identity in a Changing World | Dr Andrew G....

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2026/02/20

In this episode of Care Visions Talks: Professional Talk, host Humphrey Hawksley is joined by Dr Andrew G. Thomas, PhD for a thoughtful conversation exploring male identity in a rapidly changing social world. Together, they examine how masculinity is evolving, the pressures facing boys and men today, and what this means for families, care systems, education and professional practice. In this conversation, we explore: • How male identity is shaped by culture and expectation • The challenges f...

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Care Visions: Family Talk - Children’s Minister On...

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2026/02/06

In this powerful episode of Care Visions: Family Talk, host Lucy Johnston is joined by Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister for an in-depth conversation on the future of fostering reform in the UK. Drawing on his experience leading the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, the Minister sets out an ambitious vision to transform a system he says has become too focused on process rather than people. He speaks candidly about the urgent need to recruit 10,000 new foster carers and dismantle...

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49:05

Care Visions Professional Talk: What Are We Really...

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2026/01/30

In this episode of Care Visions: Professional Talk, host Humphrey Hawksley is joined by Claire Cameron, the UK’s first Professor of Social Pedagogy, for a rich and reflective conversation about care, relationships, and professional practice. Claire is based at the Thomas Coram Research Unit, part of the UCL Social Research Institute at University College London. Her career spans residential care, frontline social work, research, and policy, giving her a uniquely grounded perspective on how ca...

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Care Visions Familly Talk: Your Brain On Porn with...

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2026/01/16

In this episode of Care Visions Family Talk, host Lucy Johnston is joined by Mary Sharpe, Chief Executive of The Reward Foundation, for an open and informative conversation about the impact of online pornography on young people’s brains, wellbeing, relationships, and development. Together they explore why children are being exposed at increasingly young ages, how the adolescent brain responds to highly stimulating online content, and what families, carers, and professionals can do to support ...

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Care Visions Family Talk: Helping Young People...

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2025/12/08

In this episode of Family Talk, Linda de Caestecker is joined by Gael Cochrane, Learning, Development and Innovation Lead at Community Justice Scotland, to explore how pornography and the online “manosphere” are shaping the lives, attitudes and relationships of young people today. Drawing on the Many Good Men project and years of experience in sexual health, relationships education and justice social work, Gael explains: How early and often children are now exposed to pornographyThe links bet...

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Care Visions Family Talk - Poverty, Phones and the...

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2025/11/21

Poverty, Phones and the Future of Childhood with host Lucy Johnston and guest Mary Glasgow In this compelling episode, host Lucy Johnston speaks with Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children 1st, about the urgent challenges shaping modern childhood in Scotland. Together they explore how poverty, the digital world, post-lockdown behaviours, family stress, and community strain are impacting children — and what adults can do to genuinely support them. Mary offers grounded, real-world insight in...

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Care Visions Professional Talk - Nurturing Belonging...

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2025/11/13

Host: Humphrey Hawksley Guests: Associate Professor Yvalia Febrer, Associate Professor of Social Work, Kingston University LondonDanny Henderson, Service Manager, Care VisionsEpisode Summary: How do we move beyond systems and structures to create spaces of belonging for young people in residential care? In this thoughtful discussion, Associate Professor Yvalia Febrer and Danny Henderson join Humphrey Hawksley to explore the human side of care — where relationships, trust, and reflection shape...

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43:58

Lost Boys: Why The Manosphere Is Seducing A...

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2025/10/31

Why are so many boys feeling angry, numb, lonely or adrift — and who’s rushing in to offer them answers? In this conversation, Lucy Johnston speaks with Mark Brooks OBE, chair of the Mankind Initiative and a leading voice on men’s wellbeing and healthy masculinity. Together they explore why some boys and young men are getting pulled towards misogynistic online influencers, and what parents, carers, schools and communities can actually do about it. We talk about: The “manosphere”: why some con...

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Why Kids Are Struggling: A Wake-Up Call for Modern...

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2025/10/17

Modern childhood is facing an unprecedented crisis — rising screen time, falling literacy, and overstimulated young minds. In this Family Talk Live event, Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood and Upstart, joined Dr Linda de Caestecker to unpack what’s really going on for children today — and how we can bring back calm, play, and connection. Sue shared insights from decades of research into early development, explaining how rapid cultural and technological change has reshaped childhood. She t...

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Care Visions Professional Talk - The Human at the...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of the Care Visions Professional Talk series, Humphrey Hawksley is joined by Dr Steven Carnaby, a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and special needs. Steven discusses why it is vital to put the human at the heart of care, ensuring that individuals themselves — alongside their families and support networks — are central to decision-making about their lives. Drawing from his work ...

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Care Visions Family Talk - No Child Left Behind:...

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2025/09/25

Every year, thousands of children across the UK are groomed into county lines gangs, while growing numbers of school exclusions leave vulnerable teenagers without the structure and support they need. In this episode of Care Visions Family Talk, host Lucy Johnston speaks with Baroness Anne Longfield, Chair of the Commission on Young Lives and former Children’s Commissioner for England. Together, they explore why children in care and those excluded from school are at greater risk of exploitatio...

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Care Visions Family Talk - Behind the Headlines:...

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2025/09/10

Knife crime and youth violence: moving beyond headlines Knife crime and youth violence are not just about crime statistics — they’re rooted in poverty, trauma, exclusion and lack of opportunity. So how do we respond in ways that make a real difference? In this Care Visions Family Talk, Dr Linda de Caestecker is joined by Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland, TEDx speaker and co-founder of Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit. Together, they explore: Why young people be...

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Care Visions Professional Talk - Therapeutic Care...

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2025/08/29

Therapeutic Care Beyond the Therapy Room: Everyday Moments That Heal In this Family Talk conversation, Dr Linda de Caestecker speaks with Ruth Emond, senior lecturer at the University of Stirling, social worker and play therapist. Ruth shares how everyday experiences — from routines and friendships to food and shared meals — can play a vital role in the recovery and development of children looked after away from home. She draws on her research, her co-authored book A Guide to Therapeutic Chil...

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Care Visions Family Talk - Raising Steady Kids in an...

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2025/08/25

Care Visions Family Talk | Raising Steady Kids in an Unsteady World How do we raise steady kids in an unsteady world? In this Family Talk conversation, Dr Linda de Caestecker is joined by George Hosking OBE, founder of the WAVE Trust and leading expert on childhood trauma, alongside Danny Henderson, Service Manager at Care Visions Residential. Together, they explore how the last few years have shaped the way young people connect, behave and cope — and what families can do to respond with conf...

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Care Visions Family Talk – Carly Kingswood:...

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2025/07/28

Why do distressed young people sometimes become aggressive or violent? In this powerful conversation, Lucy Johnston talks with Carly Kingswood – Attachment and Trauma Therapist, DDP Practitioner, former foster carer, and co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence – about the underlying reasons for violent behaviour and how caregivers can respond with empathy and skill. Together, they explore the complex biological, psychological, and envir...

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