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Care to chat? A podcast from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

by Northern Ireland Social Care Council
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About the show

Hosted by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council), and presented by broadcaster Dr Wendy Austin, this podcast series showcases conversations and interviews with people in the social work and social care community, as well as from across the health and social care system. We discuss things that matter to social workers and social care workers, inform their learning and development, address common questions, and talk about what we can do to best support the safe delivery of quality health and social care in Northern Ireland.

Latest episodes

  • Men in social work

    September 30, 2026 · 46 min

    Why are men still significantly underrepresented in social work, and what unique perspectives and strengths do they bring to the profession? These questions and more are explored in this final episode of our Care to Chat? Series, as host…

  • Being open, speaking up and being human – what does this all mean?

    September 16, 2026 · 47 min

    Speaking up can often be seen as a huge personal risk to those who choose to speak out. This includes across the health and social care system. In this episode in the ‘Care to chat’ 2026 podcast series, our host Dr Wendy Austin MBE…

  • Guiding them home - Relationships in social work and social care

    September 9, 2026 · 39 min

    Talking about death and dying isn’t easy, however it’s an important conversation to have that can make all the difference for individuals and families.  As part of Palliative Care Week (6-12 September 2026) we are releasing the latest…

  • Violence against women and girls – Conversations that count

    August 26, 2026 · 41 min

    How do you start to break down the complexities of what violence against women and girls means in Northern Ireland, in particular for the social work and social care workforce? In this podcast, Dr Wendy Austin MBE talks to experts to…

  • Internationally qualified social workers – Embracing our common values

    August 12, 2026 · 40 min

    Social work is a global practice with common values and transferable skills – it is a profession that embraces cultural diversity and sees different practice experiences as being a strength for social work practice, including in the…

  • What social care means to us – Our family’s story

    July 29, 2026 · 33 min

    In each series of ‘Care to chat’ we try and make sure that as part of the conversations we have, we hear the voices of people who use social care or social work services, their families and carers. Many families navigate having care at…

  • Talking care – understanding children’s social care

    July 15, 2026 · 36 min

    Social care is only for older people isn’t it? Well that’s not the case – good social care can also be transformative and change the lives of children and young people. While social care is often associated with supporting older people…

  • ‘Road to development’ – career development in social care

    July 1, 2026 · 46 min

    In previous episodes we have followed the conception of the Care in Practice Framework (the CiP Framework), and the introduction of a brand-new level 2 qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice. Much work across the…