The It’s All About People Personalisation Podcast

Ep 39. Good Home Lincs with Adam, Kerry and Sarah

In this episode, Alison from the It's All About People Team is joined by special guests from the Good Home Alliance—Lincolnshire’s initiative to help people live safely, warmly, and well in their homes.
Joining Alison are Sarah, a Public Health Officer at Lincolnshire County Council; Adam, the county-wide Healthy and Accessible Homes Lead based at Boston Borough Council; and Kerry, an Advice and Case Worker hosted by East Lindsey District Council.
Together, they explore the fantastic range of resources available to support both residents and professionals—from accessible guides and online tools to downloadable materials and beyond.
Find out more about the Good Home Alliance here: Connect to Support Lincolnshire | Lincolnshire

Ep 38. Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team (LVET) with Paul and Caty

Paul and Caty from the Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team (LVET) join Matt from the It's All About People team for a conversation about the vital role the voluntary sector plays in supporting health, care, and wellbeing across the county.
They explore how voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations are providing essential wrap-around support, and the powerful “health by association” benefits that come with it.
The discussion also touches on the rise of Community Reporting in Lincolnshire—and why it’s capturing so much attention.
To learn more or connect with LVET, visit www.lvet.co.uk.

Ep 37. Night Light Cafe with Stacey and Donna

With 25 Night Light Cafés now operating across Lincolnshire, Caty sits down with Donna—who brings powerful lived experience—and Stacey, a Café manager, to talk about this fantastic non-clinical support for mental health.
Together, they explore how these community-led groups create safe, welcoming spaces where people can connect, feel supported, and begin to heal.
Donna’s honest and inspiring story highlights how accessing one of these Cafés helped “turn [her] life around,” and has motivated her to support others on their journey.
So grab a brew and tune in to this uplifting, learn-as-you-listen conversation.
As always, it’s all about people!
Find out more about Lincolnshire's Night Light Cafés

Ep 36. Bob's Brainwaves, dementia care with Chris and Jane

Alison and Gav from the It's All About People team met with Chris and Jane to talk about dementia care and the fabulous Bob's Brainwaves.
Named after Chris’s husband Bob, a key figure in Lincolnshire leisure and tourism before he was diagnosed with Early/Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, the organisation supports families caring for loved ones with dementia, providing essential information and guidance.
Give this episode a listen to learn more about this growing organisation and the impact it is making across Lincolnshire and beyond.
This episode was recorded at Chris’s home in Louth, and draws on Chris, Jane and Gav's personal experiences.Find out more: Bob's Brainwaves | Support for dementia patients and their carers

Ep 35. Recovery College with Luke

Luke Sanby, Peer Trainer at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT), joins Matt from the It’s All About People team to share the inspiring story behind Lincolnshire Recovery College.
Luke’s personal journey is both motivating and heartfelt, as he explains what the Recovery College offers, how it supports people in their mental health and wellbeing, and why co-production is the golden thread running through it all.
Luke also sheds light on his dual role as a Peer Trainer and Carer Lead, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation.

Ep 34. IAAP Pod Best Bits 2024

Wondering which episode to start with? Or which ones have had the biggest impact? Well, it wouldn't be Christmas without a compilation, would it?! Alison, Matt, Caty, Shibina, Gav and Kirsteen get together to reflect on the Podcast highlights so far. Join the movement and listen to the It's All About People Team as they meander their way through the last 33 episodes... and you can decide for yourself who you think is Pete's favourite host! 
 

Ep 33. Anti racist practice Part 2 with Ed and Ela

The eagerly anticipated Part Two of this important conversation dives deeper into practical tools and ideas for developing anti-racist practice within your organisation.
Join Ed Clayton (Practice Advisor, Children’s Services) and Ela Walji (Improvement Practice Lead, and Expert by Experience) from Lincolnshire County Council as they sit down with Matt to share powerful insights and resources.
Discover frameworks like Social GRACES, the Mandela Model, and Social Care RES—all designed to encourage reflection and promote greater inclusivity in your workplace.
Insightful, practical, and thought-provoking—this episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to meaningful change.

Ep 32. The Boss with Chris Wheway

Chris Wheway, Senior Reporting Officer for the It’s All About People Personalisation Programme, joins Matt for a conversation about leading change across Lincolnshire’s health and care system.
As CEO of St Barnabas Hospice and Chair of the Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team (LVET), Chris brings a unique perspective on the vital role of the voluntary and community sector in delivering healthcare.
He shares inspiring examples of the work happening on the ground, along with valuable insights into the leadership and management structures that support collaboration across the system.

Ep 31. Personalisation in strategy with Pete and Kirsteen

Pete Burnett, Director of Strategic Planning, Integration and Partnerships at Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), joins Kirsteen and Matt to talk about how personalisation and Our Shared Agreement are central to Lincolnshire's health and care strategy thinking, and key elements of both the Better Lives Lincolnshire Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Strategy and the NHS Lincolnshire Joint Forward Plan 2023 – 2028
Find out more about Our Shared Agreement and how you can get involved.

Ep 30. Menopause with Sarah and Paula

Matt from the It’s All About People team gets much-needed education on the menopause, thanks to Sarah (group member) and Paula from Every-One Lincolnshire.
With support from Shine and National Lottery funding, Lincolnshire has sparked important conversations around the menopause and developed a growing offer of support.
In this episode, the trio explores self-management strategies, tips for starting the conversation, and practical advice to help navigate this often-overlooked life stage.
More info: Peri Meri Menopause Moments - Every-One
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