The It’s All About People Personalisation Podcast

Ep 43. MSK personalisation with Ali and Matt

In this episode, It's All About People Personalisation Programme team members Alison Wilkinson (Physiotherapist) and Matt Evans (Senior Change Lead) reflect on two years of work to introduce personalised care approaches into the musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway. 
To find out more about this work, visit Personalised Approaches in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service redesign.
And visit the It's All About People Personalisation Learning and Development Hub for the training Alison mentions. 
It's All About People! 

Ep 42. ReSPECT Podcast Series - Episode 1: What is ReSPECT?

We are proud to host the brand-new ReSPECT Podcast Series! 
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing eight podcasts that focus on ReSPECT – a plan that records a person’s wishes, choices, and decisions about their care, should they be unable to speak about it during an emergency.
ReSPECT (the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) provides health and care professionals responding to an emergency with a summary of a person’s wishes and choices, and clinical recommendations made by those involved in their care,  which in turn helps them to make informed decisions about a person’s care and treatment.
Each ReSPECT podcast focuses on a different area of care, with insights from experts from across Lincolnshire’s health and care system. 
In this first episode, former ICB ReSPECT Project Manager, Jenny Fryer, and Dr Adam Brown, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, introduce the ReSPECT process, setting the scene for understanding how it works and its importance.
Future podcast episodes will cover an array of subject areas, including:
How to have a ReSPECT conversation with a person
How to complete a ReSPECT plan
ReSPECT and the Ambulance Service
All of the podcasts provide valuable insight and advice for anyone working in a health and care capacity.

Ep 41. St Barnabas Hospice Charity with Mandy

Mandy Irons, Head of Wellbeing at St Barnabas Hospice, joins Gav and Matt from the It's All About People Personalisation Programme team for a conversation about the hospice’s Wellbeing service.
Offering a behind-the-scenes look, this episode explores how a dedicated team—supported by volunteers—helps individuals and their families navigate the final stages of life with compassion and care.
Mandy also takes time to bust a few myths about hospice care—so if you think you know what St Barnabas does, think again!
Here’s to getting on with the job of living.

Ep 40. Caring and Direct Payments with Luke

Luke became a carer for his mum, Pam, at a young age—a role he carried through into adulthood.
In this heartfelt episode, he joins Jenny (Lincolnshire County Council) and host Alison (It's All About People Team) to share his journey and how Direct Payments played a key role in supporting their unique situation.
Together, they unpack the language around care, the emotional weight of guilt, and the challenges of balancing school, work, and caregiving.
Luke also offers practical advice on managing the often complex employer/employee dynamic that some carers navigate.
This is an open and honest conversation about love, responsibility, and resilience. It’s insightful, heart-warming, and—above all—all about people.
You can hear more from Luke in Episode 35 where he talks about The Recovery College. 

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 Cafés with Stacey and Donna

With 27 Night Light Cafés now operating across Lincolnshire, Caty from the It's All About People team sits down with Donna, who brings powerful lived experience, and Stacey, a Night Light 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!
Read our Night Light Cafes 'Personalisation in Action' article 
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. Lincolnshire Wellbeing and 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 Wellbeing and Recovery College.
Luke’s personal journey is both motivating and heartfelt, as he explains what the Wellbeing and 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!