The It’s All About People Personalisation Podcast

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 a much-needed crash course on the menopause, with the help of Sarah, a menopause group member, and Paula from Every-One Lincolnshire.
Thanks to Shine and National Lottery funding, Lincolnshire has sparked important conversations around the menopause, building a growing network of local support.
In this episode, the trio dives into self-management strategies, how to start the conversation, and practical tips for navigating this often-overlooked stage of life with honesty, warmth, and a good dose of humour.
👉 Learn more: Peri Meri Menopause Moments – Every-One👉 Check out the Let's Move Activity Finder mentioned in the podcast.
 
 

Ep 29. Wellness Network CIC with Johanna and Amanda

Matt is joined by Johanna and Amanda of the Wellness Network Community Interest Company (CIC) to discuss the role that community organisations can play in supporting health and wellbeing.
Hear some of the success and challenges faced in this difficult but rewarding part of the Lincolnshire system. 
 
About Wellness Network
Wellness Network CIC provides education, inspiration and motivation to support people to live the best healthiest lives they can.  This may be by improving their mental, physical or emotional health. They do this through different programmes, both face to face and online.
All programmes are about showing people how to take control, recognise their feelings, understand what gives them joy and what gives them pain, and make the decision to choose joy.
It is the aim of Wellness Network CIC to help people, help themselves to prevent them needing urgent care further down the line which then takes them down a very different path.
Find out more about their work here. 

Ep 28. Live the Dash with Karen and Vicky

Get ready to pause and reflect. In this episode, Alison sits down with Karen, who shares her powerful lived experience of cancer, and Vicky, CEO of Every-One, to talk about what it really means to live the dash—the time between birth and death.
“These are the days”... but are our systems, services, and routines helping us truly live them? Are we making space for our Gloriously Ordinary Lives?
Karen’s story is inspiring, honest, and full of heart. Together, Karen, Vicky and Alison explore what the word palliative really means—and how it can shape people’s experiences, for better or worse.
You’ll also hear about brilliant community organisations making a real difference for people living with cancer.
This one’s definitely all about people—and what matters most.
Listen in and take a moment to think about your own dash.

Ep 27. The Askefield Social Farm project with Hannah and Chris

Join Caty as she chats with Hannah, the manager, and Chris, a volunteer, from the Askefield Social Farm Project - a place where wellbeing grows in all kinds of ways.
From babies to pensioners, hear how the farm is supporting people’s mental and physical health through nature, connection, and community. Hannah and Chris share how different funding has helped them try new ideas, the real-life outcomes they’ve seen, and how volunteering isn’t just about giving back - it can boost your own wellbeing too!
It’s Top Gear meets the great outdoors—another brilliant example of doing things differently, and making it count.
Check out the The Askefield Project's Toylander review
 

Ep 26. Good sleep with Becky and Adrian

So, you think that you know sleep is important but then...
Matt is joined by Becky (School teacher and Sleep Practitioner) and Adrian (CEO, British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services) for a discussion about sleep, including the importance of routines, its impact on children, blue light myths, and over-the-counter sleep aids. Both guests live and work in Lincolnshire!
Becky offers support for families via: www.the3amclub.org where parents can get 1:1 support for children who are having sleep difficulties. 
Adrian has a book out. Doze and Die: A Deadly Wake-Up Call, which explores the hidden connection between undiagnosed sleep disorders and chronic diseases through fictional characters. 
 

Ep 25. Anti racist practice Part 1 with Ed and Ela

In this first part of a powerful two-part conversation, Matt is joined by Ed, a Practice Advisor in Children’s Services, and Ela, an Improvement Practice Lead and Expert by Experience, both at Lincolnshire County Council, to talk about anti-racist practice.
It’s an honest and sometimes tough listen - we hear about some of the real challenges people are facing right here in Lincolnshire. But we also shine a light on the work that’s happening to drive change and make things better for everyone who lives and works here.
This is a complex and important topic, and we’re inviting you to lean in, reflect, and think about what you can do. Because, as always—it’s all about people.

Ep 24. Talking Shop with Matt, AlisonX and Gav

Time for a bit of an update so whilst Matt and Alison wrestle for 'microphone control', Gav slips in to share his passion for Our Shared Agreement and in particular the improved relationship between people and the system. Together, they chat chat about It's All About People Champions, ways to capture stories and some of the challenges being faced to deliver personalised care. Find out more at www.itsallaboutpeople.info including dates for the OSA drop-ins and Gav's language blog.