The It’s All About People Personalisation Podcast

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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! 
 

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.

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.

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.