Let’s Talk Warwickshire

• Let’s Talk Warwickshire: Home to School Transport Policy Consultation

  In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk Warwickshire podcast, we explore the Home to School Transport Policy consultation, which is now open until Sunday 4 January 2026 for residents to share their views. This episode features several contributors, including David Ayton-Hill, Director of Economy and Place at Warwickshire County Council. David explains the proposed changes to the policy and why it’s important for residents to have their say. 

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• Safeguarding adults: Everyone has the right to live safely from abuse and neglect

  In this episode of the Let's Talk Warwickshire podcast we discuss how different organisations within the county help to protect adults from abuse or neglect. The work of these organisations ranges from identifying coercive or manipulative behaviour to addressing verbal or physical abuse.     Host Gail Downey is joined by Ian Redfern, Head of Adults Practice and Safeguarding at Warwickshire County Council, and Maxine Nicholls, Head of Safeguarding (Mental Health and Learning Disability Services) from Coventry, Warwickshire Partnership Trust, to explain more and share how to report any concerns of abuse or neglect.

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• Warwickshire's Youth Conference 2025 : Shaping Tomorrow Together

  The Warwickshire Youth Council has released the second episode of its special podcast series, "Let’s Talk Warwickshire: Voices of Tomorrow Edition." In this episode, the youth council members come together to discuss the third youth conference, "Shaping Tomorrow Together," taking place on Friday, 25 April. Hosted by Warwickshire Youth Council members, the episode explores the planning, themes, and significance of the conference at the University of Warwick. It features discussions with representatives from Warwickshire County Council and Martin Price, Associate Director for Regional Engagement (Community) at the University of Warwick. To join the conference you can sing up here: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/shapingtomorrow . 

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• Warwickshire Youth Council - spreading awareness about mental health for young people

  Warwickshire teenagers are leading an important conversation about mental health in the first episode of a brand new podcast series which tackles issues that matter to young people.  In this first episode, "Spreading awareness about mental health for young people" members of Warwickshire Youth Council and professionals that work with young people, explore key mental health topics, including how to recognise signs of struggling mental health, where to seek support, and the role of social media in young people’s wellbeing.  Hosted by Corey from the Warwickshire Youth Council, the episode features youth council members Emma and Riyasa in conversation with Carl Lewis, Headteacher Coach for Safeguarding from WCC, Robert Duncan, Team Lead for Mental Health in Schools Team from RISE and Dawn Preece, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist, from Warwickshire County Council.  

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• Warwickshire Public Health - keeping our teenagers safe and well

  In this episode of the Let's Talk Warwickshire podcast we discuss things that matter to help keep our teenagers safe and well, from immunisations, smoking and vaping, to body image and self-harm. We also cover tips about how to have conversations with teenagers about these issues. Host Gail Downey is joined by Warwickshire County Council specialists in Public Health, the School Nursing Service, and a couple of young people who live in Warwickshire to discuss these topics, as well as the local resources available to help parents and carers.

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