In this episode I talk to Jo Whiley, BBC R2 broadcaster & TV presenter, about family caring for her learning disabled sister Frances, presenting her evening radio show during shut down and how we're all changing. I also speak to Edel Harris, newly appointed CEO of Mencap, on how the charity is supporting learning disabled people, care workers and family carers during the pandemic.
Links mentioned in this episode : helpline number 0808 8081111 ( open 9am-3pm Monday-Friday)
email : helpline@mencap.org.uk
Mencap community : https://www.mencap.org.uk/onlinecommunity
In this episode I talk to Jo Whiley, BBC R2 broadcaster & TV presenter, about family caring for her learning disabled sister Frances, presenting her evening radio show during shut down and how we're all changing. I also speak to Edel Harris, newly appointed CEO of Mencap, on how the charity is supporting learning disabled people, care workers and family carers during the pandemic.
Links mentioned in this episode : helpline number 0808 8081111 ( open 9am-3pm Monday-Friday)
email : helpline@mencap.org.uk
Mencap community : https://www.mencap.org.uk/onlinecommunity
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