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This podcast is created by the Poverty Truth Network, part of Empowerment Charity based in Blackpool.This series of podcasts is here to highlight the various issues in the town and bring the links between various groups and organisations together.
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Host Gillian Oliver catches up with more guests from the recent Network Lunch meeting at The Holy Trinity Church in BlackpoolThis meeting talked about the recent reply from the CEO of the NHS in Blackpool after hearing the last podcast, Job search issues and the help from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and things for your diary like the up-coming away day and next Disability Forum meeting.In this episode were Emma Jackson, Dick Cartmell and Leon Davey from the Poverty Truth Network, Sandra, Chrissy, David and LeslieThe Poem, Dick referred to was The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, link is belowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGB_K_xlHdI
Host Gillian Oliver catches up with more guests from the recent Network Lunch meeting at The Holy Trinity Church in BlackpoolThis meeting talked about the good news within the group and moving issues forward like bullying and fly tipping and things for your diary like the up-coming away day and next Disability Forum meeting.In this episode were, some gardening tips from Leon, more disability issues from Bella and Phil and it was great to see regular Chris Boyle back
In this episode Host Gillian Oliver brings you some breaking news about the Poverty Truth's Campaign for and with disabled sportspeople in BlackpoolPlus an Invitation to you, to come along to an important meeting on 2nd October 2023 at Grange Park at 1pm
In this episode host Gillian Oliver sits down with senior citizens Dick and Val and Val's Granddaughter Pheonix (who is 13 years old) to talk about the issues with being a senior citizen in Blackpool
In this episode host Gillian Oliver reflects on their end of term report meeting with all that has been happening at the Poverty Truth....And a lot has been happeningSome real highlights include a breakthrough in the Boccia Courts case (Season 3 Episode 2) In this episode are Emma JacksonSiobhan TweedaleBlackpool resident JohnIf you are still in need of help or advice due to the Cost Of Living then please do call Siobhan on 07909 688234
In this episode Host Gillian Oliver continues the conversation around Disabled sports accessibility in the TownFollowing on from part 1 - this episode focuses on "why always football" when funding is allocated and applied for and why aren't the disabled sports community brought in before the building startsOn this episode are Carla and Colin from Together We Can DoChris Ratcliffe from Boccia England Mel Close from Disability Equality North WestLaura Ivinson-Blackpool CouncilCllr Jo Farrell To listen to the original Help, I'm Disabled in Blackpool podcast, you will find this in season 3 episode 2
In this episode host Gillian Oliver revisits Blackpool Sports Centre to talk about the progress made from the "Help, Im Disabled in Blackpool (Season 3 Episode 2) PodcastA meeting was held to discuss if anything had changed and what more could be done for disabled people in the townOn this episode are Carla and Colin from Together We Can DoChris Ratcliffe from Boccia England Mel Close from Disability Equality North WestHelen Jenkins from Blackpool Coastal HousingLaura Ivinson-Blackpool CouncilCllr Jo Farrell
In this episode host Gillian Oliver talks to Siobhan Tweedale from the Poverty Truth Commission about the Winter in Blackpool and how it has affected the residents of the townAlso on this episode is Louise Jones, Head of Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services at Blackpool Council who answers questions and concerns from residents put to her by John HolmesIf you would like to speak to Siobhan about any concerns or help you may need then call 0808 175 3379
In this episode, host Gillian Oliver returns to the issue of bullying in Blackpool and invites residents, teachers and victims of bullying to the Salvation Army in the town for a conversationWhat has been done to resolve the issues from our previous bullying podcasts, and what next**Warning, this episode does talk about suicide**
In this episode host Gillian Oliver asks if you’ve ever been a patient at Blackpool’s Victoria Hospital. Now we know about the pressure the health service is under, and the terrific work done by staff to keep things together during the pandemic through cuts and underinvestment. But today we’re asking: How do you get home from The Vic? It’s a bit out of town isn’t it - and they say it’s the busiest accident and emergency department outside London. If you don’t have a car, or money for the bus, you’re kind of stranded. And that’s where our story begins. Our guests in this episode were a Junior Doctor voiced by an actor and Kris Zacharias a former staff member of the NHS
Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Leon Davey to bring you this special Other Side Of Blackpool Podcast which shines a light on the 3 series of of the podcast throughout 2022They look back at some of the key moments from each podcast in 2022 and their Facebook page The Other Side Of Blackpool
Host Gillian Oliver is joined in this episode by Chorley mums-Lisa and Jade who formed mums against youth attack to help others deal with bullying after their own children's experiences Also a welcome back to the podcast to Blackpool mum-Chrissy, who shares her update on what has happened since we spoke to her in series 2
In this episode Ged Mills sits in for Gillian Oliver and is joined by Revoe resident Betty, Councillor Jim Hobson, Jez Evans, Operations Director at Blackpool Council’s waste company, Enveco and from the Poverty Truth Commission Leon Davy They discuss the residents dismay at the amount of Fly Tipping happening in the area of Revoe, and what the Council and waste management providers are doing to prevent this from happening.
Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Louise Jones, Head of benefits and customer service at Blackpool Council and John Holmes from the Poverty Truth NetworkIn this episode they look back at the Blackpool Business Leaders Group meeting where Louise outlined the cost of living crisis in the town and put forward ideas for the private sector to helpJohn also puts residents questions to Louise about benefits, help and the Winter ahead.
In this episode host Gillian Oliver went to Blackpool Sports Centre at Stanley Park to meet a group of individuals from Together We Can DoThe group is run by volunteers who meet up every Thursday at the leisure centre to help our disabled residents get active and social through various sports and activities, but are met by issues around accessibility Joining Gillian is Colin and Carla from Together We Can Do and Councillor Jo Farrell and Active Communities Service Manager at Blackpool Council Laura Ivinson
Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Emma Jackson and Leon Davey from the Poverty Truth Network as they begin series 3.This podcast is live on location, from the Salvation Army in Blackpool and is a reflection talk on the meeting they had all attended with many of the charities and organisations in the town that will be helping residents through the Winter months with the coast of living crisis looming.In this conversation the contributors are:Dr John Clifton, Salvation Army Siobhan Tweedale -Poverty Truth NetworkKaren Cooper, Blackpool TransportCllr Neal Brookes, Blackpool CouncilDr Arif Rajpura, Public Health, Blackpool Council
Host Gillian Oliver brings you a special podcast as The Other Side Of Blackpool goes live on locationIn this episode hear as Gillian welcomes Emma Jackson, Leon Davey and Canon Dick Cartmell to reflect on the first coming together meetingBlackpool residents were able to bring three issues and present them to a room attended by Civic commissioner's to hopefully get a quicker and better solution.
Following on from series 1 episode 6 Bullying in Blackpool-A mum speaksHost Gillian Oliver speaks to another mum in Blackpool about her recent bullying issue of her child and how she has struggled to have the incident taken seriously.Gillian is also joined once again by Inspector Jon Smith from Lancashire Police who has answers the questions and thoughts put to him by mum, plus he has some updates from the first bullying podcast we recorded in series 1Also don't forget please feel free to clink the link below to read Norry Ascroft's book - The Truth About Bullying, if you feel you are having issues and would like some supporthttps://bit.ly/37w6bII
Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Louise Jones, Head of Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services at Blackpool Council.Louise answers the questions that were brought up on the recent Cost Of Living Podcast and we thank her and Blackpool Council for her time to help create this Podcast.
Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Leon Davey from the Poverty Truth Network, Chris Boyle a new resident in Blackpool, Dr John Clifton from the Salvation Army and Martin Newman from GiroscopeThis episode talks about claiming Blackpool as home and how hard it is in the rented market in the town.
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