To celebrate Carers Week 2025 (9 – 15 June), Alison talked to Laura Blaine, Carers Lead at Lincolnshire County Council.

Laura shares her passion for supporting unpaid carers and shines a light on the wide range of services available across Lincolnshire.

Whether you're a carer yourself or just want to learn more, this is an inspiring and important listen.

The Lincolnshire Carers Service is commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council and delivered in partnership with the Care & Wellbeing Hub and Carers First.

The Care & Wellbeing Hub provides the first point of contact for the Lincolnshire Carers Service, providing information, advice, and support to unpaid carers over the telephone, and Carers First work directly with carers in local communities across Lincolnshire so they can live their lives to the fullest.

The hub offer services to support carers at every stage of their caring journey allowing them to find the balance they wish to achieve in their lives.

Find out more about Carers Week 2025

Welcome to our 50th podcast episode – we made it! We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with two fantastic guests (and members of the It's All About People family) Vicky Thomson and John Day, who join Alison to chat about their inspiring volunteer work with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) in their local GP practices.

They share real stories about what it’s like to get involved, the difference volunteers can make, and why they love doing it.

It’s a perfect way to mark National Patient Participation Week and Volunteers’ Week - because as Vicky and John show us, volunteers really do make things happen.

So grab a cuppa, tune in, and get inspired!

In this Takeover episode, Ela & Ed are joined by Rachael Hunt, Training and Development Officer at the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (LSCP).

With a deep-rooted passion and long-standing commitment to tackling misogyny, Rachael brings thoughtful insight to a dynamic conversation that explores the growing spotlight on misogyny, and why it remains such a persistent issue today.

Rachael also shares practical advice for both parents and professionals, along with helpful signposting for anyone looking to better understand or challenge misogyny where they live and work.

About Ela & Ed

Ela Walji is an Improvement Practice Lead at Lincolnshire County Council and also an Expert by Experience. Ed Clayton is a Practice Advisor with Children's Services at Lincolnshire County Council.