• Swindon & Wiltshire Media
• Tuesday January 7 2025
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Podcast telling the unvarnished truth about the world of social care hits 1,000 downloads

More than 1,000 people have downloaded a podcast hosted by Devizes-based social care specialist Janet Shreeve which explores the world of a system which is struggling to cope.

Janet’s podcast You Care, I Care was launched in late 2023 and features advice and tips to anyone working in the field of care and explores all of the varied individuals working in the sector as well as those in need of care – and what social care looks like today.

“I’m thrilled so many people have engaged with the podcast at such an early stage and I’d like to thank all of my guests who have taken part to date,” Janet said.

“During 2025, I’ll be sharing more stories for those trying to access care, for whatever reason, those who have received great care and those who have not. I’ll also be sharing the stories of many people within the social care sectors from business owners, through to specialists, staff and carers themselves.”

To date, Janet’s top podcasts are:

• Carer David ‘Budge’ Price, from Swindon who his social care nightmare around caring for his wife Gina.
• Yourwaybristol – with Josh Doherty who shares his story of how he entered the world of social care and the organisation he now runs in Bristol.
• Yusuf Abubaker sharing his inspiring tale of working within the care industry in the Gloucestershire, Bristol, Swindon and Bath area.
• From the SAS of the NHS to CQC Compliance with Joey Williams-Pears. Joey shares her journey into social care and why she is concerned and frustrated around red tape.
• How divorce led to a different way to care with qualified divorce and relationship coach Vanessa White who lives in the Cotswolds.
• You Care, I Care will continue into 2025 releasing two episodes a month and the interviews are mostly recorded at the studios of Swindon 105.5 in Liden, Swindon. Coming up in the early part of the year are:
• Vicki Head talking about the challenges of securing care for a child – and then adult child – with needs.
• An update from Swindon carer Budge Price on his continued search for support for his wife Gina.
• Dan Burner from Dan Burner Coaching sharing his story about working in care.

“I’ve got some amazing episodes to come as I talk to more interesting people about all aspects of care generally and social care specifically,” said Janet.

“I will also be updating some stories where progress has been made – or not. I firmly believe many people learn from the experiences of others so I’m planning to continue this podcast.

“I believe, with the strain on the social care system and the refusal of successive governments to properly invest in having a system which works and which provides excellent care, that these stories are more important than they have ever been.”