Explore every episode of the podcast The Northamptonshire Carers Podcast

In this first episode of 2026, we chat to the organiser and members of the Northants Military Veterans Breakfast Club and find out about the support they offer.

In this episode, hear Susan speaking about feelings of guilt as a carer.

In this episode Susan talks about juggling responsibilities as a carer.

Chantelle speaks about how being a carer for her sister impacted upon their relationship.

In this episode, Joy speaks about recognising she was a former carer.

In this episode Bethany talks about the support she received from Northamptonshire Carers young carers service.

In this episode, Bethany speaks about her experience of being a young carer and the importance of the support she received from her wider family.

In this episode, Rich talks about developing resilience as a carer.

In this episode Rich speaks about how his partner copes with her health issues.

In this podcast Chantelle speaks about the juggling of responsibilities in being a carer.

In this episode, Rich speaks about getting time for himself.

In this episode Rich talks about getting time for himself.

In this episode, Joy talks about the end of her caring role.

In this episode, Joy talks about her caring role for her partner coming to an end.

In this episode, hear Chantelle speak about her caring role for her sister.

In this episode, Susan speaks about being a carer for her adult daughter.

In this mini-episode, Bethany speaks about becoming a carer for her mum

In this episode hear Rich speak about how he became a carer.

For our episode for Carers Week 2025, Susan Helman speaks about her caring role for her adult daughter, the challenges it presents and how she maintains her own well-being as a carer.

In this episode in Black History Month, Rochelle Raheem talks about living well with sickle cell.

In this final #CarersWeek episode, Bethany who is a former young carer, speaks about her experiences.

Rich talks in this Carers Week special about his experiences of being a carer.

In this Carers Week special episode, Joy talks about how she has managed to adjust to life following the loss of her partner.

In this mini-episode for Carers Week, BBC Radio Northampton's Bernie Keith talks about his caring role for his parents.

In this final mini-episode for Volunteers Week, Claire speaks about some of the reasons why she volunteers for Northamptonshire Carers.

In this volunteers week mini-episode, Hayley speaks about volunteering for the Happy Cafe run by Northamptonshire Carers.

In this third mini-episode celebrating Volunteers Week, Victoria talks about her transition from being a carer for her dad to volunteering with Northamptonshire Carers.

In this mini-episode, Christian, one of our long-standing Community Companions volunteers, talks about his volunteering for the service and what it brings to those he supports and to him.

In this first mini episode here Mark Major, Chief Executive of Northamptonshire Carers, talk about Volunteers Week (3-9 June) and Carers Week (10-16 June) and why they are such significant events for us.

In this episode, Bethany Smith speaks candidly about her experiences as a young carer. She also talks about how this has impacted on her life as an adult.

Downtime at the Duchy Barn is a men's group forming part of our SPRING (Social Prescribing) service which covers Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire.

In this episode you'll hear members of the group talk openly about their health issues, including mental health, and I also chat to Lauren Mackin, Team Leader for the SPRING service. I was made to feel incredibly welcome and I'd like to extend my thanks to all the group members.

In an extra podcast episode for March, Farjana Miah, Social Prescribing Link Worker at Northamptonshire Carers, talks about Ramadan.

Ageing well, well-being and mental health' - a conversation with Dr Jitka Vseteckova from the Open University.

This mini episode recognises Race Equality Week which runs from 5-11 February. Adam Wilson and Catherine James-Oliver talk about the theme for the week, the work Northamptonshire Carers are doing around sickle cell and improving provision for sickle cell warriors and their families, community asset groups and some inspirational quotes that are relevant.

In the first episode of 2024, Dr Emma Copsey, Consultant Community Cardiologist talks about how to have better heart health through the winter months. She additionally speaks about the impact diet can have in improving your health.

Christmas is just around the corner, and whether you love the festive season, are undecided and want to ask the audience or find it a difficult time hopefully there's something for you. You can expect seasonal music, poems and tips for wellbeing and looking after yourself.

In this episode Adam has a conversation with Jackie Lloyd-Jones about dementia groups that are offered as part of Age Well. Then a chat with Keri Platt talking about Breathing Space, long covid support and ending with a guided meditation from Keri

In this months episode, Carers Awards 2023 and the some words from the hero's who won!, Items around Black History Month 2023 and World Mental Health Day

this month we are joined by Dr David Smart and also introducing a new feature we are calling introducing where we can meet and find out about members of staff and their journey into joining Northamptonshire Carers

We are joined by Bernie Keith ( BBC Northampton ) to have a conversation about life and all things entertainment

This month we look back over the last 6 months of the podcast with the podcast team, Catherine James-Oliver and Paul Fallows, but also Catherine and Gail Corbett talking about ICAN and Happy Cafes

This month's episode comprises an interesting and wide-ranging conversation with Pete Middleton talking about living well with dementia.

May podcast talking about Carers week and Volunteers week, with a carers conversation.

In this episode we have a Tribute to Norma Watson, a conversation with Dr David Smart. have a listen, enjoy and feel free to contact us on podcast@northamptonshire-carers.org

in this episode we will be talking to Catherine James-Oliver and Lisa Judge about ICAN Service, Emma Begley will be talking about the Community Companions, and finally Lynne Jones talks to us about the Spring Service. Plus Much More!.

Welcome to our new venture into podcasts as we celebrate 30 years serving the Northamptonshire Community. 

In this podcast you will meet Mark Major CEO of Northamptonshire Carers talking about the growth and success over the last 30 years and our guest Norma Watson, Community Champion talking about the release of her book 'Life Through Poetry' in which she takes the reader through an emotive journey from Windrush to present day - take a listen.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome.