At MacIntyre, we offer education and support to over 1400 people who are autistic or have a learning disability. On this podcast, we talk with a variety of guests about all things social care and education. Perhaps you have a family member with a disability, maybe you're looking for a career in social care or special education, or you simply share our belief that everyone can live a life that makes sense to them. We really hope you enjoy the podcasts. Watch out for a regular release, and find…
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In this episode, we talk with MacIntyre’s Sarah Kilby about what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) really means, and why MacIntyre puts compassion first. Drawing on more than three decades in social care, alongside her own lived experience of neurodiversity and family life, Sarah explains how behaviour is often a form of communication rather than something to be “managed” or controlled. Together,…
In this episode, we speak with dementia campaigner and long-time MacIntyre collaborator Beth Britton about her personal journey into the sector, shaped by caring for her father, and the work she has led since. We explore Beth’s longstanding partnership with MacIntyre, the growing link between learning disability - in particular Down Syndrome - and dementia, and the development of new,…
In this episode we hear from Matty Caine of First Person Project , who is also a Trustee at MacIntyre. Matty worked as a registered mental health nurse for many years before a personal loss gave him the final push he needed to set up the community social enterprise First Person Project, dedicated to providing innovative mental health services and community connections in Liverpool. Listen to…
In this episode, we are joined by a familiar voice at MacIntyre: Nicola Payne, former podcast host and now Best Practice Manager, to talk about her 20-year journey with the organisation and the launch of an ambitious new way of working, the Innovation Hub. Nicola reflects on starting out as a support worker in Milton Keynes moving through roles in our community coffee shop, dementia-focused…
In this episode we talk with MacIntyre's Cath Kelly, Area Manager in Greater Manchester. She describes MacIntyre's successful involvement in the Homes not Hospitals initiative. Far too many people with learning disabilities and/or mental health issues are trapped in long-stay secure hospitals, often for years, causing huge distress to the person, and at huge expense to the taxpayer. Cath describes…
In this episode to mark Safeguarding Week 2025, we're delighted to welcome Stuart Sale, the CEO of the Ann Craft Trust charity. MacIntyre works closely with Ann Craft Trust, which was set up 30 years ago to support people with a learning disability to live full, rich lives, while remaining safe. In this episode, Stuart discusses the way in which Ann Craft Trust supports MacIntyre and our Head of…
We hear from Carly Morrissey, MacIntyre's Area Manager for Wrexham and The Wirral, about the proactive approach MacIntyre takes to Safeguarding, supported by 'critical friend' The Ann Craft Trust. Carly outlines the differences and similarities between the Welsh and English jurisdictions, and how she and all MacIntyre's staff are continually learning and challenging outdated practices. She…
In this special episode we hear about their different (and similar) experiences of living with ADHD from father and son duo Duncan and William Strachan.
In this episode we talk to guests Angela Catley a consultant with MacIntyre, and Connor, who is part of MacIntyre's i4t training team and also draws on our support in Chesterfield . We discuss how Angela has been using her external perspective to work with staff teams in Chesterfield to develop new ideas and look at Everyone Everywhere with new eyes. We also hear from Angela about her project with…
At MacIntyre No Limits™ we offer community-based bespoke education packages to young people aged 16-24 who have a variety of additional needs including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, and social and emotional needs. In today's conversation, Bruce Smith, Head of No Limits describes the advantages and the difference we can make. Find out more at…
