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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🎙️ New episode out today 🎧 In this week's episode Matt and Hannah are then joined by Harry Ferguson to talk about his latest book, ‘Making Child Protection Work’, exploring the importance of relational and intimate child protection practice. Listen now on any major podcast platform 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

New episode out today! This episode was recorded at the West Midlands ADCS Network, Innovate and Grow Conference, and has loads of guests from across the region talking about innovative practice 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🎙️ New episode out on Monday 🎙️ In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Chloe Grant and Matt Blow from Become to talk about what the reforms mean for care experienced young people. Available Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Michelle John, child to parent abuse expert by experience and the founder of PEGS. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

New episode out today! Hannah and Matt are joined by Lisa Hackett, Jerome Harvey-Agyei and Kam Kaur to focus on relational practice in multi-agency child protection teams. Available now on all major podcast platforms💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🎄✨ The Relational Social Work Podcast: Christmas Special is OUT TODAY! ✨🎄and this time… Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀🎙️ 🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The Christmas Special episode OUT TOMORROW!✨🎄 And this time Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀 This episode is nothing like our usual ones and that’s exactly the point. With minimal social work chat, we’re embracing the festive fun with a whole lot of warmth, humour and end of year joy

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Our Christmas Special is dropping soon, and Producer Arin is cooking up a very merry quiz for our hosts Hannah and Matt to tackle on air. And this year, you get to be part of it! We want YOUR quiz questions! Comment or DM us with your questions and be in with a chance to win a Madlug Bag!

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Hannah is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, Participation Lead at the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and Co-Founder of The Tope Project. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Hannah is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, Participation Lead at the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and Co-Founder of The Tope Project. This episode will be out on Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Jade Barnett, co-founder, CEO and Director at Power2Prevail. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Jade Barnett, co-founder, CEO and Director at Power2Prevail. This episode will be available on all major podcast platforms on Monday 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Madlug Pop Up Experience in Leeds! 🎧 All set up and ready for the pod including very special performances and the voices of some incredible care experienced young people. If you're in Leeds, come and join us! 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

New episode out today! This week Hannah and Matt are joined by guests, Sophie Clarke, Jo Smith and Scott Darraugh and guest host, Shoayb Khalifa to discuss rethinking residential care. This episode is out now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert – Dropping This Monday! Join us on the next episode featuring contributors from the recent Social Enterprise UK-backed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion, we’re joined by Scott Darraugh, Jo Smith and Sophie Clarke. 👉 Don't miss out! socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎙️New Episode! This week on The Relational Social Work Podcast, Jonny Hoyle joins Hannah & Matt to explore how AI is shaping social work practice at North Yorkshire Council. A thought-provoking conversation about innovation, ethics, and the future of social care. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2405249/epis...

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

New Episode Drops Monday 20th October! We’re thrilled to share that Hannah and Matt are joined by Jonny Hoyle - A care-experienced social worker and Leaving Care Group Manager at North Yorkshire Council. This episode dives deep into lived experience, leadership and AI. You won't want to miss it!

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

New Episode Released Today! In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact). You won't want to miss it! Can't wait till Monday? Listen to all our previous episodes on all our major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

New Episode Drops Monday 13th October! In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact). Set your reminders and tune in on Monday, you won’t want to miss it! Listen to all our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Save the Date – The Care Leaders Summit 2026 We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Episode 4 of The Relational Social Work Podcast is OUT NOW!! We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode. It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Episode 4 is out on Monday and we are excited that our guest for this episode is Dr Lorna Stabler! Cant wait until Monday? You can listen to our previous episodes at www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com Happy Listening!

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Fran Feeley, Nadia Galvani and Eugene Ogbewele, social workers and co-founders of Social Matters, to talk about anti-racist practice, allyship and hope 💗 Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, care experienced author, social worker, campaigner and Deputy Director at Article 39. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, to talk about accessing care records and Free Loaves on a Friday. Can't wait until Monday, all previous episodes are available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We're back with Series 4! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Luke Rodgers, founder at CEO at The Care Leaders. This episode explores what The Care Leaders Fellowship is, and some of the amazing innovations which have been supported through this 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Our summer break has felt really long! But the wait is nearly over! We will be back with our first episode of Series 4 with Luke Rodgers BEM on Monday 15th September 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Lots of you have been asking when we will be back ... the wait is nearly over! Series 4 will be kicking off on Monday 15th September! Can't wait until then?!?! All the episodes from Series 1, 2 and 3 are available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We are excited to announce that the fourth series of The Relational Social Work Podcast is sponsored by The Care Leaders Fellowship! To celebrate Luke Rodgers BEM will be joining us in Coventry for our in-person Two Year Launch Event! Tickets are free but limited 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Our Summer Special is out today on all major podcast platforms! Thank you to everyone who sent us a question for this episode. We had so many we could not answer them all. Listen now to see if we answered your question 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Tomorrow the gang are getting back together! Arin will be on the mic posing questions to Hannah and Matt from our listeners. This is your last chance to submit any questions before we record tomorrow! Please let us know your questions by commenting on this post or dropping us a message 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We are missing being in the studio! If you are missing the podcast, don't forget all previous episodes are available on all major podcast platforms ... and we have a summer special coming really soon 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

We might be taking a break from the pod over the summer, but that hasn’t stopped us from dreaming about our dream recording studio! Ever since our chat with Luke Rodgers, where we saw his wonderful plant wall, we have wanted one of our own 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

We're having a summer break. Will be back in September for Series 4! Here is some of what we have been up to ... Hannah, Matt & Arin went to Godiva supporting the Child Friendly Cov Safe Space, Matt ran a 10K in Durham, Arin met a goat in Morocco & Hannah went to Manchester to watch Oasis! 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We will be back in September with Series 4. While you're waiting for Series 4, check out any episode from Series 3 that you have missed, or listen to your favourite episode again! All episodes available now on any major podcast platform 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

New episode out today! This week Hannah & Matt are joined by Harlie, Victoria, Dyllan and Mark from Young Person Bench Marking Forum (YPBMF) to talk about the 'In Their Own Words' Report and the key recommendations from this in relation to working with and supporting care experienced young people💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We are so excited about next weeks' episode that we are telling you about it on a Thursday! Next week Matt and Hannah are joined by Harlie, Victoria, Dyllan and Mark from Young Person Bench Marking Forum! This episode will be available on Monday on any major podcast platform 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

New episode out today! This episode focusses on reunification, and the main body of the episode is Matt's opening address from the recent Reunification Conference, as well as the voices of families, practitioners and speakers from the conference 💗 Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We usually wait until later in the week to let you know who next weeks' guest is but we can't contain our excitement! Next week Hannah and Matt are joined by Lemn Sissay! Here is a sneak preview! The whole episode will be available on Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

It's Refugee Week! For this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Catherine Gladwell, Founder and Chief Executive of Refugee Education UK to talk about the importance of education for refugee and asylum-seeking children. This episode is available on all major podcast platforms now 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

We had a road trip to Manchester yesterday for the BASW Social Work Journalism Awards where we were shortlisted for an award and then went out for a beautiful Persian meal together 💗 Very lucky to have a such a wonderful pod team 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

New episode out today! In this episode Matt and Hannah spoke with Dr Lisa Cherry about her new book, 'Weaving a web of belonging'. Listen now on any major podcast platform 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

New episode incoming! Matt and Hannah were joined by Dr Lisa Cherry for next weeks' episode to talk about her new book, 'Weaving a Web of Belonging'. This episode is out on Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗 @drlisacherry.bsky.social

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

New episode available now on all major podcast platforms! This week Matt and Hannah are joined by Jo Williams to chat about supervision and the spaces in between 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

New episode out today! Matt and Hannah are joined this week by Cllr Pat Seaman, Lead Member for Coventry Children's Services. The episode explores the role of local politics in Children's Services and the importance of relationships and community 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

New episode out Monday! Matt and Hannah are joined by Cllr Pat Seaman, Lead Member for Coventry Children's Services for this episode, discussing the role of local politics in Children's Services. Can't wait until Monday?! All previous episodes are available now on any major podcast platform 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

New episode out today on all major podcast platforms! In this episode Hannah and Matt were joined by Isabelle Trowler CBE to talk about her role as Chief Social Worker for Children and Families, social care reforms, and her hopes for the future of social work 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

New podcast episode incoming! Hannah and Matt were joined by Isabelle Trowler CBE for next weeks' episode, where we chat about the social care reforms, with a focus on multi-agency child protection teams and the interface between these and family help 💗

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The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Have you listened to this weeks' episode of The Relational Social Work Podcast yet? Rachael Wardell, President of the ADCS joined Matt and Hannah for the first of a series of episodes which are being made in partnership with the ADCS💗

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