Interview with Josh MacAlister

This episode of Pause and Listen is all about the Care Review: the independent review of children’s social care in England. We are joined by Josh MacAlister @JoshMacAlister, who is leading the review. Josh is a former schoolteacher and founder of the charity Frontline.   Earlier this year, Pause submitted our recommendations to the Care Review, with a focus on how we can better support the women whose children have been removed. Our key recommendations focus on: 1. Consistency, stability and communication2. Institutional learning3. Trauma-informed support4. Data and regulationHosted by Clare Laxton. Follow @LadyLaxton Produced by Fi Gilligan Music by Ben Jacob Editing by Will Jacob To find out more about Pause, visit: www.pause.org.uk 

Om Podcasten

Pause and Listen aims to provide a platform for women who no longer have children in their care, to share their stories and experiences. In each episode, we talk about an issue that affects their lives. We will be joined by women, professionals, and sector experts to discuss the issues they face, reflect on their experience, and think about how we can work together to make things better. It is time to Take a Pause and Listen! *Trigger warning* podcast episodes discuss issues which may cause distress to some including domestic abuse and mental health issues. Pause is a national charity working with women who've experienced or are at risk of having their children removed from their care. www.pause.org.uk / @PauseOrg / #PauseAndListen / [email protected] [Host is Clare Laxton, Producer is Fi Gilligan, Music by Ben Jacob, Editing by Will Jacob]