In this episode, Heidi Fisher is joined by Johnathan Parsons, Managing Director and Consultant Clinical Scientist at Chime Social Enterprise.

Chime is an NHS Audiology Service that utilised the Government Right to Request scheme to spin out as a not-for-profit Social Enterprise, having spun out 12 years ago under the "right to request" legislation.  Owned by its staff, the organisation has a direct contract with the ICB for audiology services in the region.

Heidi and Johnathan discuss the challenges, benefits, and ongoing success of Chime Audiology's transition to a social enterprise within the NHS. 

Their conversation also covers: 

• Recognition of potential efficiencies beyond NHS supply chain protocols.
• The importance of flexibility, adaptation, and embracing change.
• Chime's impact report and its effectiveness in demonstrating the value of their services.

What next?

• Visit Chime's website: www.chimehealth.co.uk
• Need help with your Impact Measurement and Management? More about Heidi's work at  www.makeanimpactcic.co.uk

In this episode, Heidi Fisher sits down with Rhonda Lovell, founder of Wellington Counselling, to explore Rhonda's journey from her early career in gender studies to becoming a therapist and establishing a community-focused counselling centre.

Highlights from the discussion include:

• Organic growth of Wellington Counselling
• Community support and collaboration
• Pandemic Challenges and the surge in demand for counselling services
• Online platforms for service delivery and adapting to the changing landscape of therapeutic support
• Balancing grant dependency and traded income
• Establishing a High Street Community Well-being Centre
  
  

Tune in to hear Rhonda's powerful message on the enduring challenges of expressing emotions in society, the urgency to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and how to embrace genuine self-kindness as an essential practice.

What next?

• Visit The  Wellington Counselling website: www.wellington-counselling.co.uk
• Need help with your Impact Measurement and Management? More about Heidi's work at  www.makeanimpactcic.co.uk

The Parenting Apart Programme is an early intervention that prevents long-term negative impacts on children’s emotional health and well-being when their parents separate or divorce.

In this episode, Managing Director Claire Field and Parenting Apart Consultant Kam Kaur share their insights into their innovative approach with Heidi. From organisational development to logistics and challenges to positive outcomes, this conversation highlights the importance of bringing parents together to foster respectful post-separation relationships. 

• Dive into the emotional aspects of co-parenting, embracing individuality, and the challenges of collaborating with statutory agencies. 
• Learn about the role of mediation, practitioner training, and the funding challenges faced by this vital service. 
• The Parenting Apart Programme's critical role in prioritising children's well-being and advocating for a collaborative, supportive approach. 

Tune in for a powerful conversation on transforming mindsets and creating and reporting on positive impacts for families.

What next?

• Visit The Parenting Apart Programme website: https://www.parentingapartprogramme.co.uk/ 
• Find Kam and Claire on LinkedIn
• Need help with your Impact Measurement and Management? More about Heidi's work at  https://www.makeanimpactcic.co.uk