In this episode we were on the road at Holy Trinity Church in Blackpool hosting a Bullying round table discussion

It was a chance for young people to be "heard" by some of towns decision makers including Labour Candidate Chris Webb ahead of the General Election where he will be looking to win his seat for Blackpool South

In this episode host Gillian Oliver is joined by Emma and Chrissie from the Poverty Truth Network

They road tested 5 Mental Health Apps and decide on the best one for young people

Give an update on the latest video they released on SEND Transport

and

All your latest Special Offers

Joining host Gillian Oliver was Emma Jackson and Chrissy Wright from the Poverty Truth Network plus joining them for this week's conversation was The Myers Family who have taken their children out of school to educate them at home and they tell us how they earn their money from content creation which has given the children valuable life skills they believe they wouldn't have received in school

In this episode host Gillian Oliver is joined by regulars Emma and Chrissy from the Poverty Truth Network to talk through special offers and what the team have been handling this week. Plus Rebecca Brookes from Platform in Blackpool (The Platform is a new service for 16 to 24 year olds and older to help them find a job, access training or education.) who joined the group for their discussion on work and training

Plus we hear from John, Harry and Chris who all are interested in getting back to work after hearing the conversation earlier in the day

https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Advice-and-support/Job-support/The-Platform.aspx

In this episode host Gillian Oliver is joined by Emma and Chrissy from the Poverty Truth Network and .......Ross Goodwin a professional wrestler who came to our meet to hear stories about bullying and how he and his wrestling club could help

Link to the little book of warm below

https://www.chil.uk.com/news/little-book-of-warm

Back for 2024 Host Gillian Oliver kicks off this years Podcast reflecting on the issues they faced in 2023 and what they are doing this year to try and change them

Joining Gillian are from the Poverty Truth Network Emma Jackson and new team member Chrissy Wright and David Baxter who they met through the Disability Forum

Host Gillian Oliver catches up with more guests from the recent Network Lunch meeting at The Holy Trinity Church in Blackpool

This meeting talked about the recent reply from the CEO of the NHS in Blackpool after hearing the last podcast, Job search issues and the help from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and things for your diary like the up-coming away day and next Disability Forum meeting.

In this episode were Emma Jackson, Dick Cartmell and Leon Davey from the Poverty Truth Network, Sandra, Chrissy, David and Leslie

The Poem, Dick referred to was The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, link is below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGB_K_xlHdI

Host Gillian Oliver catches up with more guests from the recent Network Lunch meeting at The Holy Trinity Church in Blackpool

This meeting talked about the good news within the group and moving issues forward like bullying and fly tipping and things for your diary like the up-coming away day and next Disability Forum meeting.

In this episode were, some gardening tips from Leon, more disability issues from Bella and Phil and it was great to see regular Chris Boyle back