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Stories for change explores a range of equality topics through the eyes of those with lived experience. We will interview our colleagues across the health, social care and charitable sector hearing their experiences to help us reflect on our own practice and challenge our assumptions.
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Stories for change explores a range of equality topics through the eyes of those with lived experience. We will interview our colleagues across the health, social care and charitable sector hearing their experiences to help us reflect on our own practice and challenge our assumptions.
Season 1. Neurodiversity: The journey to an inclusive workplace
Our first series explores neurodiversity at work. We will hear different perspectives and experiences from our neurodivergent colleagues. What are the strengths of a neurodiverse team and what can help foster an inclusive workplace where we can all thrive?
Season 2. Leading anti-racist practice in health and social care
Professor Laura Serrant explores and reflects on Scotland's approach to anti-racism and what this means to our everyday practice.
Episodes
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
45 min
Professor Laura Serrant talks to Director of Midwifery, Women & Children's Services NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Mary Ross-Davie, reflecting on values, experiences of diversity and the influence of these on her work and leadership. This episode is part of our series on leading anti-racist practice in health and social care.
Access a written transcript of S2. Ep2 Leadership and practice in a Sway document.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
16 min
Professor Laura Serrant talks with the Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Aisha Holloway, reflecting on Scotland's anti-racist approach and what it means to them. This episode is part of our series on leading anti-racist practice in health and social care.
Access a written transcript of S2. Ep1 Leading anti-racist practice in health and social care: Reflections on Scotland's approach in a Sway document.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
24 min
Dr Emma Brown is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer, neurodivergent and recently completed the GP training programme. Dr Sarah Sanaghan is a GP Principal in Glasgow and worked with Emma as her educational supervisor on the GP training programme. Emma and Sarah share their experiences, observations and learning from their journey together, with the aim of supporting others working in supervisor or educational roles to increase their awareness and knowledge of neurodivergence.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
36 min
Helen Sikora chats to Jem Freeman from Business Disability Forum, the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We hear about neurodivergence in relation to the Equality Act - duties of employers and protections for employees. Jem also shares best practice for people managers and support available for both managers and individuals.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Access S1. Ep2: People management, policy and practice transcript on Sway
Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
24 min
Helen Sikora speaks with Becky Choat who works for SWAN, an autistic-led charitable organisation. Becky shares her insights and perspectives on the journey to becoming an inclusive workplace, challenging the way things are always done, the mindset and sharing some practical tips.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Access S1. Ep1: An inclusive workplace in the charitable sector transcript on Sway