Get Families Talking

Get Families Talking

Get Families Talking is a popular show aired every Thursday at 5 -6 pm on Unity 93.5 FM. The show is hosted by Hafsha, who is passionate about the importance of families learning together. Every week different guests are introduced to listeners with exciting discussions that stimulate different generations of families into healthy conversations. The show always ends with the hope that conversations continue at home. When the show starts, families listen. When the listening stops, families get talking!

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September 23, 2024 53 mins
Welcome to “Get Families Talking”—a heartfelt podcast where we dive into the vital conversations surrounding autism and neurodiversity. 

In this episode, host Hafsha is joined by resident GP Dr. Yasmin and autism expert Nora Young from Birmingham Resilience Education and Wellbeing Services (BRUISE). Together, they tackle the complexities of autism, shedding light on the challenges families face, especially those in de...
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Welcome to “Maths on the Beach: Empowering Women Through Learning”, where education meets adventure! In this exciting episode, we dive into a blog post from Smartlyte / Get Families Talking that highlights an inspiring journey to break down the barriers preventing adults, particularly women from deprived communities in Birmingham, from embracing maths.

Tune in as we explore the unique challenges these women face, from...
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September 16, 2024 11 mins
Welcome to “Digital Health: Empowering Communities”, the podcast that dives deep into the heart of Birmingham and Solihull's most pressing digital challenges. Brought to you by SmartLyte/Get Families Talking, this series unpacks the transformative research highlighted in a groundbreaking Birmingham Solihull Integrated Care System (BSoL ICS) report.

Join us as we explore how our work is bridging the digital divide. Thr...
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January 23, 2022 50 mins
As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we Get Families Talking about support for the money worries it has brought to light.
 
Research shows that people who talk about money:
 
  • make better and less risky financial decisions
  • have stronger personal relationships
  • help their children form good lifetime money habits
  • feel less stressed or anxious and more in control...
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November 13, 2021 49 mins
Why talk about money?

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we Get Families Talking about support for the money worries it has brought to light.

Research shows that people who talk about money:

  • make better and less risky financial decisions
  • have stronger personal relationships
  • help their children form good lifetime money h...
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In this podcast we speak with Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar, MBE, Birmingham City Council.

Birmingham is on a journey to cleaner air.

Pollution in the air, mainly caused by vehicles on the roads, is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city.

Our population is growing, new buildings are go...
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11.3 million people in the UK don’t have the basic digital skills they need to thrive in today’s world. How much are they missing out on?

On this podcast we are joined by Joanna Boosey and Chris Watkinson, Group Transformation, Lloyds Bank. Lloyds Bank believe learning should be available to everyone. So when their research revealed that millions of people in the UK still need digital skills, they created the Academy...
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The Partnership was established in 2018 to help children to flourish in the city. The Board of partners is accountable for the outcomes for children, young people and families, and we have a small team that leads changes across the city.

The show was recorded to raise the new measures of support available across the city due to the corona virus outbreak.

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Twitter @Smartlyte
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Do you know about credit unions? This podcast was recorded during 'Talk Money, Talk Pensions' Week.

The goal of Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week is to encourage everyone to open up about their finances. Discussing money and pension savings can feel taboo but in fact sharing thoughts about your money, whether good or bad, can be very valuable.Taking a little time to talk can lead to changing your habits, understanding y...
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In this podcast we discuss the subject of illegal money lending.

The England Illegal Money Lending Team work within local communities, within education, and with partner agencies including the police. Since 2004, the England Illegal Money Lending Team have supported over 30,000 people and written off over £83 million worth of illegal debt.

It is estimated that there are 310,000 people in debt to ...
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In this podcast, Hafsha meets Cathy Bedney, Director of Sixth Form at Aston University Sixth Form (previously known as Aston University Engineering Academy).

Life is full of transitions but for those parents who have experienced it, the transition from GCSE to Sixth Form can be a very stressful time. This podcast provides excellent tips and insights for both parents and young people who are yet to experience it. 
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November 6, 2019 15 secs
Coming Soon... The podcast of Get Families Talking, a popular radio show aired every Thursday at 5 -6 pm on Unity 93.5 FM.

The show is hosted by Hafsha, who is passionate about the importance of families learning together.

Every week different guests are introduced to listeners with exciting discussions that stimulate different generations of families into healthy conversations. The ...
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