ABLE TO CARE

Welcome to the Able to Care Podcast

Discover inspiring conversations that empower, inform, and advocate for individuals living with disabilities. The AbleHub Podcast brings stories, expert insights, and real-life experiences to help raise awareness and promote inclusivity in all aspects of life.

Elderly woman by window with caregiver and bold text

July 14, 2026 min

15 min

Dementia and Refusing Personal Care: How to Reduce Distress and Build Trust

Rhiannon Hughes featured on the Able to Care Podcast discussing therapeutic children's homes, trauma-informed care, recruitment, trust and improving outcomes for care-experienced young people in Part 2.

July 7, 2026 min

24 min

What Children's Homes Really Need: Rhiannon Hughes on Staffing, Trust and Therapeutic Care (Part 2)

Rhiannon Hughes featured on the Able to Care Podcast discussing growing up in care, childhood trauma, sibling separation and life after the care system in Part 1 of a two-part interview.

June 30, 2026 min

24 min

Growing Up in Care: Rhiannon Hughes on Trauma, Survival and Sibling Separation (Part 1)

Parent and teenager sitting across a table with a mobile phone between them discussing social media use and digital boundaries, with the text "Why Social Media Bans Don't Work"

June 23, 2026 min

19 min

Why Social Media Bans Don't Work: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Phones, Screens and Behaviour

Woman writing beside text about AI carers

June 16, 2026 min

49 min

The Kindness Code: Building Therapeutic Children's Homes Through Connection, Compassion and Confidence

Elderly woman walking in care home corridor

June 9, 2026 min

10 min

Why People with Dementia Pace: Understanding Walking, Distress and Unmet Need

Teacher comforting a young child outside a primary school with the words “Make a Child Feel Like They Belong”, representing belonging, trauma-informed education and emotional support in schools.

June 2, 2026 min

59 min

Why Belonging Matters: Understanding Behaviour, Trauma & School Exclusion | Dr Lisa Cherry

Child in a classroom with the word liar on his shirt while an adult stands behind looking confused, illustrating behaviour, shame and misunderstanding in children

April 3, 2026 min

14 min

Is It Lying or Coping? Rethinking Children’s Behaviour for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers

Person pointing at Google search for autism advice marked as outdated, highlighting the need for updated understanding of autism, behaviour and support strategies(21)

March 31, 2026 min

60 min

Understanding Autism Beyond Behaviour: Science, Hope and Practical Support for Parents and Caregivers

Carer and child beside a tower of building blocks with the words “Attention-Seeking? Or Connection Seeking?” highlighting a podcast episode about behaviour that challenges, attachment and behaviour support.

March 27, 2026 min

13 min

Attention-Seeking or Connection-Seeking? Understanding Behaviour That Challenges

Older woman looking bored while sitting at a bingo table with the text “Dementia wellbeing is more than bingo night”, promoting a podcast episode about dementia care, care home wellbeing and burnout support.

March 24, 2026 min

59 min

Why Wellbeing Matters in Care Homes: Dementia, Burnout and Better Support with Surraya Sadr

Child and adult arguing on a rollercoaster ride with text “Once you’re on the rollercoaster you can’t get off”, illustrating behaviour escalation and the importance of early de-escalation.

March 20, 2026 min

16 min

How to De-Escalate Behaviour: 4 Practical Steps That Actually Work