VIDEOS
Probation as Social Work
Prof. Rob Canton of De Montfort University,
Leicester, has recorded an excellent lecture on the
subject of probation as social work, as part of De
Montfort's Prison and Probation Research Hub
series. Rob's presentation will be of interest and
value to any practitioners and students with an
interest in this issue and is freely available on
YouTube - click here.
Unspoken
A documentary that aired on RTÉ on18th Nov. '21,
follows Cormac, Eoin, and Daniel as they share their
deeply personal and troubling experiences with
eating disorders. The documentary comes
as Bodywhys: The Eating Disorder Association of
Ireland has seen a 105% increase in men seeking
help through its services in 2021.
Unspoken on RTE Player
12 PRACTICE LINKS // DECEMBER 2021
APPS & SOCIAL MEDIA
PODCASTS
MS Explored
An accessible podcast
resource for anyone living
with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
or for anyone who may want
to learn more about MS:
https://www.ms-society.ie/
ms-explored-podcast
T h e r e a r e 3 e p i s o d e s
available, each featuring a person with MS and a
healthcare professional. In Episode 1, a person
diagnosed with MS a decade ago speaks about their
diagnosis. Other episodes include discussions of
family life and MS, and work and education and MS.
Changes With Annie Macmanus
In this podcast series, Irish DJ,
Annie Macmanus talks to a host of
fascinating people, about change.
In this episode, she talks to
celebrated artist, Alison Lapper
(MBE), best known for being the
subject of the famous sculpture of
her 'limbless body' heavily pregnant with her son
Parys, which rested on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar
square, causing uproar at the time. Parys was born
able bodied and healthy. Alison spent nearly two
decades having to prove herself capable as a mother
to social services and the general public. At 19, Parys
died following mental health and addiction struggles.
In this raw conversation, Alison talks about her
mother's rejection of her as a baby, her childhood in
care and the challenges she has faced in society as a
disabled person and mother. Alison speaks about her
unique bond with Parys and the issues surrounding his
death, highlighting changes needed to help those
living with disabilities or mental health illnesses.
Changes - Alison Lapper