Dates-n-Mates Direct
By Dates-n-Mates Scotland
Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
Co-Hosted by Andrew, John Paul, Sarah, John and Katrina. Each episode is entirely led by people with a learning disability to share their views and experiences in their own way.
datesnmates.org.uk
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Dates-n-Mates DirectJul 13, 2021
How to spot an online scam
In this episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct... Katrina shares her quick top tips on what a scam is, how to spot a scam and what to do if you think you have been scammed.
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Learning Disability Week: Digital Inclusion
In this episode our Directors introduce you to the theme of Scottish Learning Disability Week 2024: Digital Inclusion... what does digital inclusion mean? Why are some people with a learning disability digitally excluded? and how can you get involved in the week?
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
LDAN Bill Consultation: Relationships
In this episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct, Andrew explains the relationships section of the LDAN* Bill currently under consideration by the Scottish Government.
The Learning Disability, Autism, and Neurodiversity bill.
The current consultation for this bill is open until the 21st of April.
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Human Rights Day 2023
In this episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct, Falkirk Director John Clarke, interviews Sarah and Charlie from SCLD all about human rights.
They discuss what human rights are, who they are for, why they are important and how you can find out more about your human rights.
This episode is being released around Human Rights Day 2023 to encourage more people to find out about their human rights and how they can champion them in their own lives.
Thank you to Sarah and Charlie for joining John and sharing all your wisdom!
Dates-n-Mates: https://datesnmates.org.uk/
SCLD: The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities - SCLD
Learning Disability Week 2023 - Leadership #LeadtoChange
The 1st-7th of May 2023, is Learning Disability Week in Scotland, with the theme of leadership #LeadtoChange.
Dates-n-Mates are led by a team of Directors who are four fantastic colleagues with lived experience of a learning disability themselves. Andrew, John, John Paul and Sarah have all completed the SCLD 'Future Leaders' course. They discuss how this course has improved their leadership skills in their roles as Dates-n-Mates Directors.
Dates-n-Mates are proud to be led by people with a learning disability who help us shape the charity and offer the best opportunities for our members, making valuable change in the community.
Dates-n-Mates Directors Discuss Completing Our Future Leaders Course
In this episode you will here from Dates-n-Mates Directors Sarah Paterson and Andrew McCartney. They discuss completing Our Futures Leaders course, delivered by Inspiring Scotland and Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities. We hear what learning they took from it and how they are putting it into practice in their roles at Dates-n-Mates
Dates-n-Mates Director Interviewing new colleagues
Hear about what it's like to be part of the Dates-n-Mates team and listen to colleagues talk about the events.
Reduce the stress & overwhelm in the countdown to Christmas
Do you find the Christmas period stressful?
In this episode, Dates-n-Mates Aberdeen Director, Sarah, shares her tips and experiences on reducing stress and overwhelm in the lead up to Christmas.
Welcome to Episode 8 of Dates-n-Mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.
Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
SCLD Future Leaders Course Review
John Paul and John discuss their experiences of the Future Leaders course they recently graduated from. This course is ran by Scottish Commission for learning disabilities (SCLD) and Inspiring Scotland to help people with learning disabilities develop the skills needed to become leaders in their own lives.
Welcome to Episode 7 of Dates-n-Mates Direct – a podcast filled with short friendly conversations brought to you by Dates-n-Mates Directors and members.
Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland, directly themselves.
Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Meeting a new friend in lockdown: An interview with Andy and Richard
Richard and Andy discuss their friendship story with host Sarah in this latest episode.
Richard and Andy first connected online during lockdown through a Dates-n-Mates friendship matched Zoom call. They then went on to meet up in person where their friendship blossomed.
Welcome to Episode 6 of Dates-n-Mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.
Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Interview with Dates-n-Mates member: Malcolm
Let's talk about what it is like to be a Dates-n-Mates member.
Host, Andrew McCartney, chats with Dates-n-Mates member and friend, Malcolm Laurie, in this episode. They chat about Malcolm's experiences being a member of the project - meeting new friends and singing in our talent show.
Dates-n-Mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.
dates-n-mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Overcoming Anxiety coming out of Lockdown
Lets talk anxiety and coming out of lockdown!
Host, Sarah Paterson, shares her thoughts and advice on how we can all overcome any anxiety we might feel as we begin to ease out of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Sarah has a passion for sharing her anti-stress, anti-anxiety and calming ideas which she has often shared with dates-n-mates members and staff. Now she shares some of her top tips with you too.
Dates-n-Mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.
Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Find out more about the Dates-n-Mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Let's talk: Relationships!
Let's talk about relationships!
Host, Andrew McCartney, chats with fellow dates-n-mates Directors, Sarah Paterson and John Clarke about their relationship advice and experiences.
dates-n-mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.
dates-n-mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Dates-n-mates Directors talk Politics!
Hello! Welcome to dates-n-mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by dates-n-mates Directors and members.
dates-n-mates is a Scottish charity project tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
Host, Andrew McCartney, chats with fellow dates-n-mates Director, Holly Millar about UK politics in this latest episode.
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics, sharing direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Find out more about the dates-n-mates project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Welcome to Dates-n-Mates Direct!
Hello! Welcome to Dates-n-Mates Direct – a new podcast filled with friendly conversations brought to you by Dates-n-Mates.
Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity project supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities.
Meet your co-hosts (Dates-n-Mates Directors) Andrew McCartney and John-Paul Moffat as they introduce you to the podcast!
This podcast will discuss a variety of topics and share direct experiences and opinions of people with learning disabilities.
Find out more about the project on our Facebook Page and website
Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license