Join Zafar and Usman where we will be discussing: 'Foster Care' in Hour 1, followed by 'Longevity' in Hour 2 Foster Care The UK foster care crisis has reached critical levels with severe shortages of carers threatening the wellbeing of vulnerable children across the nation. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in foster care today, highlighting personal stories of transformation and discussing how communities can respond to this urgent need with compassion, practical support, and collective action. Longevity Join us as we explore what it means to age gracefully, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through honest conversation and expert insight, we’ll talk about staying active, finding purpose, and embracing change as we grow older, highlighting the value of wisdom, resilience, and self-compassion that deepens with time. Guests: Dr Jenny Molloy: “Hackney Child,” Dr Jenny Molloy is a bestselling author, adviser to government bodies, and a care leaver herself Terry Galloway: Terry Galloway is a care-experienced campaigner and the founder of Norman Galloway Homes, a not-for-profit supporting care leavers with housing Kathleen Toner: leads The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland, supporting foster families and shaping regional policy Cllr John Spence: Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care at Essex County Council, which has been pioneering innovative work in early intervention and family safeguarding Leslie Kenny: Founder and CEO of Oxford Healthspan Producers: Aisha Allybux and Sabiha Tariq

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