YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. - Season 2, Episode 6 - Kim Farmer on being a child carer for a sibling
Release Date: 09/30/2025
YOUR HOME, THEIR WORKPLACE - Season 3, Episode 4 with Dr. Tom Matthew talking about your wellbeing when managing care staff in your home.
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode, Cecily is joined by Tom Matthew, a former NHS GP, to explore emotional wellbeing and the challenges faced by families who become employers of care staff at home. They discuss the pressures of balancing caregiving with leadership, as well as managing various ‘departments’ such as occupational therapy, HR department, payroll, and more .Dr Matthew explains how emotional intelligence — particularly self-awareness and self- regulation — can improve communication and decision-making. Tom shares practical tools for managing stress, staying calm in difficult situations, and...
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YOUR HOME, THEIR WORKPLACE - Season 3, Episode 3 with Marc Jones
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
This March episode is being published earlier than normal because of some significant employment law changes. We encourage you, if you’ve not done so already, to talk to your HR provider to ensure that policies, procedures and practical management is in place. Managing people well is so important so that employment costs don’t spiral. In this episode, Cecily is joined by specialist employment solicitor and mediator Marc Jones to discuss the major employment law changes coming into force in 2026 and 2027 under the Employment Rights Act. Marc explains how these reforms will affect...
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YOUR HOME, THEIR WORKPLACE - Season 3, Episode 2 with Sarah Clayton of Simple Stuff Works
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
Sarah Clayton founded Simple Stuff Works to provide practical equipment and training that supports postural care and prevents avoidable complications for people with limited mobility. In this episode, she shares how her background in education and research led her to build a role that didn’t previously exist. We explore how gravity affects body shape, comfort, and pressure risk — and why positioning must always be personalised. Sarah discusses the importance of collaboration between families, therapists, and care teams, using objective measures to guide decisions....
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YOUR HOME, THEIR WORKPLACE - Season 3, Episode 1 with Daniele Paige, Moving and Handling Practitioner and Trainer
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode, Cecily is joined by Dani, a specialist moving and handling practitioner, for an in-depth conversation on what moving and handling really involves — far beyond basic transfers. They explore the importance of comprehensive moving and handling assessments, why this work must be fully integrated into multidisciplinary team (MDT) care, and how collaboration between OTs, physios, carers, and specialists is essential for safety and dignity. The discussion dives into real-world challenges such as planning holidays for people with complex needs, including air travel, specialist...
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End Of Year 2025. YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode S2 E9 Cecily ends 2025 and looks forward to 2026. She gives a brief recap of the episodes over the past 18 months, invites you to catch up on any you’ve missed, and offers you a copy of her book, Employing Care Staff in Your Home. Cecily wishes you the best health and wellbeing in 2026, joy and sunshine in your life - these things that money can’t buy. Keep in touch with Cecily at cecilylalloo.com.
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YOUR HOME, THEIR WORKPLACE - Season 2, Episode 8 - Occupational Health with Debbie Holder
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode, Cecily speaks with Debbie Holder, an occupational health expert with over 30 years of experience. They break down what occupational health is, how it differs from occupational therapy, and why it’s essential for anyone employing care staff at home. Debbie explains how Occupational Health supports both employers and employees, especially when health issues, sickness absence, or performance changes arise. In this episode of YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE learn about How occupational health supports situations like long-term sickness, repeated absence, stress, safety...
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YOUR HOME, THEIR WORKPLACE - Season 2, Episode 7 - Talking about Live-in Care with Janet Shreeve
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode, host Cecily Lalloo sits down with Janet Shreeve, Director of Shreeve Care Services, to explore the realities, challenges, and rewards of live-in care — a personalised alternative to care homes that helps people remain in the comfort of their own homes. In this episode of YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE learn about What live-in care means and how it differs from traditional care models. The benefits of staying at home for both clients and families. Overcoming common misconceptions and resistance around having a carer live in. How clients are matched with carers — and why...
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YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. - Season 2, Episode 6 - Kim Farmer on being a child carer for a sibling
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
I met Kim, through my gym. We were partnered to do what’s called an Engine Race - I hadn’t heard the term till then! What stayed with me after our first meeting was the fact that Kim Farmer was caring for her older brother, and had been since she was a child. I knew that Kim would have experiences that I couldn’t imagine and also knew she would have stories to share with other siblings, with parents, and with care staff and other professionals. So, here we are in YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. delving into those experiences. A ‘take home’ tip from Kim for those...
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YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. - Season 2, Episode 5 - David Robson of Mark Bates Ltd, specialists in disability insurance, talks about the importance of home employment insurance.
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode, Cecily speaks with David Robson of Mark Bates Ltd, specialists in disability insurance. David shares his journey into the insurance industry and explains why home employment insurance is essential for families and individuals who employ carers or personal assistants in their homes. We discuss: Why employers’ liability is a legal requirement and what it really covers How home employment insurance goes beyond the basics — including redundancy, personal possessions, legal support, PA or carer replacement, shopper cover and even holiday cancellation cover Common risks...
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YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. - Season 2, Episode 4 - Why a detective sergeant of the Metropolitan Police Force changes direction into HR.
YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.
In this episode, host Cecily Lalloo is joined by Kate Marston, former Detective Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police and now Founder & CEO of MAST People Support, an HR and investigations consultancy. Kate shares her unique journey from policing to corporate HR and unpacks the complex challenges faced by families who employ care staff in their homes. Together, they explore: ● What the legal duty to prevent harassment means for home employers ● How to handle complaints sensitively while fulfilling legal obligations ● The difference between bullying and harassment ● Why intention...
info_outlineI met Kim, through my gym. We were partnered to do what’s called an Engine Race - I hadn’t heard the term till then! What stayed with me after our first meeting was the fact that Kim Farmer was caring for her older brother, and had been since she was a child. I knew that Kim would have experiences that I couldn’t imagine and also knew she would have stories to share with other siblings, with parents, and with care staff and other professionals.
So, here we are in YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. delving into those experiences. A ‘take home’ tip from Kim for those working in this space is - listen to the siblings, they know more than you think they do and give siblings the time and space to be who they are - a child, a teenager. Kim also talks about the impact on the next generation - her children.
Kim, throughout, acknowledges that these are her experiences, her views, her family dynamics and that each person and family will be different. Environment and time impact everyone differently.
I thank Kim for her heartfelt and passionate talk with me and for sharing as she has.
I’d love you to leave a comment, ask a question or tell me your thoughts on this topic or any other.
CONTACT Cecily, buy her book, subscribe to her newsletter and listen to her podcast at cecilylalloo.com.
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