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How Can I Manage My Health When I Leave Prison?

Life After Prison

Release Date: 05/16/2024

From Medical Aspirations to Leading a Social Enterprise | Sobanan Narenthiran show art From Medical Aspirations to Leading a Social Enterprise | Sobanan Narenthiran

Life After Prison

Zak and Jules sit down with Sobanan Narenthiran, CEO of Breakthrough, to discuss his journey from dreaming of being a doctor to navigating life after prison. Sobanan shares how his sentence impacted his family and why they’re his biggest motivation to stay out, as well as reflecting on his unexpected path to becoming a CEO, his plans for the future, and the changes he hopes to see in the criminal justice system.  This podcast is also available as a video – just search on YouTube. Breakthrough are currently recruiting for their next bootcamp, more info can be found here:   ...

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Life After Prison The Spark: Faye show art Life After Prison The Spark: Faye

Life After Prison

In this episode Jules is joined by audio producer, Faye. While in prison, Faye found herself presenting regular shows on National Prison Radio. Now, together with Jules, she continues this work on the outside with the Prison Radio Association. Faye talks about her passion for fitness, being a parent in prison and her work on the Secret Life of Prisons podcast.    Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Your feedback is really important as it lets our funders know what you think of the project, and helps make sure they...

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Reflections, Goals and Growth show art Reflections, Goals and Growth

Life After Prison

In this episode, Zak and Jules explore what it’s like adjusting to life after prison, reflecting on their personal journeys, and the superstitions many people have when leaving. They hear from a listener who opens up about his entrepreneurial journey post-release and discuss the often-overlooked experiences of family and friends during this transition.  This podcast is also available as a video – just search on YouTube. Useful organisations: Tomorrow’s Women (Wirral/Chester) – A women-only charity that provides support for women leaving prison or those at risk of offending....

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Life After Prison The Spark: Beatrice show art Life After Prison The Spark: Beatrice

Life After Prison

In this episode Jules chats to Beatrice, who has very recently been released from prison. As an aspiring prison reformer, Beatrice talks about using her experience for good. Together, Beatrice and Jules discuss the mix of emotions that come with release, the current state of the prison system and Beatrice’s hopes for the future. Useful links and organisations:  Beatrice’s Spectator Article   Prison Reform Trust   The Longford Trust    Open University     Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to...

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How Prison Sparked a Mission to Prevent Youth Offending | Joel Dunn show art How Prison Sparked a Mission to Prevent Youth Offending | Joel Dunn

Life After Prison

In this episode, Joel Dunn, founder of The Paradigm Project, shares his journey from prison to founding a charity focused on preventing youth involvement in the criminal justice system. He talks about his background, how it all started with a mentoring course in prison, and the support network that helped him rebuild his life. Joel also discusses the importance of understanding his own story, why he chose to work in prevention, and the impact of The Paradigm Project’s work. Plus, he shares insights from his research into the school-to-prison pipeline.   This podcast is also available...

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Life After Prison The Spark: Barbara show art Life After Prison The Spark: Barbara

Life After Prison

  In this episode, Jules sits down with social impact entrepreneur, Barbara Burton. While awaiting trail, Barbara wrote a sixteen-page business plan, which became her first social enterprise during her twelve month prison sentence. Barbara talks about becoming an entrepreneur, the art of pivoting and being named as one of the BBC’s 100 Women of the World.    Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Your feedback is really important as it lets our funders know what you think of the project, and helps make sure they...

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Released From Prison Early? show art Released From Prison Early?

Life After Prison

In this episode of Life After Prison, Zak and Jules discuss the SDS40 scheme which facilitates early release from prison. They reflect on their own experiences and on the impact of families and friends of those being released. They discuss whether this scheme is a long-term solution and if not, what needs to change.  Have your say: There is a parliamentary inquiry into prison culture running until the 10th January. The inquiry wants to hear from people with direct experiences of prison, both as prisoners and staff. Your experiences and opinions are valuable and could help improve the...

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Life After Prison The Spark: Catherine show art Life After Prison The Spark: Catherine

Life After Prison

In this episode Jules speaks to Catherine, a qualified personal trainer at Fitness Rush. Catherine and Jules share a love of fitness – but it’s something Catherine only recently discovered on her sobriety journey. After living through cycles of addiction, homelessness and criminality, Catherine talks about finding stability, being nominated for a National Fitness Award, and using her past as her purpose.  Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Your feedback is really important as it lets our funders know what you think of the...

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Why the Justice System Needs to Change for Women | Kate Fraser show art Why the Justice System Needs to Change for Women | Kate Fraser

Life After Prison

In this episode of Life After Prison, we’re joined by Kate Fraser, Head of Practice at Women In Prison, an organisation dedicated to supporting women impacted by the criminal justice system. Kate shares her journey through the prison system and into this work, exploring the unique challenges women face within the system. Kate also shares her vision of what real, systemic change could look like for women in the justice system and why inclusive, trauma-informed approaches are key to creating lasting solutions. This podcast is also available as a video – just search on YouTube. Our...

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Life After Prison The Spark: Kirsty B show art Life After Prison The Spark: Kirsty B

Life After Prison

In this episode, Jules is in conversation with Kirsty. Kirsty had a tough childhood, and was exposed to drugs and violence from an early age, she was also let down by the people who were supposed to care for her.  She went on to battle with her own addictions, and while spending time in prison found a path to recovery. Kirsty now spends her time helping other people coming out of prison to do the same. Useful organisations: Ingeus The Turnaround Project- Women's Work https://www.womens-work.org.uk/projects/the-turn-around-project/ Contact us: If anything you’ve heard in this podcast...

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This week we're throwing it back to a really useful episode about managing your health once you have left prison. Kate Morrissey from NHS England joins us to explain how to register with a GP, talk about the NHS Reconnect service and how to access it and provides information about where else you can go for support for different healthcare needs. 

Organisations mentioned: How to register with a GP surgery – https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/h...

If you have problems registering with a GP surgery you can call the NHS England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 311 22 33 or contact your local Healthwatch (https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/)

Groundswell GP Registration Toolkit – https://groundswell.org.uk/wp-content... Groundswell 'My right to healthcare' cards – https://groundswell.org.uk/all-resour...

The NHS website – https://www.nhs.uk/

Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111 (https://111.nhs.uk/) or call 111 from your phone (calls are free).

Call 111 to speak to someone if you need to: discuss complex medical problems, discuss worries about a long-term condition, get end-of-life care, or report a death, report child protection or vulnerable adult concerns

Other ways to contact 111 if you have a hearing problem or need help in other languages – https://111.nhs.uk/Help/OtherWays

Support from your local pharmacy – https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/presc... Frank (Drug Helpline) Help & Advice – https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help Mental Health Charity MIND – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...

Citizens Advice – https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Contact us: If anything you’ve heard in today’s episode has helped you, or if you just want to get in touch, please do.

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