Podcasty BBPCF –
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New episode – Episode 10: A Conversation with Jo Meehan, Associate Director of CAMHS
Episode 10: A Conversation with Jo Meehan, Associate Director of CAMHS
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🎙️ Guest: Jo Meehan, Associate Director of CAMHS
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📅 Published: May 2026
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⏱️ 38 minutes
In the latest episode of Let’s Talk SEND, Kerri speaks with Jo Meehan, Associate Director of CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), about mental health support for children and young people across Bedfordshire.
The episode explores how families can access CAMHS support, the current challenges facing mental health services, and how services are evolving to better support children, young people and families. Jo also shares insight into her role and offers helpful guidance for parent carers navigating mental health support pathways.
This episode is ideal for parent carers, professionals and anyone wanting to better understand children and young people’s mental health services, SEND support and CAMHS pathways in Bedfordshire.
Episodes 1 -9
Episode 1: An Introduction to Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum and Let’s Talk SEND!
Hosts: BBPCF Operational Team - Kerri, Val, Sophie and Lee
In the inaugural episode of Let’s Talk SEND!, listeners meet the BBPCF team and learn about the purpose, aspirations, and values behind the podcast. The team share their goals for supporting the SEND community in Bedford Borough by providing open conversation, targeted information, and collaboration across local services.
📅 Published: June 2025
⏱️ Duration: 42 minutes
Episode 4: A Conversation with Augustina Williams - Head of Service, Bedfordshire and Luton Community Paediatrics Service
Guest: Augustina Williams, Head of Service
In this episode, we sit down with Augustina for a brilliant conversation about putting humanity back into services, the motivations behind her work, local developments in health services, and plenty more.
📅 Published: November 2025
⏱️ Duration: 42 minutes
Episode 7: Tim Long - Head of School Support Services
Guest: Tim Long, Head of School Support Services
In this episode Tim speaks with Kerri about working with parents and schools, the importance of communication, the current strengths and challenges within the SEND system, and the growing adversarial and legal pressures facing SEND.
📅 Published: January 2026
⏱️ Duration: 41 minutes
Episode 2: Listening to Parents, Supporting Children: A Conversation with Bedford Borough’s Chris Morris, Chief Education Officer
Guest: Chris Morris, Local Authority
In this episode of Let’s Talk SEND, Kerri speaks with Chris Morris, Chief Education Officer at Bedford Borough, about improving support and opportunities for children and young people with SEND, including inclusive initiatives across education, early years and community services.
📅 Published: September 2025
⏱️ Duration: 48 minutes
Episode 5: A Conversation with Simon Harwin – Director of Children’s Community Health Services
Guest: Simon Harwin – Director of Children’s Community Health Services
In this episode we have a chat with Simon about his role, working collaboratively, waiting lists and how to work within a system that often seems overwhelmed.
📅 Published: December 2025
⏱️ Duration: 42 minutes
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Episode 8: A Conversation with Jordan Clover - Head of Community and Specialist Nursing
Guest: Jordan Clover - Head of Community and Specialist Nursing
In this episode, Kerri chats with Jordan about special educational needs and disabilities, the realities of navigating the school system, and Jordan’s advice and encouragement for families of children with medically complex needs who may be feeling isolated.
📅 Published: February 2026
⏱️ Duration: 39 minutes
Episode 3: A Conversation with Nicola Ready, Head of SEND
Guest: Nicola Ready, Local Authority
In this episode of Let's Talk SEND we talk with Nicola Ready, Head of SEND, Bedford Borough, about her journey and experiences within SEND. She shares insights into supporting children and families, the challenges faced, and the importance of collaboration between schools, services, and parents.
📅 Published: October 2025
⏱️ Duration: 32 minutes
Episode 6: Hawaa Empower – Removing Barriers with Shapna and Nisbar
Guests: Shapna and Nisbar
In this episode, we talk with Shapna and Nisbar about working together across different communities to encourage inclusion and break down barriers.
📅 Published: December 2025
⏱️ Duration: 36 minutes
Episode 9: A Conversation with Terry Steele – SENDIAS
Guest: Terry Steele, Team Lead at Bedford Borough SENDIAS
A discussion about SENDIAS support, understanding your rights, early intervention, and how SENDIAS works alongside families navigating the SEND system.
📅 Published: April 2026
⏱️ Duration: 26 minutes
Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these podcasts belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum (BBPCF). The content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or educational advice.