
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks is a podcast series that brings together voices from across care, education, health and community support to explore what it really means to care — and to be cared for.
The series includes two strands:
Care Visions Family Talk is hosted by Dr Linda de Caestecker, former Director of Public Health and experienced paediatrician. These warm, accessible conversations are designed for parents, carers and families. Topics include childhood trauma, fostering, resilience, separation and mental health, with expert guests offering practical guidance and compassionate insight.
Care Visions Professional Talk is hosted by Humphrey Hawksley, award-winning author, broadcaster and former BBC foreign correspondent. These in-depth episodes are created for those working in or studying social care, health, education and related fields. Guests include thought leaders, researchers and practitioners discussing the emotional realities, challenges and evolving practices in work with children, young people and families.
Whether you're a parent, a professional, or someone passionate about care and community, Care Visions Talks offers space to listen, reflect and learn.
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Family Talk - ADHD and Trauma, Preventing Negative Cycles
Family Talk Live: ADHD, Trauma and the Young Mind
Caring for children with complexity – with Professor Helen Minnis
Caring for a child with ADHD brings energy, individuality, and challenge - and when trauma is also part of their story, the path can feel even more complicated. If you've ever found yourself stuck in a loop, wondering how best to support a young person in your care, this episode was made for you.
In this special edition of Care Visions Family Talk Live, we welcomed Professor Helen Minnis (University of Glasgow) to explore how trauma and neurodiversity intersect, and to share practical, research-informed approaches for supporting young people with complex needs.
About our guest:
Helen Minnis is Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Glasgow. Her long-standing clinical and research work has focused on the psychiatric impact of abuse and neglect in childhood. Her recent research includes randomised controlled trials of infant mental health services for children in foster care and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy for primary school-aged children in adoptive or foster placements.
Helen also leads behavioural genetic studies investigating the role of abuse and neglect in the context of neurodevelopment across the life-course. Her collaborative work spans institutions including King’s College London, the Universities of Aalborg and Aarhus in Denmark, and the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Hosted by:
Dr Linda de Caestecker, a leading public health expert with over 30 years’ experience. Former Director of Public Health for Greater Glasgow and Clyde, she currently advises the Scottish Government and holds board roles with Community Justice Scotland and Glasgow City Mission.