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 has two hosts: Dr Linda de Caestecker and Lucy Johnston.
Dr Linda de Caestecker, former Director of Public Health and experienced paediatrician, leads warm, accessible conversations designed for parents, carers and families. Her episodes cover topics such as childhood trauma, fostering, resilience, separation and mental health, with expert guests offering practical guidance and compassionate insight.
Lucy Johnston is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with a long-standing commitment to social affairs, health, and children’s welfare. In her episodes, she shares powerful stories about young people in care and explores the systems that shape their lives. With a background in investigative reporting, Lucy began her career at The Big Issue before moving to The Observer and later The Sunday Express, where she is Health and Social Affairs Editor. Her work has exposed neglect in care homes, failures in mental health services, and injustices faced by vulnerable children and families.
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 - Raising Steady Kids in an Unsteady World with George Hoskin OBE
Care Visions Family Talk | Raising Steady Kids in an Unsteady World
How do we raise steady kids in an unsteady world?
In this Family Talk conversation, Dr Linda de Caestecker is joined by George Hosking OBE, founder of the WAVE Trust and leading expert on childhood trauma, alongside Danny Henderson, Service Manager at Care Visions Residential.
Together, they explore how the last few years have shaped the way young people connect, behave and cope — and what families can do to respond with confidence and clarity.
We discuss:
- How digital life is reshaping identity, attention and attachment
- The emotional toll on parents and carers — and how to respond without burning out
- What trauma-aware, future-focused support looks like in practice
- Grounded ways to build calm, trust and connection — even on the toughest days
About our guests
- George Hosking OBE is the founder of WAVE Trust, a former senior business leader turned psychologist and criminologist, whose pioneering work has influenced UK government policy and transformed approaches to childhood trauma and violence prevention.
- Danny Henderson is Service Manager at Care Visions Residential with decades of experience supporting young people in care, leading teams, and shaping best practice across the sector.
About the host
Dr Linda de Caestecker is a public health expert and former Director of Public Health for Greater Glasgow and Clyde. She has over 30 years’ experience in health, justice and social care, and brings warmth and clarity to conversations with leading voices on family and child wellbeing.