Did you know Bryony Shannon was once paraded through the streets of Leicester dressed as a pint of Guinness? No? Well, that’s exactly the kind of scoop you can expect from Changing It Up and Clenton’s legendary ‘Famous Five’ questions.In this latest episode, we dive deep into a rich conversation with Bryony about the power of language and her upcoming book which is due out this September.Together, we explore:

• How language shapes the culture of social care.
• How it influences identity and can take on a life of its own.
• Moving from ‘them and us’ to ‘all of us’.
• Reframing the core purpose of Adult Social Care.
• Why relationships, connection, and trust matter most.
• Clenton’s personal reflections on drawing on care and support.
• How to stop using language to ‘filter people out’ and instead use it to ‘bring people in’.
• The importance of belonging.
• A timely, thoughtful unpacking of the word ‘prevention’.

Wow! This one’s a must-listen for fans of Bryony’s brilliant blog, anyone excited about her upcoming book, and everyone working to champion real change in social care!