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Welcome to the Living With SMA Podcast.

In this latest episode, Michaela Hollywood, Luis Canto E Castro and Katy Etherington talk openly about Personal Assistants and share their own personal views and individual stories.

-- SOME BACKGROUND --
There is a huge shortage of PAs in the UK at the moment, and this is impacting on thousands of people across the disabled community.

To promote a broader view of what it's like to be a PA, and to share the brilliant work PAs do, SMA UK would love you to share your pictures and PA stories using the hashtag #ItsNotJustCare , tagging SMA UK on social media and / or emailing: [email protected]

Twitter: twitter.com/SMA_UK_
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
1:33 - What is a Personal Assistant (PA) and what do they do?
3:48 - What does having a PA mean for you?
9:00 - Positive personal stories about PA’s
15:23 - Where did you find your latest PA(s)?
33:19 - How long does a PA normally work with you for?
41:41 - What does a life without a PA look like for you?
50:10 - Is being a PA a skilled role?
56:54 - What can we do to attract more people to the profession?

If you do have any questions for Michaela, Luis, Katy and the team at SMA UK please email us at [email protected]

USEFUL LINKS:
Video that shares personal examples of NHS Funded Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Local Authority Funded Social Care in action:
   • Living with SMA - Getting the Most from yo...  

NHS Funded Continuing Healthcare (CHC):
https://www.livingwithsma.org.uk/heal...

Local Authority (LA) Funded Social Care:
https://www.livingwithsma.org.uk/heal...

What is the role of a PA:
This video from 'ruils independent living' is over 9 years old now, but explains the role brilliantly!
   • What is the role of a Personal Assistant?  

Personal Assistants (PAs):
https://www.livingwithsma.org.uk/adul...

Employing your own PAs:
https://www.livingwithsma.org.uk/pers...