EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 47 MIN
“Broken Systems, Real Lives” Social Care and Access to Work with Luis Canto E Castro
from Let’s Talk About… Unheard Stories · host Nicky
Send us Fan MailBroken Systems, Real Lives Adult Social Care. Access to Work. Postcode lotteries. Endless paperwork. Delayed support. It’s the reality for too many disabled people in the UK.In this episode, I speak with Luis, a fierce disability advocate and founder of Unstoppable Living. Drawing on his own experiences, Luis shares what it’s like to navigate these broken systems, and what it would take to build support that’s dignified, timely, and equitable.We cover:The emotional and logistical nightmare of social careThe postcode lottery and why local authority mattersThe truth about Access to Work delays and who they hurt mostWhat change could look like and where to startThis conversation is raw, informed, and rooted in lived experience.👤 Connect with Luis on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/unstoppablecrazycrippleorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablecrazycripple/Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast
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Send us Fan Mail Broken Systems, Real Lives Adult Social Care. Access to Work. Postcode lotteries. Endless paperwork. Delayed support. It’s the reality for too many disabled people in the UK. In this episode, I speak with Luis, a fierce disability advocate and founder of Unstoppable Living. Drawing on his own experiences, Luis shares what it’s like to navigate these broken systems, and what it would take to build support that’s dignified, timely, and equitable. We cover: The emotional and lo...
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