Frontline Plus August 2026

This month on Frontline Plus, we're joined by Amy Stevens and Dominic Maddocks from Bevan to discuss their involvement in the 2026 Trauma-Informed Film Festival and their film, Sarah's Story.We explore the thinking behind the film, the importance of sharing stories and lived experiences, and how creative approaches can help us better understand the impact of trauma on people's lives.Amy and Dominic reflect on their experience of being involved in the festival, what they hoped to communicate thro [...]

Think Different: Episode Four – Designing BelongingWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world.In our fourth and final episode, Designing Belonging, we bring the series together by exploring what it means to create environments where neurodivergent people feel genuinely accepted, understood and included — not simply expecte [...]

Think Different: Episode Three – The Cost of Fitting inWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world. In episode three, The Cost of Fitting In, we take a deep dive into masking — the ways neurodivergent people may consciously or unconsciously adapt, hide or suppress parts of themselves in order to fit into a world that isn't [...]

his month on Frontline Plus, we’re joined by Rhea Tzallas, a trainee clinical psychologist at Royal Holloway University, to explore moral injury among frontline workers in homelessness services.What happens when the realities of the system make it difficult to do what we feel is right? Rhea explores moral injury, its potential impact on homelessness workers, and why understanding it could help improve support for staff.Rhea is leading the first UK research project exploring moral injury in [...]

Think Different: Episode Two – Context Changes EverythingWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world.In episode two, Context Changes Everything, we look more closely at how neurodiversity shapes people’s lives—and how circumstances can shape their experiences. Through conversations about homelessness, substance use, m [...]

Think Different: Episode One – Different Minds, Different ExperiencesWelcome to Think Different, our four-part series exploring neurodiversity, the experiences of neurodivergent people, and what happens when different minds have to navigate a predominantly neurotypical world.In episode one, Different Minds, Different Experiences, we explore what neurodiversity really means, how it can shape people’s experiences of the world, and the ways that environments, systems and expectations de [...]

Welcome to August's edition of Frontline Plus where we speak to Nicola Wendel from Safer Consultancy. You can find her website here: saferconsultancy.co.uk/Do you want to be a guest on future episodes or have any feedback? Email us at [email protected] frontline_plus_august_2026.mp3File Size: 41133 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

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In this special episode of Frontline, we explore the world of the manosphere, toxic masculinity, and the growing influence these narratives are having on men, boys, relationships, and wider society. It's a challenging and sometimes uncomfortable conversation, but one we believe is important to have.We examine where these ideas come from, why they continue to resonate with some people, and how we can have more constructive conversations about masculinity, identity, power, and belonging.We'd love [...]

Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 festivals, the Trauma-Informed Film Festival 2026 will take place on 1 October 2026, at the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds. Learn more about it here!The festival uses film and creative storytelling to deepen understanding of trauma-informed practice, amplify lived experience, and strengthen collaboration across statutory, voluntary and community services.The 2026 festival is focusing on the trauma informed principle of collaboration. Risk and Resilien [...]