Welcome to our fourth Podcast , we hope that you enjoy it!
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The DSC Team

INTRODUCTION

Channel Four Paralympics Promo
http://youtu.be/kKTamH__xuQ

Was Jimmy Carr right about the Paralympics?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18670966

Ten reasons why doctors should use Twitter @amcunningham
http://bit.ly/Q8NlDc  < relevant for all professionals! guest post via @andrewspong
{Connect, Engage, Inform, Share, Reflect, Be Challenged, Be Supported, Lead, Learn, Inspire }

LAST FORTNIGHT ROUND-UP

NESTA Alliance for Useful Evidence #A4UE http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/public_services_lab/alliance_for_useful_evidence

Demos report explores how businesses can do more to tackle loneliness in older age
#AgeingSociably
http://www.demos.co.uk/projects/agingsociably

IBM STUDY: If You Don’t Have a SOCIAL CEO, You're Going to be Less Competitive
http://www.forbes.com/sites/markfidelman/2012/05/22/ibm-study-if-you-dont-have-a-social-ceo-youre-going-to-be-less-competitive/

IBM: Leading Through Connections
http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/en/c-suite/ceostudy2012/#partnering

Over 50% of IT Directors ban access to Social Media at work
http://buff.ly/PLj1lk

An engaged employee is a source of enduring competitive advantage@Yammer http://bit.ly/QISGpp  serious lessons for #ukcare?

BBC online about a call for a national system for monitoring vital signs in hospitals:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19001271

Patient-controlled medical records company.
http://www.patientsknowbest.com
@patientsco

THE INTERVIEW

Martyn Sibley
http://martynsibley.com/
www.disabilityhorizons.com
Twitter: @martynsibley
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/martyn_sibley/sets/
Tumblr:http://martynsibley.tumblr.com/

#FF (Follow Friday)

5 Steps to Hosting Successful Twitter Chats: Your Ultimate Guide http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/twitter-chat-guide/

Social care related Twitter chats:

#dpulo short for Disabled People’s Use- Led Organisations takes place on Tuesdays 8.00 and is an opportunity for people who work or are interested in Disabled People’s User-Led Organisations to  share learning and knowledge about developments and issues for the sector.

#SWSCmedia - the social work social care and media network hosts debates about social work practice, issues and research. held on Tuesdays at 8.00

#lgovsm discusses the use of social media and digital technology in local government Tuesdays 8.30

#nhssm encourages the NHS to talking about social media and how it can benefit patients Wednesdays 8.00

#swchat gathers people from all corners of the globe to discuss topics around The Social Workplace. If you have a passion for social media, social technologies, an interest in increasing efficiency and productivity levels in the workplace the discussions are always very lively and lots of good resources are shared. Thursdays  9.00

Twitter chats are booming for #socialcare - Blog post by Shirley Ayres
http://wp.me/p1Wm5S-y

@BlindVeterans Formerly @stdunstansnews which is a national charity supporting blind ex-Service men and women. Up to the minute information, advice and  support  about the latest technology which can help ex service people live more independent lives http://www.blindveterans.org.uk/

@comms2point0 an excellent online resource for communicators in public, private, third sector & HE comms & PR  http://www.comms2point0.co.uk

@PaulBromford for his insightful commentaries about the need for cultural mindshifts to encourage leaders to embrace and not fear the use of social media in their organisations.