Time to Talk Day is the UK’s biggest mental health conversation, aimed at breaking stigma and encouraging open dialogue. This year in North East Glasgow, Health Improvement staff supported local conversations through small grants, enabling 20 community groups to host inclusive wellbeing events. To share these powerful stories, East End Community Radio produced Let’s Talk—a six-episode podcast series highlighting the impact across the community.
Episode 1: Chloe introduces the podcast and explains how Health Improvement supports mental wellbeing in the community. Stuart then chats with our first guest, Barbara, who shares her experience working in mental health across Glasgow. She highlights key local services and offers a simple, helpful tip for staying mentally well.
Episode 2: Kerry introduces the East Centre, Calton & Dennistoun Hubcap and shares how they marked Time to Talk Day with a wellbeing activity focused on staff mental health. She reflects on what participants enjoyed, why it mattered, and offers a practical tip for supporting positive mental health. We also hear from five local organisations — BCLC, Bluevale, Cranhill Development Trust, Calvay Centre, and Whiterose — as they share how they got involved, the impact of their activities, and how they continue to promote mental wellbeing in their communities.
Episode 3: Claire introduces her North East Hubcap and shares how they supported staff wellbeing through a Time to Talk activity, reflecting on what made it meaningful and offering a practical mental health tip. This episode also features voices from Easterhouse Baptist Church, Easterhouse Sports Centre, Denmilne Community Action Group, The Glenburn, and Pavilion, as they discuss their Time to Talk Day events, the impact on their communities, and how they continue to champion mental wellbeing in their everyday work.
Episode 4: Christine introduces the Springburn and Robroyston Hubcap and shares how their Time to Talk activity supported staff wellbeing, highlighting what made it meaningful and offering a practical mental health tip. This episode also features BCDC, North East Recovery Café (NERC), Royston Youth Action, and Beatroute Arts, as they reflect on their Time to Talk Day events, the impact on their communities, and how they continue to promote open conversations around mental health. While not featured in the episode, Brunswick also took part in the initiative.
Episode 5: Siobhan introduces the Shettleston and Baillieston Hubcap and shares how their Time to Talk activity supported staff wellbeing, highlighting what participants enjoyed and offering a practical tip for positive mental health. This episode also features With Kids, Halliday Foundation, St Paul’s Community Hub, Fuse, and Shettleston Growing, as they reflect on their Time to Talk Day events, the impact on their communities, and how they continue to encourage open conversations around mental health.
Episode 6: Ann and Michelle reflect on the importance of mental health conversations and the resources available to support communities in North East Glasgow. Ann shares insights from her role, including the delivery of Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) training, while Michelle highlights key resources from the Mental Health Board Team available on the NHS GGC website (Mental Health Improvement – NHSGGC). Both offer practical tips for maintaining positive mental wellbeing. Stuart closes the series by thanking listeners and celebrating the breadth of work delivered across the North East for Time to Talk.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the organisations, partners, and community members who generously shared their time, voices, and expertise during the Time to Talk Week of Action and podcast series. Your valued collaboration is deeply appreciated and plays a vital role in bringing important mental health conversations to life.
Thank you to: East End Community Radio, Cranhill Development Trust, Beatroute Arts, North East Recovery Community, Whiterose Community Hall, Bridgeton Community Learning Campus, Calvay Housing Association Ltd, St Paul’s Community Hub – Shettleston, Easterhouse Sports Centre, Easterhouse Baptist Church, Denmilne Community Hub & Garden, Fuse, Shettleston Community Growing Project, With Kids, The Halliday Foundation, Bluevale Community Club, The Pavillion, Royston Youth Action, BCDC, The Glenburn Centre, Brunswick Community Development Trust
