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What is Nellie on the Sofa?
Serious subjects. Human conversations.
Hosted by Ben and Kerry Slater, each episode brings a guest expert or lived-experience voice to the sofa for an informal but purposeful discussion.
We explore the points where social care, law, health and family life meet—without losing the professional detail that makes each conversation useful.
Clear, plain-English discussion
Guests with genuine professional or lived experience
Practical insight for real cases and family decisions
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What you can expect
One series, three ways to join in
Attend live, watch the full conversation or listen when it suits you. Every format keeps the discussion practical, accessible and grounded in real experience.
Podcasts
Listen on the move and return to a topic whenever it becomes relevant to your work or family.
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Live webinars
Join the session as it happens, hear new ideas develop and be part of the wider Nellie community.
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Video interviews
Honest conversations with professionals and people whose lived experience brings the subject to life.
Topics we explore
Where care, capacity and law overlap
The subjects rarely sit neatly in one professional box. We bring different perspectives together so the whole situation becomes clearer.
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Who should join us?
For professionals, families and curious minds
If your work or family life involves care, decision-making, vulnerability or legal safeguards, there will be conversations here for you.
Solicitors
Professional deputies
Social workers
Case managers
Care professionals
Financial planners
Will writers
Healthcare professionals
Families and carers
Frequently asked questions
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