In this episode I embrace joy, laughter and self-expression. Share poetry I've written. Although not a mental health professional, content are true accounts of my personal caregiving journey. Carers Caress is a testiment to the resilience found in a care giving role, bringing personal growth. Reminding all of the importance for self- care.
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A podcast by carers for carers from North Lanarkshire Carers Together. We bring unpaid carers and the people supporting them together to talk about the issues most important to them. From sharing on the realities of life as an unpaid carer to calling for change and highlighting carers’ rights, join us to hear more on the hot topics affecting carers now.
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This series has been developed for New Zealand’s army of unpaid family carers who are looking after a loved one who is dying. Developed by the specialist palliative team at Otago Community Hospice and supported by Hospice New Zealand, the series provides reliable advice and information for carers.
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Carers Cave by Care Giving Nigeria as we discuss about mental and physical health.
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Bringing information, advice and support to unpaid carers in Bolton......
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Tune in to Carer Catalysts - a podcast connecting innovators for unpaid carers. There's a sense of hope bubbling away in the world of carer support. There's a hope that right now we're bringing new, exciting, innovative solutions that could be truly transformative - helping us all to care, and thrive. But innovation is no mean feat. That's why we've been speaking with the people who are catalysing the change. These are leaders in carer support whose journeys and experiences have brought them ...
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As the global pandemic spreads we're all doing what we can to manage. The other pandemic is anxiety, so I wanted to create some free content which is useful for keyworkers and carers of all kinds, and to provide content which gives us something else to think about too. Featuring guest interviews with key workers, experts by experience and professional experts offering advice.
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Present, presentations. Speaks on the profound impact of gestures of care in our relationships. Alexis explores the concept of being present both physically and emotionally for those whom we care about. You''ll hear some words of wisdom, from a family support worker, Alexis visited in her past. Those words taught her to 'trust in your own instincts…
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Look forward, not back. Tune in for inspiration and insights into navigating life's ups and downs with courage and compassion. Host Alexis, speaks on the power of words, resillience in frustation and encourages listeners to approach lifes challenges with forward thinking mindset. Alexis shares some personal reflection on finding growth, from being …
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KCV Podcast #31 - Cyber safety for children and young people
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Children and young people spend significant amounts of their lives online in the cyber world, but how do we ensure that their online experiences are safe? There are so many issues to consider: how do you tackle cyber bullying, deal with the threat of grooming of children, what is the right amount of screen time, how do you create a safe gaming envi…
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Carers Together Episode 5 - We talk to Lesley, Fiona and Monica
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We sat down with Lesley, Fiona and Monica to discuss their recent attendance at our Recognition to Rights training and how this has helped them in to take back control of their caring roles. We also talk about what they'd love to see if we we waved a magic wand to make caring easier.
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Ep 25 - Life Stories and Other Memory Gifts
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Writing a biography is one way of celebrating a life that can bring pleasure to both the person telling their story and to those who treasure the record they have to remember them by. This episode explains why this can mean so much and offers tips on how to go about recording someone's story. There are also suggestions that might appeal for creatin…
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Ep 24 - Helping Someone Move Safely
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When we are caring for another person we often need to help them move around. This episode offers some advice on some of the things you can do to protect yourself while helping them to move between furniture, or in a bed, safely. Please also follow this link to watch videos on assisting someone, and also on giving someone a bath or hair wash in bed…
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KCV Podcast 30 - Diet and nutrition for neurodiverse children and young people
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What is neurodiversity? This is a term describing the idea that people experience and interact with the world in many varied ways but there is no one ‘right’ way of thinking, learning, or behaving, with these differences not viewed as deficits. Nikki Valentini, Clinical Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and director of SuperNature Nut…
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Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE - Chair of Think Local, Act Personal
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Envisioning the 'gloriously ordinary life' "The big picture for me in co-production is how do we enable people to flourish to get a gloriously ordinary life? "Think of it about, you know, it could be 15,000 piece jigsaw." Bringing his experience - as someone who has cared for family, received care, and who has a view of the 'big picture' system - D…
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Emily Kenway - Author of 'Who Cares'
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Are we 'freaked out' by the topic of care? What's does community have to do with caring for others? And where do we, as individuals, and 'the system' play a role? These are all questions Suzanne tackles with Emily Kenway, esteemed author of 'Who Cares: the hidden crisis of caregiving and how we solve it'. Emily takes us through some of the key them…
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KCV Podcast 29 - Issues with Education for Children and Young People in Out-of-Home Care
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In this podcast we speak with Victoria’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Liana Buchanan, about the Commission’s ‘Let Us Learn’ inquiry report, tabled in the Victorian parliament in November 2023. The report shows that the education engagement and outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care trail significantly behind those…
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Ep 23 - Can We Talk? Opening Up Conversations About Dying
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We often find when someone is dying they or their family struggle to talk about it. People may be reluctant to start a conversation or they may want to talk but just don't know how. This interview with Dr Kathryn Mannix shares some stories from her own experiences and offers ways to initiate a conversation, or perhaps a way to be comfortable with l…
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'Carer's Caress' host, Alexis reflects on personal growth and the lessons learned from care giving. Emphasizes the importance of effective communication also acknowledges the impact negative expressions, can have on our relationships/partnerships. This episode also speaks of the signignifance of reaching out and seeking assistance. The power of dre…
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In this episode, 'Carer's Caress' host Alexis. Shares her reflections on the passing of time and the importance of finding comfort while confronting change. Alexis explores resolutions that come with new year and growing older. She candidly discusses her journey towards self-improvement and care giving. I mentioned four songs, that infuse me with h…
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Carers Together E4 - Craig Tobin talks to us
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Craig Tobin, Senior Officer at North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership talks to CI & E worker Corinne Thomson about the upcoming local and national carers strategies.
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Warmth and commitment stand out as I reflect Christmas cheer. Encourage giving back during this time by donating food, clothes or volunteering. I speak on cherished memories of my mum. I appreciate everyones positive feedback through my email alexandrafrsth@gmail.com I'm pleased to know listening has been caressed you and been of help, welcome new …
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Description from my friend's Instagram page - confessionsofasimplemum Welcome! My writing journey began based on a long time dream of wishing to start a blog, not really knowing why, just knew it was something I wanted to do. I have a passion for reaching out to people, sharing my faith, stopping the stigma of mental illness. I wish to encourage ot…
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In this episode, Alexis opens up about the subtle yet impactful shifts in her relationship with her husband Craig. Caught between moments of admiration and doubt, Alexis grapples with the blurred lines in being a romantic partner and feeling like she's living with a roommate. As she navigates these complexities she finds solace in their son Oscar a…
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This episode delves into personal struggles and community crisis, host shares a recent bout of depression and demonstrates the power of empathy in difficult times. Explains an unexpected remedy from her son. Stating that "chicken nuggets, make everything better." Finishing with a callout to victims of bushfire devastation throughout South East QLD …
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KCV Podcast 28 - Grief and Loss
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Throughout our lives, grief is an unavoidable and essential part of what it is to be human. When individuals and families experience a loss, every member of the family can feel and process their grief in different ways. Grandparents, parents or carers face the difficulty of managing their caring role while knowing how to help children understand th…
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Although we're committed to our responsibilities when caring for another. Remember, we ourselves also have the right to be happy and cared for. I realized my habitual routine, had become 'all about others' I power through using this famous Charles Dickens quote as a mantra "it is a far, far better thing I do now than I've ever done. With a focus on…
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An introduction and brief disclaimer. In this debut episode I embrace joy, laughter and self-expression and narrate poetry I've written personally. Names have been changed for privacy. Whilst not a mental health professional, shared content are true accounts of my personal caregiving journey. 'Carers Caress' is a testiment to the resilience found i…
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KCV Podcast 27 - Preparing for Access Visits
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Access or contact visits are where children in kinship care can spend time and engage with members of their biological or extended family. The visits can be formal or informal, and sometimes they are supervised by a professional, such as a child protection worker or agency worker, or even by the kinship carer themselves. In this podcast, we spoke w…
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KCV Podcast 26 - The Benefits of Play
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What does the latest research tell us about the benefits of play for the wellbeing of children and young people? The February 2023 edition of the Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll – Australian Families: How we play – has produced some findings of great interest to kinship carers. In this podcast we speak with paediatrician, resea…
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Ep 22 - Moving Into Aged Care - The Emotional Impact
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When someone we care for moves into aged care it can have an impact on us as well as the person moving in. This episode identifies some of the ways this can surface, and tips for dealing with the challenges ahead. Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care setting. Written resources to support this…
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Ep 21 - Moving Into Aged Care - Practical Tips
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Having to transition into aged care is a challenge many of us will face. We explore very practical tips and ideas to make this transition easier. Featuring Sally Fleming, a Nurse Practitioner specialising in palliative care in an aged care setting. Written resources to support this podcast can be found here Find out more about Otago Community Hospi…
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Ep 20 - Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults Going Through Grief
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Teenagers and young adults might already find life complicated, so adding in loss and grief can be especially challenging. Maintaining relationships is a key starting point to supporting them through this time. Featuring Paul McOnie, a counsellor at Cranford Hospice who has experience working with children and adolescents through grief and loss. Wr…
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We often want to protect children from grief, but this is not always possible, or desirable. Children need to be supported to process their grief in an age appropriate way. We share some suggestions for how to best meet the needs of your child. Featuring Paul McCone, a counsellor at Cranford Hospice who has experience working with children and adol…
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Ep 18 - Relationships and Intimacy at the End of Life
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Relationships and Intimacy at the End of Life Relationships can be challenging at the best of time. So when a loved one gets a terminal diagnosis, it’s a tough time for many. The power of touch, connection and intimacy during this journey can be significant to both carer and patient. We shares some ideas to help you sustain your relationship. Featu…
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What are the latest trends in nutrition? What does recent research say about what and how we should eat? And what the children in our care, in particular those children with neurodevelopmental disorders, should eat? In this podcast we speak again with Nikki Valentini, Clinical Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and director of SuperNatu…
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Andrew Webster - Experienced Health & Care Leader
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How can we keep the spark of innovation going for unpaid carers? Andrew, after 35 years in leadership roles in health and care, including Director of Social Services, chairing a major social enterprise and advising government, now supports innovators in care. Suzanne and Andrew talk about changing the narrative so that we don't have to put up with …
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Debbie Hustings - Carers Lead & Leadership Support Manager, Commitment to Carers Programme NHS England
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Are we dreaming of big leaps forward with innovation, or small incremental steps? This episode is one not to miss - a brilliant chat with Debbie Hustings, a bit of a celebrity in the world of carer support and lead in London for the NHS England's unpaid carers team. Debbie tells us about exciting innovation with Carers Contingency Planning and shar…
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Sarah McClinton - Director of Health and Adult Services at Royal Borough of Greenwich
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Can we have (and achieve) a bold vision for carer support? Sarah McClinton, Director of Health and Adult Services at Royal Borough of Greenwich, joins James to chat about everything from her career in social care through to innovation strategies and CQC assurance. Tune in for an episode packed with inspiration for carer support and nuggets of wisdo…
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KCV Podcast 24 - Carer Learning and Development
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In this podcast we speak with Director of Kinship Carers Victoria, Anne McLeish, who explains the importance of learning and development for kinship carers. We also interview one Victorian carer, who tells us about the types of things she realised she needed to learn and the support she sought out once she became a kinship carer. And we hear from A…
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We're bringing people together who've got experience of innovating for unpaid carers to tell us their stories, the successes they've had, the challenges they've had and to share their top tips with us as well. So join us for Carer Catalysts, a podcast by Mobilise that connects innovators for unpaid carers. ---- The views of guests participating in …
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Carers Together E3 - Carer Breaks. A carer’s story
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Susan, a full-time carer for her husband, talks to NLCT about her experience of trying to access a short break. She shares difficulties accessing respite for her husband and goes on to share her thoughts on how systems could much better cater to carers’ needs when accessing breaks from their caring roles. From a holistic and more centralised servic…
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KCV Podcast 23 - The Importance of Quality Sleep
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Sleep plays a vital part in our wellbeing - so how do we get the right amount of it? Clinical psychologist Dr Damon Ashworth, author of Deliberately Better Sleep, talks with KCV about the three major factors affecting our sleep and issues such as waking up at night, napping, the right amount of sleep and the long-term effects of not getting enough …
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KCV Podcast 22 - The Benefits Of Hobbies
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In a recent survey on stress and wellbeing conducted by the Australian Psychological Society, four in five participants found activities like listening to music and spending time on a hobby were effective ways of managing stress. Finding an enjoyable pastime can also enhance wellbeing, improve social connections, and even stave off depression or an…
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KCV Podcast 21 - The Benefits Of Exercise
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This podcast outlines the benefits of exercise, with suggestions for carers on different types of moderate exercise and how they can incorporate them into their lives. Includes advice from fitness expert Nic Dorian, plus interviews with kinship carers.โดย Kinship Carers Victoria
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KCV Podcast 20 - Relaxation Techniques For Carers
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Deep breathing and meditation can provide you with a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit your emotional wellbeing and overall health through reducing stress. The podcast features an interview with Eliza Terry, from YogaLiving. Eliza has been teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1998, and teaches mindfulness meditation, with a strong focus on b…
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KCV Podcast 19 - Diet And Stress
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There’s a lot of information currently available about how, what and when to eat, and some of it can be quite overwhelming and confusing. In this podcast Kinship Carers Victoria speaks with clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Nikki Valentini, director of SuperNature Nutrition https://supernature.com.au/. Nikki explains how ce…
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Carers Together E2 - Dr Porte
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Motherwell based GP, Dr Porte, from Modyrvale Medical Centre speaks to our team member Angela in our second episode. They discuss the current issues facing carers including the cost of living crisis, its impacts on mental health and the immediate need for caring to be being ‘visible, valued and supported’. This frontline GP insight into supporting …
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KCV Podcast 18 - Connecting With Others
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Carers often mention their isolation but many of them have not developed strategies or networks to assist them in overcoming these feelings. This podcast - as part of Kinship Care Week 2022 - provides suggestions for kinship carers on how they can form meaningful connections with friends, family, neighbours and the community to help them support th…
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This relaxation and visualisation recording can help with feelings of anxiety or a busy mind. It is also particularly useful for those dealing with COPD. It uses imagery to create a positive experience in your mind and body. It can be listened to whenever is most convenient for you, however a good time is just before bed, or before something you ex…
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This six minute recording can help with feelings of anxiety or a busy mind. It can be listened to whenever is most convenient for you, however a good time is just before bed, or before something you expect to be challenging. Once you have become familiar with the recording you can start to practice the technique on your own so you can draw on it, e…
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Relaxation session 2 by Lesley
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The 2nd of a series of short guided relaxation session will allow you to calm the mind and body and give you the ability to quickly relax. Sit back and enjoy some time for yourself.......
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Relaxation session 1 by Lesley
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This short guided relaxation session will allow you to calm the mind and body and give you the ability to quickly relax. Sit back and enjoy some time for yourself.......
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Ep 14 - Covering Off Legal Matters
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What you need to know about Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, in New Zealand An interview with Jenny Guthrie, a senior partner at Wilkinson Rogers Law. Jenny has also been involved with the board of Otago Hospice for the last 25 year. Written resources to support this podcast can be found here Find out more about Otago Community Hospice via ou…
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Peter is interviewed by Tony Bridge from Bolton FM about Bolton Carers Support, Carers Week 2022, our Carers Information Day, and the Queens Award for Voluntary Service, recently received by BCS
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Making some choices in advance is crucial, and can help your patient as well. Don’t leave this planning to the last minute, we’ve got lots of tips on how a funeral can be run. An interview with Clark Campbell, a fourth generation funeral director. Written resources to support this podcast can be found here Find out more about Otago Community Hospic…
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Ep 13 - Myths around Morphine and other Meds
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There are plenty of myths around about Hospice and use of Morphine – but this episode explodes those myths, and details how meds work at the end of life. An interview with Dr Chris Hopkins, a palliative care doctor at Otago Community Hospice. Written resources to support this podcast can be found here Find out more about Otago Community Hospice via…
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