{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Darlington Nurses on Single Sex Spaces, Safeguarding and Speaking Up","description":"In this powerful episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Penny is joined by Bethany Hutchison and Lisa Lockey, two of the Darlington nurses at the centre of a major NHS changing room case. They share how the situation began, why women raised concerns, and what happened when those concerns were not properly heard. The conversation goes beyond the headlines into dignity, boundaries, confidence, and the emotional cost of speaking up as women. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode: \u2714\ufe0f How the Darlington nurses case began and why safeguarding concerns were raised. \u2714\ufe0f Why the issue became about dignity, privacy, and respect for women at work. \u2714\ufe0f What it felt like when the women say their concerns were dismissed rather than addressed. \u2714\ufe0f How Christian Legal Centre became involved and supported the nurses. \u2714\ufe0f Why Lisa says Unison failed to support her when she needed help. \u2714\ufe0f And why did the NHS spend \u00a3604,000 defending their unlawful position? PLUS, We Discuss: \ud83d\udca1 The impact this had on confidence, peace of mind, and speaking up under pressure. \ud83d\udca1 Why separate spaces would have been the obvious and respectful solution. \ud83d\udca1 The launch of the Darlington Nursing Union and the message Bethany and Lisa want to give other women now. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: \ud83d\udd17 Christian Legal Centre \ud83d\udd17 Christian Concern \ud83d\udd17 Darlington Nursing Union \ud83d\udd17 Sex Matters Quote of the Episode: \u201cPlease don\u2019t be afraid. There are more women who think like you than don\u2019t.\u201d Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: \ud83d\udcd6 Penny\u2019s book KWEENS \ud83d\udc9c SkinGoal Skincare with your exclusive listener discount code \ud83d\udce7 hello@pennydee.co.uk Enjoyed This Episode?: \u2705 Subscribe to Penny Dee Podcast \u2705 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode \u2705 Leave a review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f A brave, honest conversation about women, workplace dignity, and what happens when ordinary people decide they will not stay silent. ","author_name":"Penny Dee Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/274451\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40569180\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199951990"}