In this episode of Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore on the DISCOVER Voices network, Theo speaks with Jenny Williams, CEO and founder of Enhance The UK.

Jenny shares her personal story of living with hearing loss and the experiences that led her to set up Enhance The UK. Together, they explore important but often overlooked conversations around sex, relationships, disability, and intimacy — including the challenges of safeguarding, misconceptions, and the importance of creating safe spaces like The Love Lounge.

From access to sex education to the intersection of disability and sexuality, this discussion tackles taboos head-on, giving voice to issues many disabled people face but rarely get to talk about.

👉 Find out more about Enhance The UK and their work: https://enhancetheuk.org

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Grief and Dementia | Dementia Toolkit Series | Cornwall Memory Cafe Podcast #33

In this episode of the Dementia Toolkit Series, host Anna Lempriere from the Cornwall Memory Café Network speaks with Anna Sadler, a clinical psychologist with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they explore the complex and personal journey of grief in the context of dementia, looking at how it affects both carers and people living with dementia. With compassion and clarity, they discuss anticipatory grief, coping strategies, and the importance of support during times of loss. This conversation offers comfort, guidance, and reassurance for anyone navigating grief alongside dementia.

Join Anna Lempriere from the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network as she hosts an insightful conversation with Sharon Lukert, author of Until My Memory Fails Me. In this episode, Sharon, a nurse and chaplain living with early-stage dementia, shares her journey, offering practical self-help strategies and emotional resilience techniques for those affected by dementia.

Discover how to foster emotional well-being, combat stigma, and plan for a meaningful future. Tune in for heartfelt stories, expert insights, and a guided meditation practice to support caregivers and individuals alike. Links to Sharon’s book and resources are in the show notes.