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.

In this episode host Anna Lempriere from the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network, part of disAbility Cornwall, speaks with Louise Brown, Associate at Coodes Solicitors. Together, they explore some of the key legal topics that affect people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Louise provides a clear and compassionate overview of Lasting Power of Attorney and mental capacity, including the differences between managing finances and making decisions about care, when these legal documents are used, and why it is important to plan ahead. Whether you are a carer, a family member, or someone living with dementia, this inclusive and informative conversation offers practical guidance to help you feel more supported and prepared.

🧩 Relaxed, accessible, and shaped by real experiences, this podcast is here to support your dementia journey. This series is created by the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network, part of disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, to provide clear, supportive guidance for anyone affected by dementia.

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We welcome a variety of hosts all with their own podcast series, giving their own outlook and take on topics and discussions that are close to their heart. We try our very best to make these podcasts as accessible as possible, if you require captions to access our podcast, please view the podcast on our YouTube Channel where all of our videos have closed captions, simply search DISCOVER Voices on YouTube search bar. Discover Voices (c) 2025, a production by registered charity, disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly.

In this episode, host Anna Lempriere speaks with Lorraine Butcher, a Queen’s Nurse and Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Lorraine shares her expert knowledge of Parkinson’s disease - explaining what it is, how it affects the brain and body, and why it can sometimes be linked to dementia.

Whether you're living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or just looking to better understand the condition, this relaxed but informative conversation offers valuable insight into one of the world’s fastest-growing neurological conditions.

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In this episode, Anna Lempriere speaks with Dina Holder, Community Engagement Manager at the Women’s Centre, about domestic abuse and family violence - particularly as it affects older people and those with dementia. With honesty, warmth, and deep experience, Dina shares how abuse can go unrecognised, why older adults are often underserved, and what support is available. This conversation offers insights for anyone on the dementia pathway or concerned about someone they know.

⚠️ Please note: this episode discusses sensitive topics that may be triggering for some viewers.

Resources

- The Women's Centre Cornwall: https://www.womenscentrecornwall.org.uk/

- Safer Cornwall: https://safercornwall.co.uk/domestic-abuse-sexual-violence/

- First Light: https://www.firstlight.org.uk/

- Dementia and longstanding domestic abuse: There is a surprisingly limited amount of research on this topic although findings from Dr Lucy Knight and Professor Marianne Hester’s research highlights that the onset of dementia in the situations studied led to an escalation in the severity of the domestic abuse: http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/Knight%20Lucy.pdf

- Domestic abuse and the co-existence of dementia: https://dewischoice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dewis-Choice-Dementia-and-Domestic-Abuse-18.7.24-1-compressed.pdf

- The combination of dementia and domestic abuse is all too often overlooked: https://theconversation.com/the-combination-of-dementia-and-domestic-abuse-is-all-too-often-overlooked-139535

- Care Provider Response to Domestic Abuse and supporting people living with dementia and their carers: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cea59cc8648df0001e6810d/t/61a0ab7cf2f8dd6d6dac33ee/1637919619007/domestic-abuse-and-dementia.pdf

- Knowsley’s Dementia and Domestic Abuse Toolkit https://knowsleysafeguardingadultsboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Domestic-Abuse-and-Dementia-.pdf

- Dementia and Domestic Abuse – Dewis Choice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6gD3SqVnhM

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Welcome to the very first episode of Positive Voices, part of the DISCOVER Voices network by disAbility Cornwall. Hosted by Max – the volunteer host for this series and former trustee of Kernow Positive Support. This podcast aims to break stigma, share real stories, and shine a light on what it means to live well with HIV today.

In this introductory episode, Max shares his own journey with HIV, reflects on decades of advocacy, and invites you to join the conversation. Whether you're living with HIV, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, Positive Voices is here to offer insight, support, and community.

🗣 Topics include: Lived experience of HIV Combating stigma and misinformation Support for families and carers Accessible education and advocacy in Cornwall and beyond

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