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Latest Episodes
On the Road series - Older Drivers Forum
Older Drivers ForumA national forum made up of a group of organisations that support the older motorist to drive safely for longer. They welcome drivers via their website to be informed and be kept up to date with the latest motoring advice.Aiming to redu
Let’s talk about intersectional support with Marcus Morgan-Valentine
Let’s talk about intersectional support with Marcus Morgan-ValentineMarcus Morgan-Valentine has dyslexia, narcolepsy, cataplexy, osteomalacia, chronic costocondritus, dyslexia and IBS . He is a youth worker, and performer, and is passionate about advocati
Ehler Danlos Syndrome with Mik Lenth
Ehler Danlos Syndrome with Mik LenthMik Lenth is 19 and lives in the MidWest in the US and has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) which affects her connective tissue. The type that Mik has is hypermobility which means that her joints come out of place and dislo
Supporting families with additional needs
Supporting families with additional needs Benedict Symcox is CEO of charity, Family Voice Surrey, which is a parent carer forum.We learn how they engage with parents of children with additional needs, of which there are over 30,000 families in Surrey. The
Neurodiverse and Tourette Syndrome with Kez Symcox
Neurodiverse and Tourette Syndrome Kez Symcox is neurodiverse, and has comorbidities, including: autism spectrum disorder, Tourette Syndrome, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, an eating disorder, PTSD traits, chronic fatigue syndrome, functional n
Epilepsy and aphasia with Tom Ryan
Epilepsy and aphasia with Tom RyanTom Ryan-Elliott has epilepsy and aphasia because of a brain injury he received while on holiday in Las Vegas. He has no recollection of the accident and has had several years of rehabilitation. His epilepsy gives him Sim
Open heart surgery and asthma with Paul Shriever
Open heart surgery and asthma with Paul ShrieverIn this podcast we talk to Hidden Disability Sunflower team member - Paul Shriever. Paul chats about his own invisible disabilities - in his thirties with a young family Paul was admitted to A&E and told
Autism, ADHD, Anxiety and PCOS with Saxon Boone
Autism, ADHD, Anxiety and PCOS with Saxon BooneSaxon Boone lives in Canada. Saxon finally received her diagnosis of autism after teachers thought that she was a problem child. Additionally she has ADHD, anxiety and Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PSOC).H
Anxiety and Depression with Maddie White
Anxiety and Depression with Maddie WhiteMaddie White has anxiety and depression which sometimes makes it difficult for her to navigate daily life, especially when out in a public place on her own. Maddie often feels uncomfortable if she needed to ask a st
Fibromyalgia, depression and borderline personality disorder with Paul Pengelly
Either Off or On - living with Fibromyalgia with Paul PengellyIn this Sunflower Conversation, Paul Pengelly discusses how fibromyalgia impacts his physical and mental health. It took almost three years for Paul to be diagnosed and his acceptance of his co