The Sunflower Conversations

The Sunflower Conversations


Latest Episodes

Giving a voice to people with Dementia with Sara Barsel
March 21, 2021

Giving a voice to people with Dementia with Sara BarselSara Barsel is an advocate for people with dementia. The conversation focuses on how frightening the experiences can be when you start forgetting what it is you are trying to do or how to do it and ho

Understanding, acceptance, and empowerment with Mark Isherwood Elected Regional Member of the Senedd
March 07, 2021

Mark Isherwood, Elected Regional Member of the Senedd, (Welsh Parliament), explains how the pandemic has affected people of all ages, in particular people from disadvantaged groups. Reduced accessibility to support, education and even shopping has had a b

Nurtured children with hidden pasts and FASD with Mick Jewell
February 28, 2021

Nurtured children with hidden pasts and FASD with Mick JewellMick Jewell shares his personal journey of changing career to become a foster parent with his wife Sian, to children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Through his experiences, Mick has

The events industry and the pandemic
February 21, 2021

There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the events industry. With Covid Rangers at markets to marshalling at testing centres, Sam Birtwell, from Phoenix Events East, an events company that would normally cover security, steward

Epilepsy with Hannah Wilson
February 14, 2021

Epilepsy with Hannah WilsonEpilepsy can affect people in different ways.  Hannah Wilson shares her personal experiences of growing up with the condition - how it has had an impact on her education as well as on employment and her independence. Hannah desc

The Sunflower Conversations
February 07, 2021

The Sunflower Conversations deliver a deeper understanding of the Sunflower's role in supporting people with hidden disabilities. The topics are often personal and explore hidden disabilities through the prism of the Sunflower with guests hosted by m

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