The Sunflower Conversations

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 big impact.  Mark is a champion of the social model that advocates for making societal changes to ensure a fairer more equal society for people wi...

Nurtured children with hidden pasts and FASD with Mick Jewell Mick 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 developed an extensive knowledge of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as strategies to help bring confidence and balance to young people’s lives....

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, stewarding, and traffic management, discusses how they have adapted in response to the pandemic to support their community with the help of the Sunflowe...

Epilepsy with Hannah Wilson Epilepsy 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 describes her seizure triggers, SUDEP and how important it is to be open with employers and break down barriers to employment.  Hosted by Chantal Bo...

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 members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower team. Making the invisible, visible.