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Join us as we visit the vibrant and welcoming St Agnes Memory Cafe for Dementia Action week 2025, a safe and joyful space for people living with dementia and those who care for them. 💜

Run by the amazing Annabel and Lisa, this cafe has been thriving for over 10 years, offering companionship, creative activities, support, and most importantly, community. From crosswords and gentle exercise to art sessions, owl visits, and shared stories, there's something for everyone.

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This #DementiaActionWeek, Cathy and Bobbi – our dedicated Dementia Advisers – visited St Ives Library to share support, information, and a helping hand for people living with dementia and their carers.

🎥 In this short video, they explain how the Dementia Together partnership is transforming support across Cornwall — making sure no one has to face dementia alone.

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Why do some people now call themselves service refusers? #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Find out more on our latest podcast:

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What's it like to live with MS? Learn about Jack's lived experience 👇

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💃 Get Ready to Move at Positive Choices 2025! 🕺

At this year’s Positive Choices Conference – All together...NOW – we’re bringing energy, movement, and fun to break up the day! 🎶✨

Join us for an uplifting dance session designed to get everyone out of their seats, re-energised, and ready to engage. Whether you’re a natural mover or just want to have fun, this is your chance to shake off the conference fatigue and celebrate the power of coming together!

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In this episode of The Advocacy Fellows Podcast, we explore the tragic yet powerful story of Oliver McGowan, an autistic young man with a learning disability whose avoidable death highlighted critical gaps in healthcare.

We discuss the importance of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, designed to educate healthcare professionals on supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities. The Fellows also share their personal experiences, both positive and negative, navigating hospitals and healthcare services in Cornwall.

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In this episode of the Care to Speak podcast, Stephen our host sits down with Phil Dunston, a dedicated carer and advocate, to discuss his remarkable journey of raising and supporting a family with unique challenges. As a father of three adopted children - two with significant disabilities - Phil shares his experiences navigating the complex world of caregiving, the emotional highs and lows, and the systemic barriers that often make life more difficult than it needs to be.

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What's it like to live with Young Onset Dementia?

Join Anna Lempriere, host for the Cornwall Memory Cafe Network and disAbility Cornwall, as she interviews experts and people with lived experience to provide essential insights, advice, and support for carers and people living with dementia.



In this episode, Anna welcomes Zoe Baxter, a valued member of the Young Onset Memory Cafe, a unique space for those diagnosed with dementia under 65. Together, they explore the challenges, experiences, and support available for individuals and families navigating young-onset dementia.



✨ This series is designed to be relaxed, inclusive, and welcoming - so sit back, listen in, and share with your friends.

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Check out our latest video on the Learning Disability Election Workshop that took place a few weeks ago. #myvoicemyvote #learningdisabilities

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How #Makaton can help people with dementia: https://youtu.be/BAe_fbFShVE

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