Welcome to the final episode in the second season of our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.

Welcome to the second season of our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. 

This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability about  death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics.

In this episode we meet Syed Ullah, Dawn Flockton, Shirley Potts  and Joanna Routledge who are members of Inclusion North’s Stop People Dying Too Young Group. The episode is hosted by Karen Parry.

They talk about people they have loved who have died. They talk about how to remember people who have died. We learn about grief in muslim cultures and what it’s like to grieve for someone who is far away. They discuss what grief is like for children. There are some tears and many smiles as they discuss how to celebrate those we love who have died.

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Easy Read Guides on Death, Dying and Stages of Grief

https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/stop-people-dying-too-young-the-leder-programme/

Waterbugs and Dragonflies Book

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/waterbugs-and-dragonflies-9781472973153/

Listen to our theme song by O’Hooley and Tidow
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This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability, autistic people and family carers about  death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics.

In this episode we meet Gavin Barr, Linda Dickinson and Fiona Regan who are members of Inclusion North’s  Stop People Dying Too Young Group. They are joined by Davina Radford from St Oswald's Hospice and Dorothy Matthews a Learning Disability Nurse. 

They talk about what makes a good life. They also discuss what it means to have a good death. It is discussed how that is different for everybody. They discuss different ideas of what happens when we die

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Deciding right and End of life planning documents   https://northerncanceralliance.nhs.uk/deciding-right/deciding-right-resources/

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Listen to our Theme Song ‘Spare Change’ by O’Hooley and Tidow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM_CMJ7qYI0

Welcome to the second season of our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. 

This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability about  death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics.

In this episode, we meet David Nicholls. He works at a funeral director called ‘Go As You Please’. David is joined by Suzie Fothergill and her two children, Anthony and Lindsey. They share why they decided to plan their funerals ahead of time and explain how they did it. They also share personal stories and talk about the special ways they want their funerals to reflect their own personalities.

The episode talks about how cremations and burials work and explains why planning ahead can make things easier for family and friends. The host Karen Parry also asks questions on behalf of Inclusion North’s ‘Stop People Dying Too Young Group’.

Visit the Inclusion North website:

https://inclusionnorth.org/

Find our more about My Ordinary Life podcast

https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/my-ordinary-life-podcast/ 

Find out more about Stop People Dying Too Young Group

https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/stop-people-dying-too-young-the-leder-programme/

Visit the Go As You Please website

https://www.goasyouplease.com/

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My Ordinary Life Podcast is back with four more wonderfully inspiring and honest conversations. In Series 2 we are talking about death and dying.

Visit the Inclusion North website:

https://inclusionnorth.org/

Find our more about My Ordinary Life podcast

https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/my-ordinary-life-podcast/ 

Find out more about Stop People Dying Too Young Group

https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/stop-people-dying-too-young-the-leder-programme/

Visit the Go As You Please website

https://www.goasyouplease.com/

Follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media:

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TRIGGER WARNING: Covid 19, mental health, domestic abuse, isolation

Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.

In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode, we meet Lynne.

Lynne is kind and resilient. She has faced many challenges in her life and shares her wisdom on how she copes and uses this knowledge to help others.

She is passionate about improving local services for people with learning disabilities and the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect.

Lynne has great advice on the benefits of connecting with people and trying new experiences. She shares her thoughts on being a Mum of 4 and a keen member of

Some of our guests have speech differences and you may

You can find out more about Equal People below:

https://www.yvc.org.uk/equalpeoplegateshead

You can  find out more about Inclusion North on our website:

https://inclusionnorth.org/

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TRIGGER WARNINGS: bereavement, cancer

Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.

In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode, we meet Jill.

Jill lives a free and active life. She has found meaning

She enjoys acting, singing, and dancing.

Jill shows a lot of care for other people. She reflects on

She has recently found love and shares with us some

Some of our guests have speech differences and you may

https://youtu.be/0RmKPTr3_Cc

You can

 https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/ 

You can  find out more about Inclusion North on our website:

https://inclusionnorth.org/

You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media:

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TRIGGERWARNING: premature birth

Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. 

In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. 

In this episode, we meet Ian. Ian’s life is full of kindness. He spends his time helping others as a proud uncle, godfather, and self-advocate.  

Ian works at Sunderland People First, championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. 

He loves music, singing in choirs, and playing the keyboard. He is multitalented and uses his skills to help his community. 

Ian tells us that it's important to understand and accept everyone, and that we should make the world a place where everyone feels included. 

Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. 

https://youtu.be/igTrf3DqQgo 

You can find out more about Sunderland People First below: 

https://sunderlandpeoplefirst.com/ 

You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: 

https://inclusionnorth.org/ 

You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: 

https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth 

https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast 

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TRIGGER WARNINGS – isolation, hate crime, people with learning disabilities being treated as children

Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.

In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode, we meet Paul James.

Paul is passionate about equal rights and has brought this

In this episode he reflects on his working life; speaking

We hear about his life beyond work. His education and the

Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/5B76Vkx4FGQ

You can find out more about Paul on his website: 

http://www.livingwithlowes.com/ 

You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/

You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media:

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TRIGGER WARNINGS - Mental Health, being in a Mental Health Institution

Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.

In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode, we meet Michael whose life has transformed over the past few years. He talks about his time in a mental health hospital. He reflects on his journey to having his own home and a job helping others.

Michael has a positive attitude towards life and shares his thoughts on making changes happen. He talks about the tough times, but also the good times. He tells us about his job as a Community Connector Supporter where he helps people with learning disabilities, and autistic people live fulfilling lives.

Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube.

https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/

You can  find out more about Inclusion North on our website:

https://inclusionnorth.org/

You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth

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