all inclusive solutions

Dr Carol Sargent and Dr Tom Adler

Interviews with guests who have created simple solutions to be more inclusive for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and life baggage. Listeners can learn and apply some of these solutions to support themselves and others to live their best lives. Listeners can also hear how they can be the confident in developing their ideas into new inclusive solutions that can make a real difference to people's lives. 

  1. Oct 29

    Accessible Properties with Gillian Scotford

    Imagine searching 20,000 holiday properties for one that suits your family’s accessibility needs, and finding just two. That was Gillian Scotford’s reality as a mum caring for her sons, and it set her on a path to change how we think about accessible properties.    In this episode of All Inclusive Solutions, Gillian joins Carol to share how a frustrating search resulted in Havendale, a beautiful bungalow where every guest can truly relax. No matter their needs.   Gillian, a former district nursing sister turned access consultant grew up in Sheffield and the Peak District. Caring for two sons with extensive accessibility needs showed her how hard it is to find a holiday home that truly works for disabled guests. That frustration led her to create Accessible Derbyshire and, eventually, Havendale, a beautiful, welcoming bungalow built with her loved ones’ needs in mind.    Gillian shares the clever design touches that make it work, and the mistakes she made along the way. Furthermore, she explains why honest, detailed information matters so much. She also highlights that accessibility is about far more than wheelchair access, and why it makes good sense for us to incorporate it into our own homes as we age.    Gillian’s warmth and practical know-how shine throughout. The episode ends with our usual quickfire round, including an unexpected fact about our accessibility expert that came from a family holiday to Butlins nearly forty years ago.   Interesting Topics {09:31} – Why Gillian created Havendale {18:00} – The detailed design process that Gillian used to make Havendale fully accessible {32:20} – The one thing you can do to make your property more accessible {46:20} – The single adaptation Gillan would make compulsory in all homes   Key Takeaways • Think beyond wheelchair access. Only around 8% of disabled people use a wheelchair. Hearing loss, sight loss, dementia and autism matter too, and simple things like quiet spaces, good Wi-Fi and TV subtitles make people feel welcome. • Plan your layout before you start building. Gillian’s biggest regrets were radiators, a sink and storage that were fitted before she had thought through where everything should go. Check sockets, switches and clear space first, and plan somewhere to hide equipment. • Be honest and detailed about what you offer. Share measurements, photos and videos, including what your space cannot do. People can then decide for themselves, and no one ends up stuck in a bedroom away from the family, as Gillian once was on a holiday. • Small, low cost touches make a big difference. Examples include pull-out shelves beside the oven, large handled cutlery, big pans, armrests on chairs and a smart trolley that does not look like medical equipment. Good design should feel lovely, not clinical. • Future-proof your own home. Gillian’s one wish would be a bedroom and an accessible shower room on the ground floor of every home, so life stays smoother as our needs change.     You can contact:   Gillian Scotford: https://accessibleuk.co.uk                               Https://accessiblecottage.co.uk                               Https://accessminiguide.co.uk     Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/

    Accessible Properties with Gillian Scotford

  2. Sep 10

    Helping Carers Understand Dementia with Marty Schreiber

    What does it take for a devoted husband to become a compassionate carer? In this moving episode, Carol speaks with Marty Schreiber, former Governor of Wisconsin, about his journey supporting his wife Elaine through more than two decades of living with Alzheimer's.   Marty shares how Elaine's early symptoms, from getting lost on familiar routes to muddling long loved recipes, marked the start of what he calls "the second Elaine." He speaks candidly about the guilt, grief and exhaustion that came with caregiving, and the medical profession's failure to properly prepare him for what lay ahead. Out of that experience came his book, ‘My Two Elaines’, written to give other carers the primer he wished he'd had.   The conversation moves through some of the most valuable lessons Marty learned along the way, from the idea of "joining her world" rather than pulling Elaine back into his, to the importance of asking for help before the carer becomes a casualty too. Carol and Marty also discuss the wider stigma around dementia, the need for society to treat it as openly as any other illness, and what politicians could be doing to better support families living with the condition.   To close, Marty reflects on what he'd wish for Elaine with the benefit of hindsight. His response offers a beautifully simple answer to what truly matters when someone can no longer remember your name.   Interesting Discussion Points {2:03} - How Elaine's early symptoms first appeared, and the gap in support Marty found at the point of diagnosis {10:20} - The idea of "therapeutic fibbing" and why joining a loved one's world matters more than correcting it {22:15} - Why Marty describes carers as a "lifeline" and the importance of looking after your own wellbeing {30:10} - Tackling the stigma around dementia and the case for making it a "chicken casserole disease" {36:54} - What politicians and wider society could do to better support people living with dementia and those who care for them   Key Takeaways Carers are often the hidden second patient. Understanding and protecting your own wellbeing is not selfish, it is essential to being able to support your loved oneJoining the world of someone living with dementia, rather than trying to pull them back into yours, brings far more peace and connection than correcting or arguingAsking for help is a sign of strength, not failure. Trying to manage caregiving alone puts both carer and loved one at riskConnection does not depend on being remembered. A hug, a smile or a shared moment can matter just as much as recognition  You can contact:   Marty Schreiber: https://mytwoelaines.com/   Marty’s book – ‘My Two Elaines’ - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Elaines-Surviving-Alzheimers-Caregiver/dp/1945271213   Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/

    Helping Carers Understand Dementia with Marty Schreiber

  3. Aug 18

    Promoting Entrepreneurs of All Ages with Dr Tom Adler

    What happens when a GP of thirty years decides to become an entrepreneur? In this special episode, Carol turns the tables on her co-host, Tom Adler. From a childhood shaped by his father's escape from war torn Sudetenland to thirty years as a rural GP in the Peak District, Tom shares the personal journey that led him to found Bide, a simple bedside device designed to reduce night time falls in older adults. Tom explains how seeing the devastating impact of falls on patients and families as a GP shaped his decision to create something preventative rather than reactive. Bide plays prerecorded voice messages from loved ones to gently guide someone safely out of bed. It works without an internet connection, making it accessible to everyone. Tom aims to save the NHS a large chunk of the £4.5bn it spends on dealing with fall patients every year. The conversation moves into the realities of entrepreneurship, from pitching to investors and surviving the tricky shift from startup to growth phase. Furthermore, Carol and Tom explore why society undervalues older founders despite evidence that they are statistically more likely to succeed.  To finish the podcast, Tom makes a momentous announcement. Listen to the end to find out more! Interesting Topics {11:57} – Why Tom pivoted from GP to entrepreneur to create Bide {19:03} – Tom’s biggest challenges and how he’s overcome them {20:47} – How Tom has adapted the product to convince the market of its efficacy {25:42} – Overcoming ageism and empowering people of all ages to become entrepreneurs Key Takeaways • Careers built on relationships and trust, whether in medicine or entrepreneurship, result in the resilience and communication skills needed to build a business  • Bide was born from a simple but powerful insight: most falls happen at night, and prevention has far greater impact than reacting after the event  • Simplicity can be a genuine competitive advantage  • Older founders are statistically more likely to succeed, yet society and funding structures often overlook them in favour of younger entrepreneurs  You can contact:  Dr Tom Adler at https://getbide.com/  Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/

    Promoting Entrepreneurs of All Ages with Dr Tom Adler

  4. Jul 9

    All Inclusive Dental Care with Molly Baldini

    Can a swallowable gummy solve a problem that toothbrushes can't? In this episode, Carol and Tom meet Molly Baldini, founder of DentaBlue, whose path from drama school to NHS dementia coordination led her to spot a gap nobody is addressing: oral care for people who can no longer manage a toothbrush.   Molly traces her journey from a childhood in Cirencester and a love of drama, through the NHS mental health system, to her current role as a dementia coordinator in a general hospital. It was there, watching oral care consistently fall through the cracks for patients living with dementia, that the idea for DentaBlue took shape. As Molly puts it, "there needs to be a viable alternative to allow people to feel dignified and comforted throughout their life."   The conversation explores the realities of building a physical product as a young woman entrepreneur. She recounts challenges with sixty-four prototypes, while identifying the most suitable packaging based on carers’ and families’ feedback. Determined to succeed, she cold messaged dentists on LinkedIn and got into the industry’s leading trade show through a care solutions competition.    Molly also opens up about wider gaps in dignity focused care, including dry mouth support, denture care and inclusive food design for people with chewing or swallowing difficulties.   This is a candid, practical look at grassroots innovation and why inclusivity in care is never one size fits all.   Interesting Topics {8:11} –   Why Molly started DentaBlue and what it does. {11:53} – Molly’s journey to getting DentaBlue to market. {21:32} – Identifying and validating a care need despite not being a medical practitioner. ­­{24:21} – How Molly aims to make dental care more inclusive.   Key Takeaways Early career experience across mental health and general hospital settings revealed how easily oral care gets overlooked for people living with dementia.Genuine co-production, testing with the people a product is designed for, at every stage, shapes far better outcomes than assumptions ever could.Building a physical product as a young woman entrepreneur means being resourceful, persistent and comfortable with rejection.Inclusive design has applications far beyond its original dementia focus, from MS and stroke recovery to learning disabilities and sensory needs.Dignity should sit at the centre of care, whether that's oral health, denture care or making mealtimes accessible and enjoyable.  You can contact:   Molly Baldini: mollyrbaldini@gmail.com   DentaBlue: www.dentablue.co.uk   Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/   Dr Tom Adler at https://getbide.com/

    All Inclusive Dental Care with Molly Baldini

  5. May 6

    Intergenerational Influence

    In this episode, we speak with Fiona Mahoney, founder of Reminiscence Learning, to explore the power of intergenerational influence and inclusive learning. Fiona shares how “It’s so important that we just accept everybody for who they are… we shouldn’t be prescriptive in life.” Fiona reflects on her early life experiences growing up across the UK and how her grandparents played a key role in shaping her passion for working with older people. From her career in occupational therapy to setting up her own business, she describes the journey that led to the creation of Reminiscence Learning. We explore how Fiona developed innovative approaches to dementia care, including creating immersive reminiscence environments and the award-winning Archie Project, which connects schools with care homes. Through storytelling and creative engagement, Fiona highlights how children and older adults can learn from one another, breaking down stereotypes and building empathy. This episode offers insight into how fun, creativity and real-world experiences can transform learning, support people living with dementia, and strengthen connections across generations. Interesting Topics ⏱ 35:30 – Intergenerational learning between schools and care homes  ⏱ 47:00 – Lessons from working with children vs adults  ⏱ 55:30 – Advice for engaging and working with younger generations Key Takeaways • Intergenerational experiences can have a profound impact on empathy and understanding.  • Creative approaches like storytelling and reminiscence can transform dementia care.  • Children and adults learn effectively through the same engaging, simplified methods.  • Small environmental and behavioural changes can significantly improve quality of life for people living with dementia.  • Making learning fun, practical and inclusive encourages deeper connection and long-term impact. You can contact: Fiona Mahoney at fiona@reminiscencelearning.co.uk  Reminiscence Learning https://reminiscencelearning.co.uk Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/ Dr Tom Adler at https://getbide.com/

    Intergenerational Influence

  6. Mar 10

    Inclusive Innovations for Healthy Ageing

    In this episode, Carol Sargent and Tom speak with Professor Lynne Corner, a leading voice in ageing innovation and deputy director of the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA).  Lynne describes how “Healthy ageing isn’t just about adding years to life – it’s about creating the conditions for people to live well for longer.” Lynne shares how early experiences with her grandparents inspired a lifelong passion for healthy ageing and shaping environments where people can live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.  We explore how collaboration between communities, researchers, social entrepreneurs, carers and businesses can unlock practical solutions for an ageing population. From empowering people living with dementia to re-designing existing product to be age inclusive products, Lynne highlights the importance of innovation.  This episode offers insight into how cross-sector partnerships can drive meaningful change and create products, services and environments that support people throughout the world to live well for longer. Interesting Topics ⏱ 05:40 – Why innovation and collaboration are essential for supporting longer, healthier lives ⏱ 10:20 – Opportunities for organisations, communities and businesses to co-create solutions for ageing well Key Takeaways • Early life experiences often shape our commitment to improving later life. • Innovation in ageing requires collaboration between science, communities and      industry. • Inclusive design benefits people living with dementia, carers and the wider              population. • Sectors such as travel and tourism have growing opportunities to support                 healthy ageing through accessible and inclusive experiences. • Building healthier ageing societies requires curiosity, creativity and cross-sector      partnerships. You can contact: Dr Lynne Corner at lynne.corner@newcastle.ac.uk The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing at https://uknica.co.uk/ Dr Carol Sargent at https://sargentgroup.consulting/ Dr Tom Adler at https://getbide.com/

    Inclusive Innovations for Healthy Ageing

  7. Jan 21

    Social Care Solutions with Neil Crowther

    The Social Care Future movement, born of frustration, is powered by hope and putting power into people’s hands.  Our guest today is Neil Crowther, who joins us to talk about social care solutions. After a varied career in social care and disability rights, Neil founded the #SocialCareFuture movement in 2018. “Focus your energy on trying to do what you can within the existing limitations and draw on the stories within your communities to power local changes”   Neil’s career has been shaped through growing up in the northwest of England, meeting influential figures, moving to London and his first job working for the Royal National Institute for the Blind. He believes in the importance of involving people receiving support, while seeking their input in what’s needed and what will make a difference to them. Listen to our discussion on the importance of changing the way social care is perceived: Changing the narrative from an expensive, broken system to one that is recognised as improving a person’s wellbeing, and that of the people and community around them.  We hope you can come away with some ideas on what you can do to influence social care solutions so we can all feel loved, looked after and welcomed. If you have any input, ideas, or even questions about our discussion, we encourage you to contact us at the following: Dr Carol Sargent: https://sargentgroup.consulting/ Dr Tom Adler: https://getbide.com/ Mr Neil Crowther: crowtherconsulting@gmail.com                                https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-crowther-19498134/                                https://socialcarefuture.org.uk/

    Social Care Solutions with Neil Crowther

  8. 12/17/2025

    Inclusive Grief Solutions with Tracey Jane Redwood

    Our guest today is Tracey Jane Redwood, who is a grief counsellor. Tracey Jane starts by talking about growing up with parents who were always interested in people, particularly her father. You can hear her passion when she talks about him, and when she herself talks about interacting with people – she is clearly a people person. After leaving school, Tracey Jane went to college where she studied for a City and Guilds in community care, working with people of all ages. She continued and became a fully qualified nurse, specialising in mental health. Tracey Jane is fascinated by psychology, our moods and how our brains work. She gave up nursing, to focus on bringing up her children, setting up her own cleaning business to give her the flexibility to work around the lives of her family.  When her children had grown up, she trained to be a life coach. Around the same time, within two months of each other, both her father-in-law and her godmother died. It was then she realised how little we understand the end of life and decided she would focus on supporting people with their grief.  Tracey Jane talks about how grief affects both our bodies and brains. She describes how she set up her business, particularly how she developed her business skills. Coming from a nursing background, she had no training in business basics, but networked and met somebody who became her business coach, while she became their grief coach. Tracey Jane explains how everyone grieves differently, and how her 6-step process supports them. Tracey Jane shares some wonderful approaches on how to help someone who has lost someone close to them around Christmas, with a range of options on how you reconnect with the person you’ve lost. Tracey Jane talks compassionately about the issue of anticipatory grief, and how you can support a person with dementia when somebody very close to them dies. We also discuss how people generally avoid talking about somebody who is dead, but Tracey Jane’s advice is that anything you say is better than saying nothing at all.  Take a listen to Tracey Jane to get a better understanding of how we can positively support ourselves, our friends and or business colleagues who have lost someone very dear to them. You can contact us at the following: Dr Carol Sargent: https://sargentgroup.consulting/ Dr Tom Adler: https://getbide.com/ Tracey Jane Redman:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Tracey Janejaneredwood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Grief-Whisperer/61564917436789/# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_grief_whisperer/ Email: Griefwhisperer.uk@gmail.com

    Inclusive Grief Solutions with Tracey Jane Redwood
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Interviews with guests who have created simple solutions to be more inclusive for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and life baggage. Listeners can learn and apply some of these solutions to support themselves and others to live their best lives. Listeners can also hear how they can be the confident in developing their ideas into new inclusive solutions that can make a real difference to people's lives. 

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    Dr Carol Sargent and Dr Tom Adler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
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    Explicit
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