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True Life: Jo Shepheard, Lineham Farm Children’s Centre

Work experience placements at the BBC and a regional newspaper helped improve Jo Shepheard’s confidence in her communications role at Lineham Farm Children’s Centre. She tells Trina Wallace what she learnt.

True Life: Simone Aspis, The UK Disabled People’s Council

Parliamentary Campaigns and Media Officer Simone Aspis has always believed in the power of communications to achieve change. But it’s not been an easy ride. The UK Disabled People's Council worker shares her trials and achievements with Trina Wallace.

Miriam Potter, Action on M.E member

Action on M.E member Miriam Potter has coordinated a successful media campaign to open up a specialist NHS clinic in Reading.. She talks to Trina Wallace.

Faith Mall, Communications Officer for HelpAge International

Meeting disadvantaged older people in Africa really put work as a Communications Officer for HelpAge International into perspective for Faith Mall.

“One article raised the profile of our organisation worldwide”

Vikki George, who has severe health problems, runs Post Pals from her bedroom. She tells Trina Wallace about the organisation’s communication successes.