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I’ve just read Unequal Benefits, Unequal Harms by David Gilbert (link below), a thought-provoking discussion paper exploring the rise of AI-powered mental health chatbots and self-guided care. The paper argues that AI has enormous potential to expand access to mental health support, particularly for people facing long waiting lists, affordability barriers, stigma, or social isolation. But it also raises critical questions about who benefits most—and who may be at greater risk of harm. Some...

In 2025, we were approached to deliver a series of end of life planning workshops with adults with learning disabilities across three community settings in and around Edgbaston. What began as hesitation became transformation. At the start, several participants were unsure about attending. “I didn’t want to join the sessions as I don’t like talking about death and dying, it worries me a lot.” Others described the topic as “morbid” or “too emotive.” For some, recent bereavement made it feel...

Talking about end-of-life planning isn’t always easy. For many, it’s an uncomfortable topic that brings up personal fears, sadness, or...