The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes took a group of people with varying forms of dementia and gave them the opportunity to work in a restaurant - the results are on 4od now. It's a great concept for a show and an experiment - incredible people have been written off as incapable of working but the show asks what happens if you give people responsibility again? Lorayne was one of the participants and has early onset frontotemporal dementia.

The long road to fatherhood - Best

This isn't an easy read, but it's poignant and beautiful and Jon's attitude towards the double tragedy he and wife Vikki faced is utterly gorgeous. Because he's glad he had the little time he had with his twin sons. He's grateful to the medical team who tried to save their lives, the friends he made while living in the worst possible circumstances, the kindness of those who helped his family during their time of need.

I survived hell - Best

It was such an honour to work with Svetlana on her memories of Chernobyl - and a real inspiration to hear her thoughts and musings on how not to live in the shadow of such a terrifying and traumatic experience. The Chernobyl nuclear disaster shook the world and although I've always known vaguely what happened, interviewing Svetlana gave me insight into what really happened. It makes for a harrowing yet inspiring read - out now in Best.

Six days with my beautiful baby - Best

This is the story of Caitlin, a very special little lady who lived for just six days. Her story is heartbreaking, but her incredible mum, Nicole, is determined to live a happy life in Caitlin's memory - because Caitlin made her so happy for the duration of her little life.

I'm scared I've given my daughter a brutal disease - Bella Magazine

Donna shares her story of how she watched Parkinson's disease overwhelm her grandmother and her mother. Now battling it herself, Donna is such a brave and courageous woman, determined to give her own daughter the best life she can.

Facelift at 80 - Best Magazine

This was an inspiring story to write up for Best magazine - Toni saved for years before carefully selecting a surgeon she trusted to give her a facelift which has not only taken years off, but also given her confidence she's never had before. You can't argue with that! The lovely Toni shared her story in Best, out now.