Let's Talk Disability

In this powerful episode of Let's Talk Disability, host Professor Jackie Carter, Academic Lead for Disability Inclusion at the University of Manchester, is joined by two inspiring guests: Dr. Imran Sahgal, General Practitioner and Simulation Lead in Community-Based Medical Education, and Dr. Rachel Lindley, General Practitioner and Co-Lead for Service Learning in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.

Together, they explore the lived realities of navigating academia and healthcare with visible and invisible disabilities, challenge the limitations of the medical model, and advocate for inclusive design in education and infrastructure. From cultural silence around disability to the emotional labour of advocacy, this episode unpacks the complexities of identity, allyship, and institutional change.

With honesty and warmth, the guests reflect on their journeys, the importance of recognition and role clarity, and the urgent need to embed accessibility into the university’s future. As always, the episode concludes with concrete commitments to action—because talking is just the beginning.