Debbie gives a heartfelt speech about her dementia at a business event in Corrie

How will the audience respond?

29 NOVEMBER - 5 DECEMBER

As Debbie rehearses her speech for the Women in Business event, she loses her thread and Carl assures her it’s fine to read from notes. And as the event starts, Carl tells her that he needs the login details so he can pay the staff, and Debbie tells him where he can find her notebook.

Taking to the stage, Debbie introduces herself, but as she tries to consult her notes, finds the screen locked and panics as she can’t remember the password.

Closing her iPad, Debbie gives a heartfelt speech and explains that she’s been diagnosed with dementia and what that means for her future, and how she intends to fight it all the way. How will the audience respond?

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