“A new kind of internet and social media influencer has been born, the ‘chronic illness influencer’ and some are attracting huge followings“ So says the Octavia Woodward on a BBC News article entitled “Sickness and […]
Tag: disabled
Freedom Day or captivity…?
Today marks the so called ‘Freedom Day‘ in England, the day when most of the social restrictions are to be lifted. This means an end to social distancing, the end to compulsory working from home […]
I can’t remember how to pace my life anymore! – Why pacing is so important in a post Covid world
The news that lockdown restrictions are easing and the world is opening up (albeit not as fast as many hoped) was great to hear and meant that for loads of us, things that we’ve been […]
How might the new NICE guidance affect people with chronic pain?
✴️New Blog Post ✴️
Following the publication of the new NICE guidance on how to treat Primary Chronic Pain, I report on the outpouring of concern from chronic pain sufferers….
Who decides if you get a ‘do not resuscitate’ order?
My New Blog
After hearing of ‘do not resuscitate’ orders being given without patients’s knowledge or consent, I had to respond…..😡
How do people with disabilities view the lockdown?
Last week, I had a large response to my post “Are disabled people missing out when it comes to the COVID vaccine?” with many people expressing concerns about how the wider disabled community have been […]
Are disabled people slipping through the net when it comes to vaccinations?
Are disabled people slipping through the net when it comes to vaccinations? The other day, my attention was drawn by the tweet from radio DJ Jo Whiley (52) who had tweeted that she had been […]
Happy New Year, we are all worthy…..
💕New Blog Post! 💕
Time to dig in now, we’re nearly there, the vaccine is coming. But we have to stay strong; we cannot let any of our loved ones be undefended – we are ALL worthy of living. 😘
The Disabilty Discrimination Act 1995 is 25 yrs old – a time to celebrate or to commiserate……???
The Disabilty Discrimination Act 1995 is 25 yrs old – a time to celebrate or to commiserate……???
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek – a few things to remember, if you please……..?
This last week, if you didn’t know, was Invisible Disabilities Week. Many disability charities have spent the week campaigning for more awareness of the disabilities that you cannot see you straight away. They call them […]
