Every disabled person knows having a disability comes with its challenges; accessing public transport, accessing shops and restaurants, receiving support … More
Tag: Care
My first catheter change
Back in June, I shared my story of getting a suprapubic catheter fitted. 10 weeks on, I’m pleased to say … More
September 2018 Donations: Treloar’s Trust
Rock For Disability is reaching it’s 10th month now and it’s growing well. It’s gained over 4500 blog hits, has … More
Schools out forever… but never forgotten
The summer holidays are coming to a close for children and it is time to go back to school. It … More
We speak to Marsha De Cordova, Shadow Minister for Disability
Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Disability Marsha De Cordova, is visually impaired due to the condition nystagmus, which causes … More
Should Blue Badges be given to people with hidden disabilities?
It was reported earlier this week that the blue badge scheme will be expanding by giving them to people with … More
August 2018 Donations: Leonard Cheshire
Rock For Disability has been running for 9 months now and it’s growing well. It’s gained over 4000 blog hits, … More
Accessibility in cinemas: are cinemas playing fair? (20/04/2015)
In this day and age all cinemas should be accessible for disabled people, right? Emma Purcell investigates to find out … More
6 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques
Last week I shared my story of conquering my mental health by having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a talking therapy … More
Rock For Disability Donations: July 2018
Rock For Disability has been running for 8 months now and it’s growing well. It’s gained over 3000 blog hits, … More
NHS at 70: Conquering my mental health
This week Britain has been celebrating 70 years of the National Health Service (NHS). For my international readers who may … More
My future with a catheter
This week I underwent life changing surgery and was inserted with a suprapubic catheter. A suprapubic catheter is a hollow … More
Updates on my life and upcoming blog content
This week I thought I’d give you an update on some life events and what plans I have for this … More
Broken Biscuits: Creating independence to disabled animals
A majority of the time, most people associate disability to humans and there are many charities that are dedicated in … More
Are NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments a fair system?
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care which is arranged and funded by the NHS. To receive this budget … More
