As AccessAble Champion, Emma was given the opportunity to arrange and attend meetings with local councillors to discuss the benefits of Access Guides in our local areas.
Tag: Politics
Help! I need somebody!
Emma requires live-in care and since April 2018 she has used 3 care companies with 6 carers, all of which have not worked out due to poor quality of care. Read on…
15 facts about Hampshire
Emma shares 15 facts about Hampshire, the UK county where she has lived all her life.
The battle of securing my new wheelchair seating
A year ago I was assessed for a new wheelchair. The assessment was done by Milbrook wheelchair services who are based in Chandlers Ford and cover Hampshire and surrounding areas. It was concluded that my base, motor, and electrics were fine to use, but I would need new seating. So the occupational therapist measured me up and put the order in. Simple as that – or was it?
Music Review: Numb Killer by Tarah Who?
Brace for impact with Tarah Who?’s explosive new release, Numb killer. The female fronted power trio dives into the anger and pain caused by the recent terrorist attacks and the conditions that have given rise to those who are truly numb killers.
AccessAble Hampshire Champion – vlog introduction
Two weeks ago, I became the new AccessAble Hampshire Champion.
AccessAble is a social enterprise who provide accessibility guides for disabled people across the UK.
Should Blue Badges be given to people with hidden disabilities?
Emma shares her opinion of Blue Badges being given to people with hidden disabilities.
NHS at 70: Conquering my mental health
Emma shares her experience of getting mental health support on the NHS.
10 inaccessible high street stores in the UK
Here I want to share my experiences of trying to access certain shops, the difficulties I faced and what should be done to improve accessibility:
A brief history of Stephen Hawking
This week the world lost an inspirational figure – Professor Stephen Hawking who passed away at his home in Cambridge aged 76. He was an intelligent physicist best known for his work on black holes and relativity.