I’ve been fighting hard to keep positive lately. I know it’s only my view, but the world has seemed more fearful. More divisive. More hateful. In the social justice world there’s been horrifying accounts. In …
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Regular blog about my life as a disabled woman feels a bit scary
I have to admit that the thought of beginning a regular blog about my life as a disabled woman feels a bit scary, a bit like inviting over the new neighbours in the hope that …
Continue readingAndy Burnham. MP Labour Party
“It is clear to me that the spending cuts of recent years have hit disabled people the hardest. Alongside the direct impact, some politicians have actively sought to stigmatise people receiving benefits. The combined effort …
Continue readingMaking a House an Accessible Home
Most of my recent experiential posts have been about work, leisure and inclusion for disabled people. I’m all too familiar with the need for accessible housing, care support, and enabling equipment. However once it’s in …
Continue readingTim Farron – 5 Questions
Timothy James Farron is a British politician who became Leader of the Liberal Democrats in July 2015 Q. How can we help the most vulnerable in our society? This is a task for all of …
Continue readingHow to be a Kick-Ass Disabled Person
I’m a professional disabled person. I’ve been doing this barrier breaking, rights fighting thing for a while now. Trust me I’ve learned the ropes. So I decided to share my top 10 tips for being …
Continue readingMy Disability Diary – My First Blog
Before I begin blogging about life as a disabled ambulant woman I would first like to share some snippets from my past. An insight into my journey from able-bodied to disabled person Mandy Edwards alongside …
Continue readingSunny Rehabilitation at VinterSol
For regular readers of my blog, you’ll know about my love affair with Tenerife. On my recent trip I obviously experienced the old favourites. The warm sun, the sea views, the vibrant surroundings. However I …
Continue readingNigel Farage MEP
Please find enclosed the relevant pages from our 2015 General Election manifesto. In particular, you may be interested in our policies on increasing carers’ allowance, protecting the rights of disabled people and improving carers’ access …
Continue readingNHS delays leave thousands facing long wait for wheelchairs
Thousands of disabled people face long delays to receive an NHS wheelchair, the first official figures on the subject show. One in five children who need a wheelchair are being forced to wait beyond the …
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