More and more I’m seeing people talk about how an Occupational Therapist can be of benefit to people living with chronic illness, but it’s something that I honestly don’t know that much about. The only somewhat relevant experience I’ve ever has been with Occupational Health (which is different) in a work environment, and to be … Read more
One of the things I’d like to start doing more on this blog is reviewing products and services that are targeted at young people with chronic illness/disabilities to help others make an informed decision about things that may be a helpful addition to improve quality of life. In today’s post, I’ll be reviewing the Welbeing … Read more
With temperatures in London soaring to unbearable levels, a significant lack of cooling infrastructure (air conditioning isn’t a thing in homes here – YES, I KNOW), and a body that can’t really regulate itself all that well (autonomic dysfunction, FTW), summer can often feel like a special kind of hell for many people with chronic … Read more
Hello and welcome to my new blog series “But Make It Accessible”, where I speak to brands that are working to create beautiful and stylish clothes that are also accessible. Rediscovering my love for fashion since becoming a wheelchair user has brought a lot of joy into my life, but also a lot of challenges. … Read more
Everyman is probably one of my favourite cinema chains in London, and I went to their Baker Street venue for over a decade. However, in order to even get into the cinema itself, you have to go down a number of stairs, which quelle surprise did not make my knees all that happy. Now that … Read more
I spent my entire life terrified that I’d ‘end up in a wheelchair’. After all, from 9 years old, I only knew worsening pain. I had my first ‘proper’ knee dislocation at 11, and as I got older, my ability to force myself to walk declined year on year. I was both the glamorous girl … Read more
It took me a long time to come to terms with deciding to become a wheelchair user, but when I knew that I was ready it was like a switch flicked in my brain. For the first time in years, I had a ‘real job’, and even the few hours a week I went in … Read more
