“Cast disabled actors…they exist and they’re out there”. So says Mike Lew in one of the opening pages of the script of Teenage Dick, and oh boy does this play stand as a testament to the fact that there’s absolutely no excuse to not hire amazing disabled talent. I was really grateful to receive press … Read more
Pacing…oh where to start? Pacing is one of those phrases that’s impossible to ignore if you’re any way involved in the chronic illness sphere. Scratch that, if you’ve seen any kind of medical professional about a chronic illness full stop. It’s touted as one of the most important tools when it comes to helping us … Read more
For today’s post, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to interview Amelia Peckham, the co-founder of Cool Crutches. This is part of a new series that I’m running where I interview disabled people who do awesome things, so you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Cool Crutches, but also how Amelia makes it work as … 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
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 can’t believe that it has almost been a year since I finally bought my first ever powerchair, the Rascal P321 (also called my ‘Mario Kart’ or ‘The Dizzy Rascal’ by my friends – cos I have PoTS and am always dizzy, gettit?) It truly was a long time coming, and I’ve written a lot about … Read more
