Tag: disability

The value of volunteering when chronically ill.

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Chronic illness takes so much away from you. It can leave you unable to hold down a job and therefore no monthly income reliant on benefits but more than that it robs you of your ability to socialise. The catalyst for the post was a photo that came up on my TimeHop memories when I… Continue reading The value of volunteering when chronically ill.

Disabled looks like me Campaign

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"Disabled looks like me" campaign with Leonard Cheshire and Mimi Butlin is very close to my heart for a number of reasons. The first one is that the aim of the campaign is to breakdown disability stereotypes. One thing I used to get really upset and angry about is being judged because I didn't look how… Continue reading Disabled looks like me Campaign

2019 the good, the bad & the ugly

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With the new year fast approaching I like to reflect back on how the year has been and what I have achieved. Last years post can be found here . My thought for 2019 was: 2019 is going to be a great year, a year to focus on achieving the best health I can and enjoy… Continue reading 2019 the good, the bad & the ugly

What do you do when you have a bad or good travelling experience when you have a disability?

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I have been very lucky that despite my asthma I have been able to travel (mainly to attend conferences). I have travelled via a variety of different methods: train, plane and taxis. Thanks to the hidden disability lanyard I have been very fortunate in the treatment I have received in airports. I have also been… Continue reading What do you do when you have a bad or good travelling experience when you have a disability?

Returning to work in a fog of smoke.

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I have been back at work now on a phased return and it is going fairly well except for one part. When my chest feels tight I do find it a bit of a struggle to get from the car park to the hospital. The staff car park is the furthest out from the hospital… Continue reading Returning to work in a fog of smoke.