Guide Dog Retiring Process: Retiring a guide dog in the UK is a major transition for you and your guide dog, but it’s also about recognising when they’re ready to take a well-earned break and can actively enjoy this change of pace. When Do You Know It’s Time to retire your guide dog? Retirement doesn’t […]
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The social model of disability. I’m going to get hate for this but… The social model of disability states that people are disabled by the barriers in society for example; a lack of access to buildings, establishments and even spaces. The social model helps us recognise barriers that make life harder for disabled people. Removing […]
Today I cried. You may have seen me on social media laughing about the sass and abuse I’ve been receiving on a few of my TikTok videos. I’ve said for months. That I have tough skin and comments don’t phase me. But this time it has. And not because I’ve received threats of violence or […]
Image Credit Did you know there are 14.1 million people with disabilities in the UK? According to a Scope UK breakdown, this translates into 44% pensioners, 8% of children, and 19% of working adults. For millions of disabled people, the limitation in clothing options is a major concern. However, what if you knew about the suitable […]
Today I want to chat about blindness and body confidence. Body confidence is something I have always struggled with. From swollen knees, ankles and wrists due to arthritis, being ginger and the smallest kid in highschool (even in year 11), and not getting my period until 16 years old, I never saw anyone that looked […]
Since a young girl I have always wanted to be a teacher, life became a bit of a rollercoaster and although I’m not a mainstream teacher in a literal sense; I still see myself as an educator, exploring disability confidence and helping others to be aware and not afraid of our perceived differences and capabilities. […]
I’ve just returned from having my second cervical screening test at my local doctors, there are lots of women up and down the UK that feel uncomfortable or embarrassed at the prospect of having a cervical screening test. I’m going to walk you through the before and after of the appointment, what to expect during […]
I for one feel extremely fortunate that I was born and raised in the UK, A place in the world which boasts the highest quality of care and treatment given to patients because it provides free, accessible healthcare to those who need it, regardless of your ability to pay, or your social class or lifestyle. […]
Why I am upset about Stephen Hawking’s death and not for the reasons you may think. I’m saddened, upset and quite frankly disturbed by Stephen Hawking’s death and I am going to try my best to articulate the thoughts and feelings I have surrounding such sad news. “Life would be tragic if it weren’t funny.” […]
I was in Malta, it was the day after my best friend got married, I was sitting in a local cafe looking forward to having a catch up with a blogger I admired and who had gone out of her way to support Grant and i when we were in a tricky situation just a […]