A World Not Designed For Us
Posted on March 5th, 2026
There is a window in my room. On the days when my body refuses everything else, when getting up is impossible and the world …
To the Doctors Who Titled Me "Too Complex"
Posted on February 7, 2026
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not come from illness alone, but from being sent in a circle.
Not …
Welfare Reform and the Language of Suspicion
Posted on February 13, 2026
How rhetoric shapes public perception of disability and benefits
Welfare reform in the United Kingdom is routinely …
When the Clinical Road Ends
Posted on January 15, 2026
There are moments in life that do not announce themselves as turning points until long after they have passed. Others …
Fightback 2026
Posted on January 8, 2026
The New Year is quietly under way. It is Saturday 3 January 2026, and as I write this, snow is falling steadily outside my …
Ignored, Delayed, Discarded
Posted on November 14, 2025
When I was first admitted to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in October 2023, I told my wife I would be left …
The Hidden Cost of Independence
Posted on August 21, 2025
For most, saving for a flat or a car represents a key milestone—a significant step towards independence.
But for many …
The Built Environment: Where Accessibility Crumbles
Posted on July 2, 2025
Access Denied: The Harsh Reality of Accessibility for Wheelchair Users in 2025
From broken paths to outdated laws, here's …
Built for Life: The Wheelchair That Helped Me Say "This is Me"
Posted on July 1, 2025
There are moments in life that mark a significant turning point—not because of what you gain, but because of what you finally …
The Cost of Fragmented Care
Posted on October 7 2025
I'm 52 years old. Until I collapsI ed at home in October 2023, I was a working man — a retired infantry soldier and a …
The Hidden Tax on Mobility
Posted on September 23, 2025
A Real-Life Example: The Wheelchair Assessment
I’d been waiting thirty weeks for my NHS wheelchair assessment — an …
Why Inaccessible Design Is Failing 16 Million Disabled People
Posted on December 22, 2025
The UK is home to around 16 million disabled people, roughly one in four of the population, according to national survey …