It’s been a while since I last wrote an update. With so much going on this summer, it felt like the right time to share my latest news. As always I hope you find this interesting, will engage with your thoughts, and share your news too. Health and Wellbeing With my disability, summer is usually… Continue Reading

Over the past years I’ve managed to do many amazing activities. You know the ones. Flying a plane. SCUBA diving. Skiing. Hot air ballooning. Tree climbing. Having made a decision to spend more time in my home town. Just for a couple of months anyway 🙂 I wanted to ensure I still did fun things…. Continue Reading

Most of my recent experiential posts have been about work, leisure and inclusion for disabled people. I’m all too familiar with the need for accessible housing, care support, and enabling equipment. However once it’s in place, it’s less of a concern. Recently I moved house. The 1 bed flat was great for a while. Having… Continue Reading

For regular readers of my blog, you’ll know about my love affair with Tenerife. On my recent trip I obviously experienced the old favourites. The warm sun, the sea views, the vibrant surroundings. However I also experienced something completely new. You’re going to be as surprised and delighted as I was! Vintersol rehabilitation clinic is… Continue Reading

On the one hand I love a comfort zone. Particularly with needing lots of care support, special equipment, and home adaptions. Plus it’s human nature to strive for calmness and tranquillity. Well for a day, at least. On the other hand comfort zones can be dangerous. We stagnate, get complacent and take good things for… Continue Reading

Green for the environment. Pink for gay people. Purple for disabled people. You may have heard of all three colours and their representations. However purple and disability is definitely a newer one for me. It’s a very clever idea too. For many people, including disabled people, it may be scoffed at. Why will putting a… Continue Reading