Stories

Following on from Disability Pride Month, Dr Hannah Barham-Brown talks about disability activism and what makes her proud to be disabled. She also discusses LGBTQ events and why they need to be more inclusive.

Our wonderful staff member Terry Craggs will be competing in the upcoming Para Agility World Championships with her border collie called Mist.

In this episode, Josh and Jax, who both have several tattoos, discuss their experiences, from tattoos related to their disabilities, to first tattoo regret, and more!

Mark talks about his experience of being diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, his life at Seven Springs and the importance of community.

Shehla spent the most of her twenties travelling around the world and flying her drone. In her thirties she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder and everything changed. Shehla went from adventurer to advocate and tells us about...

Mili, who is originally from Argentina, talks with honesty and openness about the effect M.E. has on her life. She also tells us why attitudes to people with invisible disabilities need to improve.

Second year Occupational Therapy student Becky shares her placement experience at our care and nursing home Gloucestershire House.

Our very own Dave Hursthouse, Assistive Technology Project Manager at Hill House, will be donning his running shoes and taking on the London Marathon. Dave shares why he will be running for us this year.

Yahye Siyad talks us through his experiences in the sporting world, the professional world, and the world of couch surfing.

Gemma Hope, our Director of Policy, examines what recent political developments will mean for disabled people, including this week’s Budget and the Health and Disability White Paper.