Annie spoke for many us...Labour needs new leader, that is clear. But it also needs a new approach. An approach that is caring and compassionate to all in society not simply ‘working people’. When I was listening to Radio Four on their Any Questions/Any Answers programmes,… Mar 06 26March 06, 2026Article at Ruth on Authory
Hospital Wheelchairs are not comparable to Boris Bikes.Most people will know of someone who has had to go to the emergency department for a suspected fracture and as a result needed a hospitals wheelchair while investigations take place. It might be that you or someone you know has been taken from home… Oct 09 24October 09, 2024Article at bmj.com
It’s good to talk: How to find a specialist counsellor.A specialist counsellor, who can help those of us with disabilities explore and deal with some of the complexities of disabled life, whether that be pain, bowel and bladder issues or wider problems like anxiety, can be of real value. But at present,… Aug 14 24August 14, 2024Article at bmj.com
How can this be happening in this day and age?There is a big public health push to make sure everyone gets their standard exploratory tests, so that any medical problems can be picked up and treated earlier, therefore saving the NHS money. Such testing should be a straightforward procedure but… Apr 03 24April 03, 2024Article at Ruth on Authory
Ability Today’s impact: Make sure you have a back up planThose were the words that came back to me as I was lying flat on my back, after sustaining serious spinal cord injuries at the age of 18. Throughout my time at secondary school my dream job was to be a journalist, and much to the annoyance of my… Oct 26 23October 26, 2023Article at Ruth on Authory
Forward Magazine - Spinal Injuries Association. How to subscribe.I write a regular mental health column for Forward, the magazine from the Spinal Injuries Association. To subscribe to Forward click here: https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-informed/forward-magazine/ Sep 03 23September 03, 2023Article at Ruth on Authory