The UK government has launched the most extensive national conversation about the NHS since its creation, inviting the public, NHS staff and health experts to contribute their ideas on shaping its future.
FND: My Story On How Those Three Letters Completely Changed My Life
Charlotte Croft was a fully functioning 26-year-old English Lecturer from Suffolk who loved reading, working and being busy, but her life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resulting in her having limited mobility and being mostly housebound.
Disability And Employment: “I Am Someone Who Wants To Work, Living In A World That Only Cares About Healthy People”
Paisley Smith, who had ambitions to become a police officer, shares her experience of having her dreams crushed due to a debilitating health condition and the barriers of disability and employment.
Deep Vein Thrombosis: “I Could’ve Suffered Serious Illness Or Even Death”
To mark Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, Emma shares her experience of suffering a blood clot back in 2016.
“What It Takes To Be Me!”: A Journey Of Independence And Resilience With Spina Bifida
Disability blogger and advocate Daniella Jade Lowe, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares her determination and resilience to be independent.
How Aphasia Affects Speech And Communication
Wolfgang Wolf, a disabled blogger and counsellor living in New Zealand, shares his experience of living with the neurological conditions aphasia and apraxia that affect speech and communication.
Time To Talk Day: The Challenges And Benefits Of Having Care Support From Parents As A Disabled Adult | Guest Post On Spokz People
With today being Time to Talk Day, Emma – who is a loyal member of the Spokz People community – shares her personal experience of continuing to rely on her parent’s support and how it impacts her both positively and negatively.
Disabled People Also Need To Talk About Mental Health
Today on Time to Talk Day, Spokz People – an organisation that provides online mental health support for disabled people and their families – wants to encourage the disabled community to talk more about mental health and wellbeing.
GP Appointment Crisis: A Chronically Ill Person’s Perspective
Trying to get a GP appointment can be very difficult, and, in many cases, impossible. Zec Richardson, who lives with ME, shares his personal experience of trying to get to see a doctor and how it affects his health and wellbeing.
A Third Of Disabled People Forced To Cancel Christmas Because They Can’t Afford It
A third of disabled people will be forced to cancel Christmas this year, as they struggle to cope with unbearable costs.