Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mother living with multiple sclerosis, shares her honest journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with MS – highlighting the unique challenges and resilience of parenting with a chronic condition.
Pregnancy And Disability: Ensuring Inclusive Maternity Care For Prospective Disabled Mothers
Discover key insights into pregnancy and disability, highlighting the unique experiences of disabled women during maternity care. Written by Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mum with MS, this article advocates for more inclusive and supportive healthcare.
Rethinking Accessible Housing For Ageing At Home In Britain
Britain faces a housing crisis as its population rapidly ages. This article explores why ageing at home must become a national priority – through future-proofed homes, stronger communities, and urgent policy reform – to ensure dignity, independence, and well-being for older adults.
Living With FND Through Adolescence: A Story Of Struggle, Strength And Awareness
Liam Virgo shares his personal journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) — from sudden paralysis and years in bed to slowly regaining mobility. Read his story to help raise awareness of FND.
Change NHS: Share Your Priorities For The Future Of Healthcare
The NHS is at a critical turning point, facing both challenges and opportunities for change. Through the Change NHS initiative, the public has shared their views on improving healthcare. Now, to help finalise the Plan, the NHS seeks further input on the emerging ideas from engagement so far.
Falling Through The Cracks: A Mother’s Fight For Her Autistic Son To Access Mental Health Services
Trigger Warning: A mother shares the harrowing reality of caring for her autistic son, who was denied critical mental health services,
Five Years On From My MS Diagnosis: Living With Multiple Sclerosis And Finding Strength In Change
In this reflective personal story, Hannah Webster shares her journey of resilience, the impact of MS on her life, and her hopes for the future.
From Gymnastics Dreams To Cancer Realities: Navigating The Male Gaze And Medical Gaze
This is Ellie Henkus’ personal story navigating the male gaze in adolescence to facing the medical gaze while being treated for cancer, where she subsequently became disabled.
Why The Assisted Dying Bill Needs To Consider Longer-Term Illnesses
The Assisted Dying Bill is progress, but its six-month limit excludes many. Expanding it to those with incurable conditions could restore dignity and choice.
UK Autumn Budget 2024: Key Announcements For Disability, Healthcare And Special Needs Support
The UK Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced several significant changes and allocations to improve healthcare, disability benefits and support for those with special needs.