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.
lABLEd Podcast Returns: A Bold New Season Exploring Disability, Identity And Advocacy
After a seven-month hiatus, the lABLEd Podcast is back with a much-anticipated fresh season filled with engaging conversations, thought-provoking topics and inspiring guests. Known for its unique blend of humour, insight and advocacy, lABLEd continues to be a leading voice in disability, illness and difference.
UK Government Launches Groundbreaking Initiative To Transform NHS: A 10-Year Vision For Community-Based, Digital And Preventative Healthcare
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.
Disability Pride Month: 10 Perks Of Being A Disabled Person
Being disabled does come with many challenges and barriers but on many occasions, it does have its benefits and advantages. This Disability Pride Month, Emma shares her 10 perks of being a disabled person.
UK General Election 2024: How Are The Political Parties Pledging To Support Disabled People?
The UK General Election 2024 will take place on Thursday 4th July. We go through five of the main Parties’ manifestoes to find out how they pledge to tackle the important policies for disabled people.
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.
Being Diagnosed With Autism As An Adult
David Wright, who was diagnosed with autism as an adult, shares his personal story of growing up feeling different and how a local disability charity supported him through his diagnosis and his journey to independence.
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.