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.
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.
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.
52% Of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Take Over 3 Years To Get MS Diagnosis
Six Multiple Sclerosis charities warn of the urgent need to overhaul MS specialist provision and mental health services. The lack of MS specialists is leading patients to be mis – or undiagnosed.
Community-Led Research Highlights Inequality In Cancer Care For Disabled People
Disabled people can feel isolated, unsafe and judged inappropriately when going through cancer care. These are some of the findings of a new report carried out by Help and Care, with the support of Bournemouth University, looking at the quality of cancer care for disabled people.