In May 1989, I sustained serious spinal cord injuries in a suicide attempt. When I was finally discharged, I went home to my mum, dad and brother. But soon my brother left home to go to university. Then, just after celebrating his birthday, my dad died suddenly, at the age of 50. That left...
For anyone needing personal care, there needs to be a high degree of trust. But what if that isn’t present? What if you are in a relationship and your partner rather than acting as a ‘carer’ is instead controlling, abusive, or neglectful? This is what disabled people face. Disabled people ...
Nigel Farage’s much-hyped Reform speech would apparently have something new to say in terms of policy. As such, it was covered extensively by the media, with the two major parties seemingly on extended summer breaks. But what was new? Maybe it was the more professional look? Although, the ...