Why do I write blogs?
I write blogs for several reasons. I don’t want to bang on about being disabled and saying, ‘look what I can do!’ Firstly, I don’t mean to big up my …
wheelchair training available for individuals to increase independence and develop confidence
I write blogs for several reasons. I don’t want to bang on about being disabled and saying, ‘look what I can do!’ Firstly, I don’t mean to big up my …
I receive referrals for wheelchair skills training and peer support from Solicitors, Physios, Case Managers and Occupational Therapists. Occasionally, I get the chance to attend a company training day and …
Yes, you can Magnet Fish sitting in a wheelchair! As a father who wants to spend time with my family, trying to give my son a good experience in life, …
I’m gonna dance like nobody’s watching, I’m gonna sing like nobody’s listening, I’m gonna kiss you like we are all alone ‘Cos this world is ours…… Above is the opening …
It appears the 1st of March is International Wheelchair Day. After a post on one of my social media accounts told me it was International Wheelchair Day, I reluctantly looked …
Punks, Rockers, Hippies and Skinheads. Image and Subculture. Punks, Rockers, Hippies and Skinheads. Was it Tedy Boys that came first? With their sharp suits and Brylcreem in hair, a mainly …
Getting dressed while having a complete spinal cord injury took a little while to get used to. After years of doing it, it’s second nature now. During the years spent …
Every time I go out, its a daily risk and mistakes might happen. Daily risks and mistakes happen, that’s life. Tumbles and falls that can launch me out of my …
Peer support is what? “The only source of knowledge is experience” (Albert Einstein). Peer support is the “process of giving and receiving encouragement and assistance to facilitate long-term recovery” Peer …
The basic answer is no; you can’t. Can I travel in my wheelchair on a plane? It’s sad to say, in this modern age where man has climbed to the …
How many types of wheelchairs are there? A lot. From where did lightweight wheelchairs come? The factory. The origin of the everyday wheelchair How many types of wheelchairs are there? …
Do I have to pay to park using a blue badge? Private car parks you do. At council car parks, you need to check. You may need to register your …
What makes you independent? Doing something by yourself? Physically or verbally. An essential part of being independent is taking care of your own needs, physical and mental. Because independent people …
Do you call them bars or wheels? What do wheelchair anti-tip wheels do? Just to clarify. In this piece, anti-tip wheels, anti-tip bars, or safety bars – I refer to …
Be active, carry on in life. I am not disabled. I have a spinal cord injury. It will always be with me now! Leaving school After leaving school at 16, …