Author: Pippa Stacey

Pippa Stacey is a chronically ill writer and blogger based in Yorkshire. She works in freelance writing and editing, influencer marketing, and communications consultancy in the charity sector. She also runs her own blog and social media platforms, known as Life Of Pippa, creating content designed to inform and entertain others with long-term health conditions.

3 Wheelchair Accessible Attractions In Barcelona

Pippa in her wheelchair on a wooden walkway at Nova Icaria Beach, turning back to look at the camera with the sea visible behind her. A highlight of wheelchair accessible Barcelona.

In July 2023, I travelled to Barcelona with two of my friends for a much-needed holiday. We booked a package deal through Jet2 and flew from Leeds Bradford Airport to Barcelona, and I did something a little different this time – I chose to rent a power-chair in Barcelona rather than fly with my own. […]

Working With A Chronic Illness – All You Need To Know!

pippa sat at a desk with her laptop in front of her, looking to the side and smiling. she's sat in her transit wheelchair, symbolising working with a chronic illness

Welcome! If you’ve found yourself on this page, the chances are you’re interested in working with a chronic illness. Whether you’re moving into work for the first time, returning to work after a leave of absence, or making changes to your career, I hope you’ll find comfort and support in the resources on this page. […]

5 Everyday Mobility Aids I Couldn’t Live Without

Pippa in her transit wheelchair, one of her everyday mobility aids, laughing and pointing down at the word 'disabled' printed on the road on the accessible parking space that she's in.

[AD. Thank you to Complete Care Shop for sponsoring this blog post. As always, all opinions are my own!] It’s no secret that learning to embrace mobility aids has made a huge positive difference to my life. It’s also difficult to choose just five everyday living aids that I couldn’t live without, especially given the […]

5 Wheelchair Accessible Things To Do In Northumberland

pippa in her wheelchair outside among the ruins of lindisfarne priory in northumberland. she's wearing a coat and bundle bean, and a dog backpack containing ruby, the cavapoo puppy.

I recently spent a week on holiday around the beautiful Northumberland coast, which has confirmed beyond doubt that it’s one of my favourite places in the UK. My Mum and I decided that the seaside village of Seahouses provided an ideal central base, and each day we travelled to a different town or attraction to […]