What is an Ambulatory Wheelchair User?
After I became unwell with my chronic illness, I put off using a wheelchair for a long time. I thought that they were only ‘allowed’ in certain cases and for certain people, and that I wasn’t one of them. Because of the way mobility aids are typically portrayed in the media, I naively assumed they […]
Freelancing With A Chronic Illness: My Fourth Year of Self-Employment
Hello! If this is the first blog post of mine you’re reading, let me briefly introduce myself. My name is Pippa, and around four years ago I made the daunting decision to leave my job employed in the charity sector and wade into freelancing with a chronic illness. These days I’m best known for being […]
Is WUKA Period Underwear Fatigue-Friendly?
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3 Wheelchair Accessible Attractions In 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. […]