Welcome & Introduction From Penny
A challenging and courageous equality crusader with years of practical knowledge to share. Funny, eccentric and exciting, Penny is a survivor with compelling tales and huge experiences that dispel the myths around disability. She inspires, changes perceptions and even cooks too.
At least one in four of us will have a life-changing, disabling health condition. This handbook de-mystifies the scale and causes of the UK’s welfare problems, the psychological impact of the ‘D-word’ and some of the practical steps to survival. Listen to me talk about it in this interview: click here. And on the longer podcast: click here.
Only £9.99 paperback and £4.99 on Kindle. (is also available on other countries’ Amazon links)
An adventure story with near death experiences. World-wide travel meeting amazing people. Great recipes everyone can do – if a blind person can, so can you! Available in print or electronically, with video links to share the people, drama and fun. Only £12.99 paperback, £9.99 on Kindle with clickable links to on-line demos and more (also available in different countries)
Interesting report and data about combining psychological treatment with employment support. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth/bulletins/theimpactofemploymentadvisorsinnhstalkingtherapiesonemployeeearningsandemploymentstatusengland/april2014tomarch2025 After decades running programmes helping disabled people back to
Life runs from one extreme to another. Over just three days: co-chairing an external consultation group for a major HMRC
It’s simple if money’s no object: just move to one of the richest areas in the country! But not so
“You are an exceptional person who inspires me to do better.”
“She was FANTASTIC - totally saved the day for me.”
“Bad ass!!”
“Penny's Blind Baking session last Monday was just brilliant! I have been raving about it to the staff at College. Thank you for these sessions - I find them so uplifting.”
"Chris and I both enjoyed your book very much. An amazing journey and very well told in your unique style. You've definitely found your voice (as the critics say) - I felt I could hear you speaking in my head as I was reading."
