The real meaning of rehabilitation.
Not long ago, I wrote about being beaten by two spring onions. After falling down the stairs and fracturing yet another vertebra, it was just
02/10/2024
Blog & Articles of Interest
Talking News
Myth-busting was my theme as guest speaker at the national Talking News Federation annual conference in Coventry at the weekend. You may have heard
23/09/2024
Winter Fuel Allowance.
Get Pension Credits to unlock your way to the fuel allowance. If the prospect of answering over 200 questions on the Pension Credit form is
23/09/2024
Shop local.
Put your hard-earned cash to good use by spending in local independent shops. Every little bit helps those determined entrepreneurs rather than lining the pockets
16/09/2024
Keeping down the costs of good food.
It was a joy to share kitchen tips with a group of fellow visually impaired people last week. Members of the Portsmouth Macular Degeneration Group
09/09/2024
Work for Yourself
People with disabilities (like me) who work are more likely to be self-employed than others. I spent many years running projects, helping determined clients fulfil
28/08/2024
Apple Harvest.
It’s that time of year again and we are fighting a losing battle with the windfalls. Thankfully, we have this excellent moist apple cake recipe
21/08/2024
Got the power.
Sitting in a chiropractor waiting room last week: dreadful music alternating with adverts and very loud. I asked the receptionist if we could turn it
19/08/2024
Summer speaking.
Just in case you’d like to listen to some life stories while lazing in the sun with something long and cool, here are two links
22/07/2024