How Moving Affects Disability Identity: Feeling “More” or “Less” Disabled in a New City
Moving affects disability identity in unexpected ways. A new city can make you feel “more” or “less” disabled based on accessibility.
How UK Lawyers Can Market Themselves
Marketing is essential for UK lawyers specializing in employment law, disability discrimination, and human rights. A combination of a strong online presence, social media engagement, content marketing, and ethical advertising can help attract the right clients. By leveraging these strategies, lawyers can build trust, establish credibility, and make a lasting impact in their field.
Short Bowel Syndrome, PIP Eligibility
Categorizing individuals with Short Bowel Syndrome as having Limited Capability for Work (LCW) under Universal Credit, implying they may be expected to work in the future, reflects an ableist and medically inaccurate stance. Unlike conditions that can improve over time, Short Bowel Syndrome is a lifelong and progressive disorder that only deteriorates as the body struggles with chronic malabsorption, fatigue, and related complications. To suggest that someone with SBS may one day become fit for work ignores the stark medical reality and places them in unnecessary financial and emotional distress.
Living with OCD The Challenges of Isolation and Unwanted Interactions
People with OCD may have heightened sensitivities to disruptions in their environment. This can manifest in various ways, including a fear of contamination, an overwhelming need for order, or difficulty managing intrusive thoughts triggered by external stimuli.
Breaking the Silence: Coping with Loneliness and Depression
As we have approached Christmas, only soon it will be over, it’s easy to feel isolated. Even when surrounded by others, many people battle feelings of loneliness and depression that may not be visible to the outside world.
Christmas and Social Disconnection: A Matter of Choice or Psychology?
The festive season is traditionally seen as a time for togetherness, celebration, and connection. Yet, for many, Christmas is marked by isolation and a deliberate disengagement from others. While the phenomenon of social withdrawal might seem heightened during the holidays, the reality is that for some individuals, isolation is a year-round reality.
Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy and Financial Support for Children and Their Carers
Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a type of cerebral palsy that affects movement control. Individuals with this condition often experience involuntary, slow, writhing movements or rapid, jerky motions, primarily in their hands, feet, arms, or legs. It can also impact their facial muscles, affecting speech and eating.
Guilt, Regret, and Grief: Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of Loss
Grief is a powerful force, but it’s often the guilt and regret that linger in the shadows, slowly eating away at our sense of peace. Losing someone can bring to the surface feelings that we’d rather not face—memories of what we didn’t do, words we didn’t say, and actions we wish we could take back.
Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that involve a persistent disturbance in eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. They are often deeply intertwined with mental health issues and can significantly impact physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.