When Family Is Unsupportive
An insightful article exploring why some families are unsupportive, particularly towards invisible disabilities like OCD, and offering practical, compassionate ways to protect emotional well-being and move forward.
The UK Government’s Talks on Abolishing Human Rights Act
The UK government’s move to abolish the Human Rights Act and potentially leave the ECHR could leave citizens with no enforceable rights. What would this mean for the public, migrants, and democracy?
Why You Should Write a Book Before You Die
Everyone has a story worth telling. Whether your life has been filled with triumphs, challenges, wisdom, or humour, documenting your journey in a book is one of the most powerful ways to preserve your legacy. Writing a book before you die not only gives your loved ones a cherished memory but it also serves as a personal tool to reflect, heal, and leave your mark on the world.
How To Deal With People With Ableist Attidudes
Living with an invisible disability is a silent struggle, one that is often met with doubt, judgment, and unsolicited advice. The absence of visible symptoms often leads others, sometimes even friends or family, to minimise or dismiss the very real impact such conditions have on daily life. This ableist mindset can be harmful, especially when it’s cloaked in “concern” or feigned expertise.
Protecting Your Finances in Case of Hospitalisation or Sanctions
Emergencies rarely come with warnings. Whether it’s a sudden illness, an accident, or a worsening of a long-term condition, being hospitalised unexpectedly can make it impossible to manage your everyday financial obligations. For disabled individuals, carers, or people living with chronic illnesses, preparing in advance for such scenarios can provide peace of mind and protect your financial stability.
When Silence Speaks Volumes and Well Known Disabled Entrepreneurs Ignore You
Disabled entrepreneurs often speak of empowerment, community, and visibility. Many position themselves as champions for inclusion and mental health awareness. But what happens when these very individuals, your LinkedIn connections, your supposed allies, ignore your messages, dismiss your contributions, and ghost your professional outreach without so much as an acknowledgment?
Living With Trauma: What It Truly Feels Like
Trauma is not one-size-fits-all. For some, it heals. For others, it becomes their lifelong companion. It’s not about being weak, it’s about having seen and felt too much. It’s about carrying a weight that no one else can see.
Understanding Disability Fluctuations
No two disabled people are the same, and no two days are alike—yet current disability assessments fail to recognise this vital reality. Understanding Disability Fluctuations and the Need for Reform in PIP Assessments
Living with Uncertainty: Why PIP Assessments Fail to Reflect the Reality of Fluctuating Disabilities
When a system structurally excludes, misjudges, or punishes people with fluctuating disabilities, it is not just morally unjust — it may also be legally non-compliant. Disabled individuals and advocacy groups have a strong basis to argue that the PIP framework, as currently implemented, fails to meet legal standards of fairness, equality, and dignity.
A Shared Vision with Bill Gates to Eradicate Poverty and Save Lives
As the editor of Disabled Entrepreneur UK, Renata aligns her vision with the Gates Foundation’s mission to combat poverty, eliminate disease, and protect the most vulnerable – calling for equitable change both globally and within the UK.