Duncan Edwards

Duncan Edwards is editor of Disability Horizons, one of the UK's leading disability lifestyle publications. He brings to the role something no editorial brief can manufacture: a life lived close to disability in all its complexity. His wife Clare, an artist and designer, co-founded Trabasack after sustaining a spinal injury that made her a wheelchair user. Her experience reshaped how Duncan understands independence, adaptation, and what it means to design for real life. Their son Joe lives with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy — a condition that has given Duncan an unflinching awareness of how healthcare, support systems, and everyday products either serve disabled people or fall short of them. That awareness drives his editorial instincts. Disability Horizons exists to inform, represent, and advocate — and Duncan ensures it does so with honesty rather than sentiment. He's less interested in inspiration than in accuracy, and more concerned with what disabled people actually experience than with how the world prefers to imagine them. He doesn't edit from the outside looking in.

Lifestyle

Mistakes that Cost Disabled People Thousands in Denied Benefits

30/12/2025

cartoon image: Disabled woman using a wheelchair looks at paperwork while another person checks deadlines, with symbols showing delays and lost money.

Important: This article applies specifically to the United States Social Security disability benefits system (SSI and SSDI). If you…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Why Online Therapy Can Remove and Create Barriers for Disabled People

22/12/2025

Split illustration showing online therapy helping on one side and failing on the other, highlighting access depends on design, not effort.

Online therapy is often described as more accessible than in-person support, but disabled people’s experiences in the UK show a…

Assistive Tech & Products

How Much Collagen Per Day to Support Joint Health

22/12/2025

Disabled adult sitting on a sofa with a knee brace, resting a hand on their knee, with a collagen drink on a side table.

I first started thinking seriously about collagen when my wife decided to try a supplement with a thick, almost gloopy…

Assistive Tech & Products

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality – and Why It Matters for Disabled People

19/12/2025

Disabled person relaxing on a sofa, holding a mug, with a cane nearby. An open window and air purifier show fresh air flowing in a calm living room.

Indoor air quality affects health, energy, and daily functioning, yet it often goes unnoticed. For many disabled people, spending long…

Work & Education

Workplace Access Barriers When Relocating with a Disability

19/12/2025

Disabled parent works at a desk with crutches nearby while a child prepares for school at home, showing a settled daily routine.

Relocating to the UK while managing a disability affects far more than the logistical side of moving. For many families,…

Lifestyle

New to Caring? What to Expect and How to Plan

18/12/2025

Becoming a carer often happens quickly, without much time to prepare. Realistic planning helps new carers understand what support is…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Accessible Home Cleaning Support in London: Practical Help for Disabled People Who Can’t Do It All Themselves

17/12/2025

cartoon image Cleaner mops a living room while a disabled person with a prosthetic leg relaxes on a sofa in a London flat.

Keeping a home clean is often described as an everyday task, yet for many disabled people in London it can…

Travel & Holidays

Accessible Travel in Japan: A Practical Guide for Disabled Travellers

29/11/2025

Wheelchair spaces with accessibility symbols marked on the floor inside a Shinkansen train car. Blue passenger seats line the right side.

Japan can be an incredible place to visit, but access varies a lot between major cities and older or rural…

Assistive Tech & Products

How Mobile Ad Networks Support Accessible Digital Advertising in the UK

26/11/2025

llustration of five diverse people engaging with a large smartphone screen showing accessibility options like captions (CC), large text (Aa), and text/audio toggles. One person uses a wheelchair, another uses a laptop and wears dark glasses. A speech icon indicates audio content.

How Mobile Ad Networks Are Making Digital Spaces More Inclusive Picture trying to close a pop-up ad when you can’t…

Lifestyle

Beyond the Scale: How Supportive Health Habits Can Boost Mental Wellbeing and Everyday Mobility

20/11/2025

Illustration of four people representing healthy habits: one person seated and stretching, another walking with a cane, one holding a glass of water and a bowl of fruit, and another smiling at a phone with a speech bubble.

Many disabled people and those living with long-term conditions want better energy, steadier mood, and more comfort in their bodies…