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.

Wellbeing & Fitness

How Much Are Care Home Fees?

05/08/2025

One of the first questions families ask when planning long-term care is: how much are care home fees? Whether you’re…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Supporting a Parent Through the Dental Implant Process

01/08/2025

If your mum or dad is thinking about getting dental implants, it can be a lot to take in. There’s…

Work & Education

Life After a Serious Injury: Complete Guide to Support, Identity & Recovery

31/07/2025

llustration titled "Reconstructing Identity After Injury" showing six pastel-colored flower pots in a left-to-right sequence. Each pot represents a stage of identity rebuilding: Former Self (yellow) – A hand drops seeds into the pot. Text: "Identity before the injury." Explore New Activities (orange) – A watering can pours water. Text: "Find purpose in adapted roles." Connect with Peers (peach) – Sprouts emerge. Text: "Share experiences and reduce isolation." Seek Professional Help (pink) – Small flowers bloom. Text: "Reshape self-image through therapy." Allow Grief (lavender) – More flowers grow. Text: "Mourn the past to build anew." New Self (purple-blue) – Full bloom of flowers. Text: "Reconstructed identity after injury." Dotted lines connect each stage, symbolizing growth and transition.

Life After a Serious Injury: Your Complete Guide to Support, Recovery, and Moving Forward Life can change in the time…

Work & Education

Asserting Your Rights: A Guide to Personal Injury Claims for Disabled People

31/07/2025

Watercolour illustration of an urban street scene. A man in a wheelchair looks concerned near a cracked curb with no ramp. A blind man with a white cane stands at a pedestrian crossing that lacks tactile paving or audible signals. A car is parked behind them. The setting includes brick buildings and trees under a cloudy sky

Every year, thousands of disabled people across the UK suffer preventable injuries due to inaccessible environments, workplace negligence, and systemic…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Can Castor Oil or Cacao Powder Help with Disability-Related Symptoms?

29/07/2025

Split-screen graphic showing castor oil products on the left and a cacao drink on the right, with “In-Depth Review” in bold text at the center. Visible text: "CASTOR OIL", "IN-DEPTH REVIEW", "CACAO DRINK"

Castor Oil and Cacao Powder: faddy trends or genuine helpers? Castor oil and cacao powder have been trending on tiktok…

Assistive Tech & Products

What Disabled Travellers Should Know About Using eSIMs Abroad

25/07/2025

A person at an airport holds a smartphone displaying a signal strength icon above a QR code, showing eSIM activation.

If you rely on your phone for directions, messages, or support while you’re away from home, losing signal can quickly…

Assistive Tech & Products

Walk-In Tubs vs. Standard Baths: A No-Nonsense Safety Comparison

22/07/2025

Empty hot tub on a balcony overlooking a marina with yachts, hills, and palm trees in the background.

Key Takeaways Main Safety Risks: Standard tubs are an accident waiting to happen with their high walls, slippery surfaces,…

Lifestyle

Weight Loss and Disability: What No One Tells You About Finding Safe, Accessible Support

11/07/2025

Fishbone diagram of barriers to exercise for people with disabilities: Physical, Environmental, Medical, and Social.

Many weight loss plans overlook barriers disabled people face. Physical obstacles like limited mobility create problems. Social exclusion and inaccessible…

Lifestyle

11 Back-to-School Tips for Autistic Children

01/07/2025

Infographic showing 12 strategies to support autistic children with school transitions, including routines, visuals, quiet spaces, and comfort kits. Full text is in the "key takeways" section

11 Back-to-School Tips for Autistic Children Back-to-school time can be an exciting yet challenging period for many families who have…

Lifestyle

How Home Care Helps in Preventing Falls and Supporting Daily Life

23/06/2025

A cartoon caregiver kneels beside an older woman seated in an armchair, guiding her through a seated leg lift in a cozy, sunlit living room.

Falls can be serious, but most are preventable. For older people, especially those with mobility issues or health conditions, a…