Emma Purcell

Editor & Writer at Disability Horizons. Blogger at Rock For Disability. Loves live music, comedy, acting, chocolate and is a Harry Potter fanatic.

Entertainment & Culture

10 celebrities who live with dyslexia

04/10/2022

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Dyslexia

To mark Dyslexia Awareness Week, which takes place from the 3rd to 9th of October, we share 10 celebrities with…

Entertainment & Culture

Ralph & Katie: a love story about a married couple with Down’s syndrome

03/10/2022

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TV characters Ralph and Katie played by Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy for a sitcom of the same name about marriage and Down's syndrome. Ralph and Katie are stood outside facing each other. Ralph has short brown hair, black glasses and a blue coat with fur-lined hood. Katie has shoulder-length red hair and is wearing a pink and red striped blouse

Ralph and Katie, two disabled characters from the hit BBC One series The A Word, are set to appear on…

Entertainment & Culture

Meet the candidates representing disability in new show Make Me Prime Minister

26/09/2022

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Baroness Sayeeda Wars in a blue suit with Alastair Campbell in a grey suit stood either side of the No 10 Downing Street door for Make Me Prime Minister

Make Me Prime Minister is a brand new Channel 4 series that is set to lift the lid on what it…

Entertainment & Culture

Deaf representation on TV – John & Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf and Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker

23/09/2022

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John Bishop with deaf son Joe. They both have dark curly hair and are wearing black jumpers. Joe is smiling and has a beard.

Find out more about Channel 4’s deaf contestant on Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker and John Bishop's new documentary about British Sign…

Lifestyle

Breaking down taboos around disability and periods

15/09/2022

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A calendar showing a month with 7 days marked in red and a sanitary towel next to it

Our writer, Emma Purcell, speaks to the disability community to find out their experiences living with periods.

Lifestyle

8 myths about living with urinary catheters busted

31/08/2022

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Myths and reality written in green and red on a tablet lying on a table next to a white cup of coffee and a stylus. There are other words around myth and reality, including logic, fiction, information, proof and false

Our writer, Emma Purcell – who was fitted with a catheter in 2018 – debunks 8 myths about living with…

Entertainment & Culture

Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals first-ever Barbie doll with hearing aids

17/08/2022

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Rose Ayling-Ellis holding Barbie doll with hearing aids

A Barbie doll with a behind-the-ear hearing aid is part of a new range of diverse and inclusive dolls unveiled…

Entertainment & Culture

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds set to take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2022

08/08/2022

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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds on Strictly Come Dancing 2022. She has shoulder length light brown hair and is wearing a beige top, standing in front of a sparkly blue background

Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds - who has a form of dwarfism - is set to take part in the new…

Work & Education

5 accessible ways to succeed working from home if you have a disability

30/07/2022

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A silver laptop on a white desk viewed from above with a woman typing. There is a cup of coffee next, plate of cookies, phone and notepad to it

Working from home is becoming more possible and beneficial for people. Emma shares five simple ways to organise, plan, communicate…

Entertainment & Culture

TV personality Scarlett Moffatt and music artist Billie Eilish open up about their lives with Tourette’s syndrome

16/07/2022

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Scarlett Moffatt stood under a building with five young men and women who have Tourette's syndrome

TV personality Scarlett Moffatt is starring in her debut documentary – Britain’s Tourette’s Mystery- to investigate the rise of Tourette’s…

Tips For Improving Safety in a Home For Older Parents
As people age, their mobility and awareness can decline, so it is really important to make sure that their living environment is safe and comfortable. Accidents at home are common among older people, and taking a few simple steps can help to reduce the risks. As my parents and in-laws have aged, I’ve helped them The post Tips For Improving Safety in a Home For Older Parents appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Key Reasons to Consider a Personal Alarm for Older People Living Alone
In this article by Sarah Ball of Home Help 24/7 we will talk about fall alarms and the five main reasons to get a personal alarm for an older person who lives alone. Personal alarms are not just for emergencies; they help give peace of mind, safety, and confidence to both older people and their The post 5 Key Reasons to Consider a Personal Alarm for Older People Living Alone appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help Expert Help with Filling in Your PIP Form: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be overwhelming, especially with the complexity of the PIP form. If you’re looking for help filling in a PIP form The post Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.