Wellbeing & Fitness

How the face mask exemptions have divided opinion – even between disabled people

Our writer Raya, who can't wear a face mask because of a respiratory condition, looks at the backlash disabled people…

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Cerebral palsy: why a soft diet is perfect for me

Simon Stevens, who has cerebral palsy, has found that a soft food diet works perfectly for him. But he's had…

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9 reality stars who have experienced mental health struggles

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day, we've highlighted the disabling effect of mental health experienced…

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Disabled people and carer’s experiences of accessing the coronavirus vaccine

With the coronavirus vaccine programme in full swing, we ask disabled people and carer’s their thoughts and experiences of accessing…

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Disability and me: an open letter to my younger self

On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, disabled writer and blogger Raya AlJadir writes on open letter to her younger…

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The bus hit him: skiing saved him

Sports, and a competitive streak, can be a cause of discord in marriage. But for Heather Gray and her husband,…

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5 ways to get fit and stay healthy if you’re disabled

Exercise has a lot of benefits, particularly if you're disabled. But fitness goals can be hard to keep. Follow these…

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Could a wheelchair user be a football referee?

As Euro 2016 wraps up, a chat with Nathan Mattick, a football referee who uses a wheelchair, takes place. Discover…

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg in the spotlight

We speak to visually impaired Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg ahead of him competing at Tokyo 2020 this summer.

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Is it OK for disabled people to have suicidal thoughts?

Discussing suicidal thoughts can be challenging for any person but even more so if you have a disability or long-term…

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