disabilities and mental health

Wellbeing & Fitness

Is it OK for disabled people to have suicidal thoughts?

07/02/2023

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Words mental health spelt out in scrabble letters

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

Wellbeing & Fitness

How to manage dark thoughts if you’re suffering from depression

31/01/2023

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Black and white image of homeless man sitting alone on the street with his arm over his knee and his hand over his face

Wolf, a disabled blogger and traveller living in New Zealand, shares helpful information about depression, its symptoms and how you…

Entertainment & Culture

Natalie Balmain: Candidate with health conditions become alternative Prime Minister

04/11/2022

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Natalie is a women of mixed heritage. She is standing inside at the Channel 4 offices with her elbows on the banister going across. Natalie is wearing a black crop top with beige trousers

We speak to the winner of Make Me Prime Minister, Natalie Balmain, who lives with Type 1 diabetes and depression.

Wellbeing & Fitness

The value of peer support and how it can benefit your wellbeing if you have a disability or health condition

01/06/2022

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Three men in wheelchairs in a field laughing with each other

We speak to members of the Spokz People wellbeing programme about their experiences on the platform so far, how the…

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys

09/02/2022

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Five high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys as part of Spokz People's wellbeing programme.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Shielding stories: the impact on disabled people’s mental health

27/11/2020

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Cropped artwork by disabled artist Tri Iva Fitriani showing a colour drawing of a girl with brown hair wearing a face mask with virus particles on it

Our writer Raya, a shielder since March, shares the stories of disabled people who have continued to isolate and how…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.