Being student with chronic illness or disability isn’t easy, but university can be a very rewarding experience. Disabled students allowance was absolute lifesaver to me! It provides equipment and support to help you achieve your potential, regardless of your health situation. What is Disabled Students Allowance? Its an allowance for equipment and services for those … [Read more…]
I had a call from my friend about the lack of self care in my life (see that post here) and I started looking for self care ideas that work for us wheelies and spoonies…There weren’t that many! Many I found focused on physical health and fitness, or included lots of outdoors things, which if … [Read more…]
Having a the right personal assistant can open up many opportunities that weren’t previously available to you. Having the wrong personal assistant for you can be troublesome at best! It can seem like a daunting process, but it really doesn’t need to be. I hope this guide will help you find the right match for … [Read more…]
Direct payments were brought in to help people have more control over their care. I have found them to be really helpful and a much better alternative to agency-led care. They’ve allowed me to have a more “normal” life. Yes I too HATE that word. But, doing what I want, when, where and how I … [Read more…]
Bills are probably one of the worst parts of adulting. It’s even worse when you have a disability or chronic illness, limited income and higher consumption of water, gas and electricity as a result. But, there are some little known ways of reducing your bills that aren’t always publicised. Have you checked your bills? My … [Read more…]