As I write this, surrounded by a sea of boxes, I fully understand why people say moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do. As much as I had built plenty of contingency into my plans, I didn’t expect what has gone wrong, and the subsequent delays, which sent my bloodContinue reading “August 2023”
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June 2023
Sorry for the radio silence, there has been lots going on behind the scenes. Firstly, let me introduce Dougal. I got Dougal for a rescue, he is 2 years old and he is such a sweetheart- spends his evening curled up asleep on my knee. Let the works begin! I’ve bought a bungalow! Sadly, I’veContinue reading “June 2023”
10 Things to consider when making your life wheelchair friendly
The Occupational Therapists cover the basics when getting you sent home, for example, you need a ramp and a stair lift (which I had to buy). This however, is just covering the raw essentials, here’s my list of things to consider: WindowsI’ve had to have some windows replaced as I can’t reach to open them. GasContinue reading “10 Things to consider when making your life wheelchair friendly”
September 2019 – Coming Home
The hospital rehab team had taught me the basics of looking after myself and transferring in and out of the wheelchair. Accessibility issues Now I had to adapt to living on my own in a house that wasn’t modified. The stairlift had been installed 2 days before I came home, along with a ramp toContinue reading “September 2019 – Coming Home”
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