It definitely doesn’t look like COVID will be disappearing, Torridge (which is apparently in Devon – I had to look that up!), are currently in number one position with infections a 905 per 100k. We’ve also got the new Omicron variant – hopefully in a couple more weeks we’ll know more about this and theContinue reading “November 2021”
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October 2021
Most of England has a seen a drop in COVID cases this week, the cynic in me suspects this is down to half term and reduced testing. Tewkesbury are no 1 at the moment with a rate of 826 per 100,000. My area has dropped to the mid 200’s in the league – but thatContinue reading “October 2021”
September 2021 – Two year anniversary
The Covid rates are increasing again, as I expected, following the schools reopening. Kettering are currently in the hot seat with an infection rate of 852 per 100,000. I received an email from the DHSC last week, telling me that shielding has officially ended. However, I’m still being cautious – if I meet friends, itsContinue reading “September 2021 – Two year anniversary”
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”
Wheels on Fire gets Inked – August 21
Mansfield is currently in pole position in the COVID charts, with a rate of 573 per 100,000. My areas has dropped down to nearly 200th (which is good for me!). Although, Scotland have seen a noticeable rise since the school reopened, so I’m expecting England to follow suit, as the more tests = more casesContinue reading “Wheels on Fire gets Inked – August 21”
Wheels on Fire – July 2021
Well, July saw “Freedom Day” which felt rather bonkers considering the rates were spiralling. I’ve also known of more people get COVID this month, than in the last few months. Although, the closure of the schools for summer has seen the numbers drop, Lincoln are currently top of the list with a rate of 717Continue reading “Wheels on Fire – July 2021”
Wheels on Fire – June 2021
The new Delta COVID variant is causing havoc, just as things were improving yet another highly infectious mutation rears its head. Newcastle upon Tyne is currently in the hot seat with an infection rate of 605 per 100,000 which is a 78.61% increase from the previous week. New Arrival a Netherland Dwarf Whilst I couldContinue reading “Wheels on Fire – June 2021”
Wheels on Fire – May 2021
Unfortunately the COVID cases seems to be rising again, top spot currently held by Blackburn and Darwen, with an infection rate of 432 per 100,000, which was a 21% increase on the week before. In my area we’re in the 0-3 cases category where they don’t publish the data, hopefully it will stay that way.Continue reading “Wheels on Fire – May 2021”
4th May 2021 – Two Year Anniversary
t’s 2 years today since my life changed. I hear people talking about COVID being life changing – and I generally think, no it isn’t! Whilst life isn’t a competition about who has the worst hand, having to adapt to every fragment of your life changing beyond recognition is hard. That said, I’m lucky toContinue reading “4th May 2021 – Two Year Anniversary”
April 2021- Accessibility Challenges (again!)
The COVID rates are reducing further, the highest is Selby with an infection rate of 109 per 100,000, although they are way above the rest of the country given the second highest is Barnsley at 59. In my locality we actually had the last 2 weeks without any positive results – long may that continue.Continue reading “April 2021- Accessibility Challenges (again!)”
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