From The Life of Pippa Blog. I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as too many acts of kindness. In light of our current circumstances, it’s been so heartwarming to see that a decent proportion of the general public are shining bright and coming forward to volunteer, doing all they can to help […]
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Aids And Equipment For Managing Fatigue
By Pippa, in Life of Pippa. [AD] This piece is sponsored by CareCo Ltd and features affiliate links. More information can be found at the bottom of this post! Something that comes up a lot in conversation is how I negotiate living independently whilst dealing with long-term chronic fatigue. And whilst that’s […]
I Sometimes Feel Defeated By My Disability – And That’s Okay
By Pippa in HUFFPOST. Last month, Sport England and a number of partnering charities launched a new campaign aimed at people living with long-term health conditions. We Are Undefeatable, they called it – making a statement on behalf of the millions of people living with these illnesses in the UK. As a member of the […]
York’s Wheelchair-Accessible Indie Coffee Shops And Cafes
By Pippa, from The Life Of Pippa Blog. If you’ve ever visited York, you’ll know it’s an absolute goldmine for cute and quirky independent businesses. You could visit a different indie coffee shop for breakfast every weekend, and in my former years as a student (prior to becoming a wheelchair-user), that’s pretty much […]
Finding Accessible Work With A Chronic Illness
From the Life of Pippa Blog. Since I started blogging, there’s one question I’ve consistently been asked more than any other: how I found my flexible, work from home opportunities. If you don’t already know, I split my time between social media management and content creation in the charity sector, self-employment as […]
Accessible York – Encouraging Inclusive Tourism In North Yorkshire
How To Book Access Theatre Tickets – Seats For Disabled Patrons
Accessible Transport From Disneyland Paris To Paris Gare Du Nord
Disney Made Me Question My Disability
My Favourite Chronically Ill Entrepreneurs
Saving Money On Theatre Tickets As A Disabled Young Adult [AD]
By Pippa, in Life Of Pippa. This post and associated social media posts are kindly sponsored by Triple 7 Events. Find out more about them and book some bargains on their website here [AD]. Let’s be honest: being a theatregoer certainly isn’t the most affordable hobby in the world, particularly as a disabled young person. Whilst […]
7 Things All Chronically Ill Dancers Can Relate To
From Life Of Pippa. Since being diagnosed with my long-term condition, I’ve realised that there’s a huge correlation between professional dance and chronic illness. For me, it was ballet. I trained intensively all throughout my childhood and early teens and was lucky to enjoy some ultimate highs and accomplishments, until (in a nutshell) […]
Life Of Pippa, Spoonie Survival Kits…..And So Much More !
18 Things I Learned In 2018
From the Life Of Pippa blog. Although I’m not a particularly superstitious person, there’s always been something about the number 18 in my family. It’s when all the birthdays and anniversaries and life events seem to fall, it’s the addresses we live at, and it always seems to be an intrinsically lucky […]
Finding Accessibe Work With A Chronic Illness
From The Life of Pippa Blog. So, let’s talk about working with a chronic illness. Since I started blogging, there’s one question I’ve consistently been asked more than any other: how I got my flexible, work from home job. If you don’t already know, I split my time between employment with a well-known UK […]
Succeeding As A Disabled Person Without Being ‘An Inspiration’
By Pippa Stacey in The Mighty. If my story was part of an inspirational movie, dramatic music would play while I’d look meaningfully into the camera and gush about how becoming chronically ill changed my life for the better. I’d clasp my hands together and preach about how my condition helped me to […]
#SCOOTERGIRLCAMPAIGN – A Chat With Tanyalee Davis
Powerchairs Aren’t Just For Elderly People
The Stigma Around Accessible Employment
By Pippa in Scope. My name is Pippa, and I’m a psychology graduate living with chronic illness. I blog about accessible theatre, lifestyle and fundraising at Life Of Pippa, and today I’d like to talk about what I wish others knew about accessible employment. When I was at university, I thought that completing my studies […]
Using Mobility Aids When You Have An Invisible Illness
By Pippa, from her Blog ‘Life of Pippa’. “WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU, THEN?” There’s no ideal time to acquire a long-term chronic illness, but becoming disabled halfway through your undergraduate degree has to be up there in the Least Convenient Life Situations list. Adapting to the student experience whilst learning to live with […]