Access Champion

Mobility car with ramp out on a pavement.  Disability Costs In the UK, perhaps even around the world, we are in a cost of living crisis. Disabled, vulnerable and chronically ill people are undoubtably feeling the squeeze too, maybe most of all. Lately, I have noticed some awful, judgemental comments on social media, deeming those unable to work as 'unworthy', 'scroungers' and a mainstream television show has even questioned whether the most vulnerable in society should have their benefits stopped all together. These wealthy folks who talk about kindness, would see us suffer. Let’s dispel some myths: Myth 1: Being disabled, you get everything free. This is laughable it's so wrong, I’ll explain what I mean in a minute. Myth 2: Being unable to work, you have oodles of free time. Hahaha. Have you met my neurologists, ophthalmologist, audiologist, gynaecologist, gastroenterologist, dietitian, physiotherapist and SALT team? Many of which I have to fight to get an appointm

  Blue background, white mask with a red rose next to it. Underneath reads Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phanom of the Opera His Majesty’s Theatre Hotel front with pink zig zag design on the top half with windows. Underneath entrance canopy with large pink letters that reads President Hotel. Underneath is the hotel entrance doors and pavement.  The President Hotel London Originally, we had booked to see only Phantom of the Opera, but then the opportunity arose to extend our stay and attend a disability communication exhibition. The room was a decent size, with plenty of turning room for a wheelchair user.  The bathroom was also a decent size, with turning room, black handles and bars to highlight the toilet in the almost grey and white setting. However, the breakfast was disappointing. On the first morning, I had a lumpy porridge. I was prepared to overlook this as I waited for the decision from the manager as to whether I could get a smoothie. As those of you who have read my other reviews of