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The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland

Accessible Travel

A while back, we had the pleasure of staying at The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland. Essentially, The Hog’s Head Inn is a pub with rooms. But, it’s more than that. It’s a modern [more..]

Homelands Trust Holiday Lodges in Fife, Scotland – Review

Accessible Cottages

It seems a lifetime ago since we stayed at Homelands Trust in Fife. In reality, it was only last December, but as you know, so much has happened since then. Having read previous reviews I [more..]

A Weekend Break in North Devon and Cornwall

Accessible Travel

Back in January, we did a quick tour of the North Devon and Cornwall coast. We did the east coast of Devon back in 2016, this was our first visit to Cornwall. Our final destination [more..]

What Fibromyalgia is Like for Me?

Fibromyalgia

This is a blow by blow description of what living with Fibromyalgia is like for me. You and I might have the same symptoms, similar stories about how we were diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, even the [more..]

Words I Didn’t Want to Hear: “You’ve Got Cancer”

Chronic Kidney Disease

If there was ever a set of words I didn’t want to hear its “You’ve Got Cancer”. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened at the back end of last year and I’m only now ready to [more..]

Diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea – What Happens Next?

When I had my kidney out, I had a few nights in the high dependency unit. Drugged up to the eyeballs, I remember the nurses kept waking me up. In the end, I got a [more..]

Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes – What Happens Next?

Last week, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. In all honesty, I have no idea how I got away with it for so long? For years, my diet’s been terrible (chocoholic) and my ability [more..]

What Fibromyalgia is Like for Me?

Can CBD Oil Help Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?

Those of you suffering from chronic illness, especially a chronic illness that involves pain, will understand why I’m willing to try anything to dial down the pain. My pain is caused by Fibromyalgia and Restless [more..]

It’s Been a Funny Old Week

I’ve neglected The Bimblers over the last few months. I’m feeling much better now, so its time to get the blog back on track. I’ve still got to be careful, I still need to stay [more..]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

It always upsets me when I see discussions about a relationship breakdown, especially when Rheumatoid Arthritis or chronic illness is cited as the cause. Here are some examples of statements I hear people say: Rheumatoid [more..]

Words I Didn’t Want to Hear: “You’ve Got Cancer”

If there was ever a set of words I didn’t want to hear its “You’ve Got Cancer”. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened at the back end of last year and I’m only now ready to [more..]

Diagnosed with Heart Failure, Am I Going to Die?

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure. At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about it? I was convinced the Cardiologist had it wrong, I mean, I’m only 52, how can [more..]

Our Day at the Motability Big Event in Manchester

Back in May, we attended the Motability Big Event in Manchester. These events are designed to bring together Motability scheme users, car manufacturers and dealers. If you’re thinking of joining the scheme, or if you [more..]

What are the Benefits of Using an Electric Wheelchair?

You may remember, at the back end of last year, I wanted to buy Bridget an electric wheelchair? Sadly, talking about it is as far as I got. Ill health and money meant I didn’t [more..]

What are the Benefits of Using a Recliner Chair?

Since my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and having a Kidney out, I just can’t get comfortable when I sit down. And trying to stand up from a seated position is fun and games because my side, [more..]

How to Choose a Lightweight Wheelchair

It’s a big decision to start using a wheelchair. It somehow feels like you’re giving up and for some people, there’s the embarrassment of being seen in a wheelchair. Honestly, I get it. Bridget had a wheelchair [more..]

The Benefits of Getting a Home Stairlift Fitted

As you get older or if like us, disability has made climbing stairs difficult, it’s hard to underestimate the benefits of getting a home stairlift fitted. For nearly 4 years, Bridget struggled climbing the stairs. [more..]

Mobility Aids to Make Your Home Accessible

From a health point of view, 2018 has been our worst year ever. What started off as feeling a little unwell, with the odd ache and pain, turned into a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, probably a [more..]

Where to Buy a Disabled Toilet Key

Have you ever found yourself standing outside a disabled toilet, desperate for a wee, only to find you need a Radar Key for the disabled toilet? We have, loads of times, especially when we’re travelling. [more..]

A Lightweight Deluxe Wheelchair in a Bag

It’s not often we get invited to test mobility products, so when Fenetic Wellbeing asked us to test their “Deluxe Wheelchair in a Bag” I was not only surprised but also intrigued because I’ve never [more..]

TGA Wheelchair Power Pack

If you are anything like me, you’ll know how hard it can be to push a manual wheelchair. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve struggled to push Bridget’s chair up an incline. And, [more..]

Easy Access Walk-in Baths, Showers and Wet Rooms

There are few things more important when we travel than an accessible bathroom. In fact, easy access to bathing facilities is probably the first thing we look for when we’re deciding where to stay. Most [more..]

The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland

How to Make a Holiday Sickness Claim

Anecdotally, I’m convinced a bout of food poisoning on holiday started Bridget on the road to developing Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have no proof, and this happened 25 years ago on an all-inclusive holiday in the [more..]

35 Things to do in Liverpool in a Wheelchair

Here we have a handpicked selection of attractions, days out, and tourist hotspots in Liverpool. This growing list includes our days out in a wheelchair, days out from other disabled bloggers, and attractions we find [more..]

A Windy Day Out at Land’s End in Cornwall

Driving along Cornish roads towards Land’s End, I felt a little bit peculiar. I couldn’t decide if it was lightheadedness, or do you know when you drive up a steep hill and your ears need [more..]

A Weekend Break in North Devon and Cornwall

Back in January, we did a quick tour of the North Devon and Cornwall coast. We did the east coast of Devon back in 2016, this was our first visit to Cornwall. Our final destination [more..]

10 Free and Accessible Things to do in London

In this post, we’ve put together our “Top 10 List of Free and Accessible Things to do in London”. London is probably the most visited city on earth. It’s a 24-hour city, it’s a vibrant [more..]

Landal Gwel an Mor Luxury Holiday Resort in Cornwall

Cornwall, in South-West England, is probably the most popular holiday destination in the UK. Despite its popularity, for some reason, Cornwall has always eluded us. So, imagine how excited we were to be invited to [more..]

Accessible Days Out in Sandringham

All this talk of Royal Weddings reminds me I still need to tell you about accessible days out in Sandringham, the Queen’s country retreat in Norfolk. We were staying at Elms Farm Cottages in Lincolnshire [more..]

Accessible Days Out in Lincoln Castle

It’s not often you hear me talk about a day out in a castle, but I can highly recommend wheelchair friendly days out in Lincoln Castle. During our stay at Elms Farm Cottages in Lincolnshire, [more..]

Chronic Illness, Disability and Accessible Travel

The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland

Homelands Trust Holiday Lodges in Fife, Scotland – Review

A Weekend Break in North Devon and Cornwall

What Fibromyalgia is Like for Me?

Words I Didn’t Want to Hear: “You’ve Got Cancer”

Living with Chronic Illness, Pain and Disability

Diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea – What Happens Next?

Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes – What Happens Next?

What Fibromyalgia is Like for Me?

Can CBD Oil Help Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?

It’s Been a Funny Old Week

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

Words I Didn’t Want to Hear: “You’ve Got Cancer”

Diagnosed with Heart Failure, Am I Going to Die?

Our Day at the Motability Big Event in Manchester

Mobility Aids and Adaptations

What are the Benefits of Using an Electric Wheelchair?

What are the Benefits of Using a Recliner Chair?

How to Choose a Lightweight Wheelchair

The Benefits of Getting a Home Stairlift Fitted

Mobility Aids to Make Your Home Accessible

Where to Buy a Disabled Toilet Key

A Lightweight Deluxe Wheelchair in a Bag

TGA Wheelchair Power Pack

Easy Access Walk-in Baths, Showers and Wet Rooms

Days Out, Weekend Breaks and Accessible Travel

The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland

How to Make a Holiday Sickness Claim

35 Things to do in Liverpool in a Wheelchair

A Windy Day Out at Land’s End in Cornwall

A Weekend Break in North Devon and Cornwall

10 Free and Accessible Things to do in London

Landal Gwel an Mor Luxury Holiday Resort in Cornwall

Accessible Days Out in Sandringham

Accessible Days Out in Lincoln Castle