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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

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

Hoe Grange Holidays in Derbyshire – Review

Accessible Cottages

Hoe Grange Holidays is a relaxing retreat on the edge of the Peak District National Park. For over a year, Hoe Grange was on our bucket list, so when the chance came to visit, we [more..]

Elms Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages – Review

Accessible Cottages

Back in May, we had the pleasure of spending a week at the award-winning Elms Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages at Hubbert’s Bridge near Boston in Lincolnshire. We’ve been lucky to stay in some beautiful cottages, [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..]

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?

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..]

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

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..]

Fibromyalgia, Kidney Stones and a Heart Attack

It’s difficult to know how to start this post. I sort of wanted to give you an update on what’s been going on with my health, not because I enjoy plastering my woes all over [more..]

What is Wrong With Me – Can it Really Be Fibromyalgia?

Here’s a turn up for the books… I think I’m going crazy! I touched on my health problems in Goodbye and Good Riddance 2016 but I wasn’t expecting what happened next. Since Christmas I’ve been [more..]

4 Things I Hate About Being a Full Time Carer

It’s two and a half years since I became Bridget’s carer. Arguably, it’s the best thing I ever did, but it hasn’t been without its problems! I originally published this post back in 2015 then [more..]

The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland

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..]

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..]

9 Tips for Travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Those of you who’ve tried travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis already know how hard it can be. Even the shortest trip with Rheumatoid Arthritis feels like you’re trying to conquer Mount Everest with an elephant on [more..]

Top 20 Tips for Travelling with Heart Failure

Today, I want to share “20 Tips for Travelling with Heart Failure”. But, before I do, let me explain why I want to share them. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure [more..]

Top Ten Tips for Travelling with MS

Have you ever wondered what it’s like travelling with MS? If you have, you’re in luck because one of our readers, Margaret Halliday, has kindly shared her top ten tips for travelling with MS. Margaret [more..]

Elms Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages – Review

Talking About Accessible Beaches on BBC Radio

Today, I have been talking about accessible beaches on BBC Radio Solent in Portsmouth. The discussion on the breakfast show was about how accessible beaches are in the UK, specifically the poor access to Southsea [more..]

Talking About Accessible Beaches in My Weekly Magazine

A couple of months ago we were approached by My Weekly magazine to talk about accessible beaches. At first, I thought it was a bit of a wind-up, I mean, a national magazine wanting to [more..]

Chronic Illness, Disability and Accessible Travel

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

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

Hoe Grange Holidays in Derbyshire – Review

Elms Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages – Review

Homelands Trust Holiday Lodges in Fife, Scotland – Review

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

Fibromyalgia, Kidney Stones and a Heart Attack

What is Wrong With Me – Can it Really Be Fibromyalgia?

4 Things I Hate About Being a Full Time Carer

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

9 Tips for Travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Top 20 Tips for Travelling with Heart Failure

Top Ten Tips for Travelling with MS

Elms Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages – Review

Talking About Accessible Beaches on BBC Radio

Talking About Accessible Beaches in My Weekly Magazine