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Joined May 2007

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    6 May 2020

    BBC Ouch’s Cabin Fever, including Kate and Holly’s Isolation Diary, has been highlighted by the Press Gazette as being among the 'best podcasts and radio journalism' of the pandemic. If you haven't listened yet, check out the series here —>

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  2. 12 hours ago

    A radio presenter who lost the ability to project his voice for four years has returned to the airwaves Joshua Donlon, who has a brain tumour, learned breathing techniques with a neurological team His first time back on air was with BBC Cambridgeshire

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  3. 14 hours ago

    Sickle cell patients have begun receiving the first new treatment for the blood disorder in 20 years The inherited condition can cause severe pain and organ failure, often requiring hospital admissions Crizanlizumab is thought to cut A&E visits by 40%

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  4. 16 hours ago

    A council apologised after "close to 300" children with special needs did not make it to school because transport contracts were not arranged in time One mother says her child, who is autistic, has "been shaking and in tears because he can't process it"

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  5. Feb 23

    A girl with cerebral palsy and her family have been given nearly £19m in compensation for injuries sustained at birth due to maternity care failings The money provided will be used to fund care and equipment for the rest of Megan's life

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  6. Feb 23

    "She can start living a better and more normal life, and live a longer life" At six years old, Ivy Roberts is one of the first children under 12 in Wales to receive Kaftrio, a new "life-transforming" treatment For cystic fibrosis

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    Feb 22

    In 2020, Angel Lynn was bundled in to a van by her then boyfriend. She fell out on the motorway, and sustained life-changing injuries. Two men were sentenced - one to seven and a half years, another to 21 months. Now Angel's mum says she wants those to be significantly increased

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  8. Feb 22

    A plan to encourage people to walk and cycle more has made parts of Glasgow dangerous and inaccessible, according to visually-impaired people Audrey Ward, who is blind, said walking in Sauchiehall Street was now an "absolutely terrifying" experience

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  9. Feb 22

    Two women have been arrested on suspicion of assisting or encouraging suicide, following the death of 60-year-old Sharon Johnston She was a disabled woman who was a prominent advocate of assisted dying

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  10. Feb 22

    A paralysed father-of-two fears he will not be able to survive when the cost of living rises in April Since October, Dave Davies' energy bills have doubled to £300 per month, and he is worried that could rise even further to £450 in April

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  11. Feb 21

    "It feels like [the] government places less value on children like Aliou" Mark says his son and many other children with additional learning needs still face major disruption to their schooling as a result of the pandemic

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    Marian Keyes on depression, oversharing and not having children. Bestselling author writes about the tough things in life – from break ups and baby loss to depression. She joined to discuss why she speaks so openly.

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  13. Feb 21

    In 2020 the global sex toy industry was valued at more than £24bn – but does it cater enough to disabled people? Listen to our latest podcast with and as they share their top tips on all things sexy and accessible…

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  14. Feb 20

    Sex toys are not just for solo use - a rising number of disabled couples are turning to aids to assist intimacy Nervous? and give a beginners guide:

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  15. Feb 20

    “It's a really exciting time for guys” Thought sex toys were only for women? Aids to enhance male pleasure are booming and are finally becoming accessible for disabled users:

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  16. Feb 19

    Are you intrigued by the thought of trying out a sex toy but worry they aren’t accessible? If so, listen to our latest podcast which explores the world of disabled-friendly pleasure aids, along with top tips, advice and some very eye-opening discussions

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  17. Feb 19

    “What if my carer discovers my sex toys?” Our latest podcast has some top tips on how to deal with potentially awkward situations:

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  18. Feb 19

    “I thought sex toys weren't for me [as a disabled person]... but oh my god did I learn” Curious? Embarrassed? Listen to and ’s beginners guide to using accessible sex toys solo or in a couple:

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  19. Feb 18

    Sex toys and disability - what's the deal? Our latest podcast episode sees and discuss saucy aids and accessibility, the "first" vibrator and... a secret red "pleasure room" Intrigued? Listen here

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  20. Feb 18

    “We boomed in lockdown” The sex toy industry is big business – valued at more than £24bn in 2020 and break down the options and highlight those suitable for all sorts of disabilities:

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  21. Feb 18

    It’s an Ouch late night special… “There's erogenous zones all over the body” Unable to have sex the traditional way? Learn all there is to know about accessible sex toys and disability in our latest podcast:

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