Ian Franks decries 'silly season' in which media make much of very little,
disability
Heads should roll: Claimants cheated out of mobility benefit
Ian Franks slams shameful treatment of mental health benefits claimants, calls for an investigation, and demands that those responsible should go.
Inside looking out
Please note: The current Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is fast moving, and reactions to it seem to update not just day-by-day but minute-by-minute. Obviously, this site was not designed to bring you the very latest developments in a ‘breaking news’ story such as this. Instead, this site will continue to include news and opinions relating to … Continue reading Inside looking out
MS or disability: Sugar versus aspartame and other sweeteners
Experts say consuming too much sugar is bad for us, with dire health warnings. While beleving them, Ian Franks says his taste now wants tea with sugar - and explains his concerns about artificial sweeteners.
Amanda runs for Congress … in pain and wheelchair
Amanda Siebe, a woman who lives in chronic pain, is bidding to enter US congress – despite her disability and need of a wheelchair and Dobbie, her service dog.
The historical parallels between this virus and another
Ian Franks says there are strange similarities between possible causes of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2001 foot-and-mouth epidemic in the UK. People with MS, disabilities, and otherwise vulnerable are asking. Is the truth being hidden?
Supermarkets accused of causing pain and distress through disability discrimination
Please note: The current Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is fast moving, and reactions to it seem to update not just day-by-day but minute-by-minute. Obviously, this site was not designed to bring you the very latest developments in a ‘breaking news’ story such as this. Instead, this site will continue to include news and opinions relating to … Continue reading Supermarkets accused of causing pain and distress through disability discrimination
Opinions, politics, and COVID-19 lockdown
Ian Franks discusses political leanings, writing for The Locus, the COVID-19 lockdowns along with protests in the US.
Sanders out: What now for health and disability?
Ian Franks asks about healthcare and disability now that Sanders has gone.
Our trip to hell – part 2 – Los Angeles
Our British Airways flight from Madrid to Heathrow was beset with problems. First, there was a ‘technical issue’ with the plane. At least, that was the official explanation but one of the staff at the boarding gate revealed that a bird had got on board and was being removed. Then, once we landed in London, … Continue reading Our trip to hell – part 2 – Los Angeles
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