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5 barriers for disabled people becoming trustees

Gem Turner
posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
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Did you know only 6% of formal volunteers are disabled? (taken from an article by Neil Crowther) As I write this, it is National Trustees’ Week. I’ve been a trustee a couple

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Ad | My Wheelchair Q&A

Gem Turner
posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020
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This post is kindly sponsored by Millercare who are mobility specialists with showrooms around the UK. I have a lot of interest from people about my wheelchair and although I get

Image of iPad with netflix on the screen

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My Ultimate Netflix Guide

I love watching TV. I find it really comforting to have on in the background and I love a good snack-filled back to back watching sesh too. It’s got to be said though, I

Gem Turner in wheelchair posing for the camera

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How am I with the pandemic going on you ask? Well…

I’ve been wanting to post for so long, but I have so many thoughts in my brain – whilst also being in such a slow paced environment and it feels really weird to do normal

Gem Turner in wheelchair, orange cardigan and black t shirt

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“You can’t say anything anymore!”

Gem Turner
posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020
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In the rise of people such as Piers M*rgan and Katie H*pkins, this phrase is said a lot. But I’m just going to get to my point. I don’t understand it. If I say something to

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UberAccess showed me how travelling should be | AD

Gem Turner
posted on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019
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Hello, can I order a taxi please? Phone Operator: Yes of course love, do you want it now? Me: Yes please, I’m in a wheelchair so can I have an accessible

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Staring: My Honest Experience and Advice

For World Mental Health Day, I’ve decided to tackle a topic that affects me pretty much every day and has a massive impact on my mental health. On a good day, I make an effort

iPad and smarties resting on white fabric

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5 Small Things That Make Me Happy

Gem Turner
posted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019
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If you follow me on social media, you may know I’ve been a bit of a grump this week due to feeling “a bit under the weather” as some of us like to say. When

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You’re a Disabled Graduate… Now What?

First of all congratulations, it’s a hard slog and you did it! (if you didn’t that’s absolutely ok too, but I’ll save that topic for another blog post). This time of year

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5 barriers for disabled people becoming trustees

Ad | My Wheelchair Q&A

My Ultimate Netflix Guide

How am I with the pandemic going on you ask? Well…

“You can’t say anything anymore!”

UberAccess showed me how travelling should be | AD

Staring: My Honest Experience and Advice

5 Small Things That Make Me Happy

Please Don’t Use My Life, To Make Yours Feel Better

You’re a Disabled Graduate… Now What?