Stories

Stories of achievement, challenge or resistance from Citizen Network’s global membership

Story: 20.08.15 Why I Couldn't Care Less Alison Chalmers writes with candour about the struggles of caring.
Story: 29.07.15 Battling for Disabled People's Equality Jim Elder-Woodward was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Glasgow for his work advancing disability…
Story: 04.03.15 The Struggle to Get Control Sam and Paul Mauchline live in Australia and tell the story of their struggle to get control of Paul's support package.
Story: 14.05.14 Excluded from University Nadia would like to take a Disability Studies course at University. Katie Clarke writes about the barriers her…
Story: 02.03.14 Abusing the Blue Badge Scheme Wendy Perez is frustrated that so many people abuse the Blue Badge scheme and make life more difficult for disabled…
Story: 13.11.13 The Reality of Disability Claims - Malcolm's Letter Malcolm Mort tells the story of his long battle to claim his disability benefits, the failings of the system and the…
Story: 01.07.13 The Special People - A Fable This fable is taken from Simon Duffy's book The Unmaking of Man and explores what happens when some people are treated as…
Story: 20.06.13 In Memory of My Mam Rosemary O'Neill gave this heartfelt speech about her own experience as a Carer at Carers UK State of Caring Conference…
Story: 07.03.13 My Rights Nadia Clarke writes about the damaging impact that cuts to her personal budget will have on her life.
Story: 08.02.13 Disability Related Costs of Living Micheline Mason and Mary Harrison explain why their disability benefits are vital.
Story: 22.01.13 Michelle and NDIS Dell Stagg describes how she rescued her daughter from an institutional service and the need to respect families in the…
Story: 22.01.13 Karen and Being Bi-Polar Karen describes how she discovered she had a mental health problem and the ups and downs of dealing with the mental…
Story: 22.01.13 Person Centred Planners Lose the Plot The story of how one self-advocate with learning difficulties came into conflict with the Person Centred Planning…
Story: 24.09.12 When SDS Doesn't Work An anonymous account of the real-life failure of self-directed support for a family who needed help.
Story: 23.07.12 Meeting the Politicians Nadia Clarke spends time with ministers at the House of Commons.
Story: 30.03.12 The Reality of Disability Benefits One man's experience of disability benefits.
Story: 01.03.12 Goodbye Pat A moving tribute by David Towell on the death of his sister Patricia.
Story: 18.10.11 Using an Individual Service Fund (ISF) How one family used an Individual Service Fund (ISF) to improve care and support for their boys with complex needs.
Story: 04.07.11 Enjoying the Rollercoaster Ride One mother's story of her rollercoaster journey and the inspirational achievements of her son.
Story: 11.01.11 Adam and his Family are in Control Adam has returned from an out of area placement to take up life as an active citizen.
Story: 11.01.11 Keith Achieves Citizenship Keith has been able to move away from institutional living and achieve real citizenship under his own control.
Story: 16.11.10 'The CHF in 223?' - That's My Mother Terry Lynch describes how damaging it can be when professionals see only the label, not the person. For an older person…
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