Interviews

The image shows Fats Timbo sitting at a wooden table, wearing a bright orange long-sleeve top with flared cuffs. She has long dark hair and is looking directly at the camera with her hands gently clasped in front of her. The background appears to be an indoor market or shopping area with colourful lights and signs.

21 August 2025

Main Character Energy

She’s got the jokes, the timing, and zero patience for ableist nonsense. Fats Timbo opens up to Kate Stevenson about how she’s living life fearlessly…

Lucy Shuker, a tennis icon, is pictured playing on a clay court. She clenches one of her fists and in the other hand holds a tennis racket. Her expression is determined, but focused.

7 July 2025

Courting Success

At the top of her game for more than two decades, Lucy Shuker is a sporting icon and influential role model. Editor Melissa Holmes caught…

Frances Ryan, seated in a wheelchair, poses against a plain grey background. She has long, straight auburn hair and is wearing a black top with cut-out shoulders. She looks confidently at the camera.

19 June 2025

A Crucial Voice

Award-winning journalist and author Frances Ryan recently released her latest book: Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girl’s Guide to Life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up…

A picture of Mesha sitting on a stone step in front of a dark wooden door. He is wearing a dark patterned coat, black pants, and black boots.

13 June 2025

Masculinity: The Silent Killer

When it comes to invisible illnesses, bowel disease sits high on the list of misunderstood conditions. For men, the stigma can be especially heavy. Mesha…

Ellie Simmonds sits on a blue sofa, smiling while holding a newborn baby. She is sat between two other adults -- a woman in a red sweater and a man in a green jumper -- who are lovingly admiring the baby. A vintage world map hangs on the green wall behind them.

9 May 2025

Being Mum?

Paralympian and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds meets Editor Melissa Holmes to discuss her latest documentary, which asks: Should I Have Children? When Ellie Simmonds was two…

A picture of Marc Brew in rehearsal. He's wearing a red jacket and yellow beanie, and lies on the floor with one arm reaching upward. Behind him, a large digital screen displays a forest scene with tall, illuminated trees against a dark background.

2 April 2025

Dance with Life

Renowned choreographer, director and #DisabilityPower100 winner Marc Brew is redefining the boundaries of what it means to be a dancer by bringing his story to…

Jodie Ounsley, visible from the thighs up, smiles while leaning against a white wall. She is wearing a denim jumpsuit and her long, blonde hair is curled. She clasps her hands in front of her stomach.

26 March 2025

SMASHING IT 

Youngest person in the UK to receive a cochlear implant, former rugby pro, Fury from TV’s Gladiators, and now author of an empowering children’s book……

Rupert Fawcett sits on a white wooden bench outdoors. He is dressed in a blue sweater, jeans, a checkered scarf, and New Balance trainers. He is reading a book, with his whippet, Daisy, curled up beside him. The background features green foliage and autumn leaves are scattered on the ground.

13 March 2025

A Different Chapter

One day, a multimillion selling cartoonist, the next, in hospital fighting for his life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up with Rupert Fawcett, creator of Fred…

Rob Burrow sits in a wheelchair with his family around him in a locker room. His wife Lindsey and their three children stand beside him, all dressed in formal attire. Prince William, kneeling next to Rob, holds an award while smiling at the camera. Rugby jerseys hang in the background.

7 March 2025

At the Heart of Everything

NHS physiotherapist, mum, wife and carer. Lindsey Burrow has taken on many roles, but it’s her role as the carer of her late husband, rugby…

Lucy is sitting on a couch with her three kids, all cuddled up and smiling. She wears a cosy pink sweater. Her oldest daughter wears blue, Paw Patrol pyjamas and sits to her left, whilst her son wears black, Super Mario pyjamas and black glasses on her right. She holds her youngest, who is wearing a white, floral onesie, in her arms.

3 March 2025

Lucy’s Life

Lucy Lintott Smith was just 19 when she was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), making her the youngest person in Scotland to be diagnosed…

A photo of Celia who sits in a relaxed pose wearing a gray tracksuit. A medical port is visible on her chest. She gazes at the camera with a calm and confident expression.

3 February 2025

Life on the Line

There are more than 40,000 tube-fed people in the UK, and it can be one of the most isolating disabilities. Celia Chartres-Aris, who topped Shaw…

Luke Tarrant sits confidently on a black motorcycle, wearing sunglasses, a black T-shirt, and silver jewellery. His hands grip the handlebars as he looks off into the distance. There is a brick wall in the background.

30 January 2025

The Road to Recovery

In May 2024, Luke Tarrant lost his leg in a motorcycle accident while travelling through South America. He speaks to Kate Stevenson about his incredible…

A portrait of an John Stapleton standing by a large tree in a what seems to be a park. He is wearing a navy blue cable-knit cardigan and a light blue collared shirt. He has his hands in his pockets as he leans against the tree.

23 January 2025

Learning to Live with it

TV presenter and broadcaster John Stapleton speaks to Editor Melissa Holmes about his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s John Stapleton is something of a national treasure….

Image of Sophie Butler, seated in her wheelchair on a sandy beach. She has short black hair and is wearing a shimmering pale yellow sleeveless dress. The backdrop features a calm sea under a clear sky.

11 December 2024

Sophie’s World

From being the first wheelchair user to grace the cover of Cosmopolitan to being awarded influencer of the year a whopping three times, Sophie Butler…

A picture of Isaac and his mother. She stands behind him as he sits in a red wheelchair. She is wearing a beige coat. Issac is dressed in a stylish plaid suit with a purple vest and a decorative pin. He has a cheerful expression, while his mother gently rests her hand on his shoulder. They both pose in front of a building with a classic architectural style.

29 November 2024

Passing the Torch

Navigating life with a disability comes with many unique challenges. One of the most significant hurdles can be finding the right care when your primary…

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