Sunflower sonnet By Sophie Bailey
In a garden lost to whispers of the wine, A lone sunflower stood, its journey pinned. Through solitude, it sought the sun’s warm kiss, A tale of hope, in some quiet reminisce With petals open to the vast expanse, It faced trials, a solitary dance. Roots intertwined, seeking strength below, A sunflowers tale, in shadows […]
Found hope By Irene Jelinek
A little bit of life, Hope. Not all is lost, A little bit of brightness In your smile I think to myself how happy I am for you, And for you being here Found in the spiral of hope. Hope is found in the smallest things, learning to appreciate, everything while you can. It’s the […]
Flowers create hope by Heidi Sammons
For me flowers create hope, they come in many forms: dried, fresh, weeds and pressed. Also, in different types and colours. I find this inspiring and hopeful as it reflects people and how everyone is unique and individually different. Flowers are everywhere and present through every season – some more than others. The grow in […]
A colourful bargain by Erica Crompton
For me saving money is an act of hope, and so is wearing colour! So seeing this £200 dress from Harvey Nichols is just £15.18 on Amazon is hopeful news for cash-savvy fashionistas! The ‘It dress’ of the spring by Greek-smock dress designers Devotion Twins is now available in a selection of colours and styles […]
Suite dreams, an accessible sofa
Last month I discovered my dream lounge suite on Amazon. As I write, I’m laid-up on the sofa typing on my laptop – it’s firm, supportive and comfortable enough to fall asleep on! This particular set is in a navy velvet Chesterfield style by a brand called Bravich. It’s proving resistant to my two tabbies […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Aberlady in Scotland
By Erica Crompton My partner Paul, a wheelchair user, and I have just returned from a trip where we spent a day out in Aberlady, on the Scottish coast. We found Craigielaw Golf Course hotel very accessible (we paid £72 for one night for two with a Scottish breakfast included) and it even boasts its […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Meals on wheels in Scotland
~with VisitScotland.com By Paul Nicholls and Erica Crompton During a recent luxury stay at the Marine Hotel in North Berwick, Scotland, Paul and I found a wealth of wheelchair-friendly culinary wonders. Whether it’s a cut steak for Paul or neeps and tatties for me, bon bons or oysters to share – this lowland part of […]
Treating Fatigue: A Self-Care Guide for Parents of Special Needs Children
Photo via Pexels Many parents who have children with disabilities are familiar with the deep sense of exhaustion that comes from providing round-the-clock care. This level of fatigue is beyond tiredness. It cannot be resolved through rest and sleep and can impede a parent’s ability to cope with everyday challenges. According to Autism Parenting, parents […]
Nomad Digital Are Creating a More Accessible Journey for Passengers
NOMAD DIGITAL are a world leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions and trackside networks. Nomad connects passengers, vehicles and organisations using their own robust and future-proofed solutions. Here they write for HOPEZINE.COM about how they’re making travel more accessible for all… The railway network is important to everyone throughout the UK, but it’s […]
Leeds Perinatal Mental Health Team wins Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Art Competition
A mosaic that was produced by patients and staff at Leeds and York NHS Partnership Foundation Trust’s (LYPFT) Perinatal Mental Health Service, (PMHS) based at The Mount Hospital, Leeds has won the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) 2023 Art Competition. The Mount Hospital works with women who are either pregnant or have an infant […]