Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Handing in our cost of living crisis petition at 10 Downing Street
Yesterday, 7 March 2023, we went to Downing Street to hand in our cost of living petition.
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Myth busting: are the top cost saving tips accessible?
For many disabled households, the cost-saving measures that might work for most people don’t work. Steven Morris shares his research.
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When something is labelled as being for disabled children, the price doubles
Lowri's daughter Mia has Rett syndrome. She spoke to Sense about what it’s like to face extra costs when you’re raising a disabled child.
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Streaming with Sense siblings brought Inara friends and adventure
Inara, age 9, joins us to talk board games, online adventures and new friends.
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Sharing magic moments with other siblings like me
Angel has been at siblings sessions for over a year, gaming, dancing and just hanging out.
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How to apply for PIP: top tips for making an application
Zoe Bates runs the employment and benefits support service at Sense. In this blog, she explains how to apply for PIP, and everything you should know about the process.
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We should all be free to express ourselves through art
Tanya, our new Artistic Director for the Sense visual arts programme, discusses creative process, disability and her ambitions for our collaboration.
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Play sessions open up the world for children with complex disabilities
Laura is a play leader at TouchBase Pears, Sense’s centre in Birmingham. She explains why play is so important to the children we support.
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Look back at our 10 favourite blogs of 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we’re in a reflective mood. Join us in looking back at some of the most incredible stories that were shared on the Sense blog this year.
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Getting into the spirit of Christmas with Martin
At Christmas, all the ways that Martin’s behaviour and outlook on life have changed really shine through. Here’s his key worker, Sobiah, spreading Martin’s Christmas cheer.