Benedict’s story: a walking, talking, living doll

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It has taken a whole day just to buy one pair of shoes. They weren’t for me. Now that 19-month-old Benedict has been walking for six weeks, it was high time he got a new pair of sandals to keep … Continue reading

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Eleven reasons why the UK deaf population should join the war on welfare

These are scary times we are living in. Over the weekend, the spectre of ’80s political tension has rematerialised with rioting Millwall fans and Thatcher death-parties in Trafalgar Square. The economy, and in particular the deregulated banking sector, is making … Continue reading

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The NHS: why the coalition’s reforms are an atrocity

I have a kidney infection. This is my fifth day. I am able to say that with certainty, because I visited a NHS general practitioner and that’s what she diagnosed me with. When I first felt the stabbing pain in … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday

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Silent Sunday

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Even heroes can be flawed

With thanks to Julie Alix, whose original comment inspired this post. I I will be King And you You will be Queen Though nothing will Drive them away We can beat them Just for one day We can be heroes … Continue reading

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The world through the eyes of Isobel and Ben #3

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While Isobel gets to grips with this… Ben is pressing buttons of his own.

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The world through the eyes of Isobel and Ben #2

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While Isobel watches her favourite programme for 15 minutes… Ben has other interests in mind:

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