Whether it’s you or someone you care for coping with life-changing disability, Penny Melville-Brown’s handbook “It could be You …” can help.   She draws on nearly 30 years of her own experience of blindness, working with many government departments, helping other people with long-term health conditions to find new direction.

Penny said, “These are straightforward, practical ideas for anyone who finds their life crumbling.   Taking back control, getting help and finding a new purpose are all possible.   We are not alone – many others have shared their words and experiences.   At least 1-in-4 people face such challenges in the UK.   As the Government wrestles with welfare reforms, we should stand up for ourselves.” https://amzn.eu/d/0EM1ww8 https://amzn.eu/d/aFCKpBY

Her book de-mystifies the scale and causes of the UK’s welfare problems and the psychological impact of the “D-word”.   She champions overcoming negative attitudes and assumptions, prejudice and discrimination as vital when most people with disabilities have least power, control or “agency” over their lives.

Previewers said:

“very useful reading for anyone on a physiotherapy, occupational therapy or medical course as background reading. Anyone involved in the administration and delivery of all disability services should be forced to memorise large tracts too!” (medical professional)

“Bulging with useful information, such as the sheer range of help and benefits available. Invaluable to readers” (legal professional)

“there is no fudging or avoiding inconvenient truths. I hate statistics with a passion, but I could not put it down.” (disability advocate)

ENDS.