The Great Queue Greater than the sum of its parts, the Great Queues have a life of their own. They have evolved, over time, growing and changing; their own ecosystems developing. People join and people leave, but their monstrous presence, snaking through the cities of Britain, never change. Continue Reading
In the Eye of The Storm: Ocular Melanoma, Maternity Care and Me
In May this year I was diagnosed with a very rare cancer called ocular melanoma. This means I have a tumour in my eye, behind my retina. This kind of cancer can spread to the liver, so as well as radiotherapy treatment for the tumour, which involves a hospital stay to have a radioactive plaque Continue Reading
Why we need to celebrate pregant women not just the baby they’re carrying
Today, a guest blog by my friend and Developing Doulas student, Lauren Derrett, founder of the brand new gift box service for mums, The Whole Nine Months. As a mum of 4, Lauren really understands how much new mums need a whole heap of loving and nurture through the wild ride that is pregnancy and Continue Reading