Hello everyone. I’d really love to hear from anyone concerned about the fact self-isolation could end this month. I know it’s a pretty terrifying thought for many disabled people but if you’re happy to share your concerns with me, please do get in touch - nicola.fox
@bbc
.co.uk xxx
Last week on
@BBCBreakfast
I did something I've not done since I landed my job, speak about myself on telly. But so many parents were so honest with us during
#bbcsend
week, it felt like the right time. Working when you have a disability isn't always easy. Thanks
@louiseminchin
A quick news request from me, please do RT. Are you disabled and unable to get food from supermarkets - either in store or online and how concerned are you? Thanks so much xx
1/6 We’ve been a bit quiet lately but for good reason. Let me explain…
This past year we’ve been covering stories about the pandemic and its impact on deaf and disabled people. We could see how they were being disproportionately affected…
Loved putting on a fancy frock and spending time in Northampton with the phenomenal
@neelamASingh
(who I forgot to take a selfie of, so here’s a pic of just me, i’m sorry.) I’ve never been fed or looked after better. People of all faiths, coming together to enjoy food and music.…
Learning disability vaccine plea: 'Don't leave us to rot' - BBC News: As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that many people with learning disabilities have been missed out.
More on this story on
@BBCNews
tonight.
How has Covid–19 affected you?
@BBCNews
wants to hear from deaf & disabled people. What impact has the pandemic had on your health, your disability, your life? Share your experiences with us, it won't take long👇
Survey:
Easy Read:
10k followers! Now I’m rubbish at social media, always have been, so thank you so much to all my new followers and to those who have been with me from the start, when I barely had a career and used to box dye my hair. It’s loyalty like that we need more of in the world 😂 xxx
Deaf campaigners have won legal proceedings against the government over a lack of sign language interpreters at its coronavirus briefings. A judicial review found that BSL users had been discriminated against because critical information was not conveyed to them
@BBCNews
Six out of ten people who have died from Coronavirus had a disability, according to new figures out today. I spoke to Andrea who lost her wonderful, sci-fi loving sister Cath. She wrote a poem about the loss. It broke my heart. See our report on
@BBCNews
at six tonight.
We'd love to speak to any unemployed disabled people looking for work, with the possibility of filming the process. If that's you and you're up for it, email me - nicola.fox
@bbc
.co.uk. Thanks xx
It was such a treat to interview my news hero
@thehuwedwards
for our latest
@BBCAccessAll
podcast. He was warm, VERY funny and honest. My face in this picture says it all 👇. Thank you Huw xx
Earlier this year I went on one of the funniest shows on TV ‘Would I Lie To You.’ I fell on Lee Mack’s lap before I had the chance to say hi and needed two booster cushions on my chair because I’m so short. It’s on tomorrow, 8.30pm
@BBCOne
. I’m too nervous to watch
#WILTY
#BBCOne
@josierones
WOW!!!! This is hugely disappointing and incredibly sad.
@josierones
is one of the funniest, kindest, smartest people I have ever met. She’s ridiculously popular for a reason. Such a shame people feel the need to try and pull her down - not a nice way to live xxx
Disability campaigners say they’re deeply concerned about the latest ethical advice from the British Medical Association, which they fear will mean they won’t get treated for Covid 19 if hospital beds are in short supply. Our report on
@bbcnews
at ten featuring
@DrJonHastie
The local government association has warned councils could be forced to declare themselves bankrupt because of the soaring cost of SEND provision.
Figures due to be released tomorrow are expected to show a steep rise in the number of families lodging appeals at tribunals in…
Former Paralympian & disability rights campaigner
@Tanni_GT
has today warned that the emergency Coronavirus legislation is a "health and social care obliteration Bill by any other name". Our report featuring
@BnsJaneCampbell
&
@martynsibley
on
@BBCNews
at 6pm tonight.
My talented sister Rachel has got muscular dystrophy like me. She rarely talks about herself but she did for
@shecanshedid
. It can be tough working when you have a disability and Rach didn’t have it easy for a while, until she set up her own business.
This is a brilliant long read by Ruth
@Cleggins82
and film, beautifully shot and edited by
@Philleddo
featuring one of the most articulate people I’ve ever spent time with, Leah xxx
6/6 We start tomorrow with a long read text piece and digital film. Different stories will run throughout the day on
@BBCNews
@BBCBreakfast
, the one, six and ten o’clock news and a whole lot more.
For many people with learning disabilities, the ‘new normal’ is terrifying.
@Cleggins82
@davidcheeseman
& I spent 3 glorious days with Maurice, Martin & Jovi, all supported by
@SunnybankEpsom
. They tell us about their fears as we ease out of lockdown, tonight on
@BBCNews
at 6pm.
I got to spend a bit of time chatting to the lovely
@jowhiley
today about her music loving sister Frances who has learning disabilities. We spoke about the vaccine and why it’s so important. More on this on
@BBCNews
at 10pm.
‘I miss all my friends. I’ve forgotten most of their names because I haven’t seen them since March.’ That’s Jacob, one of the smartest dudes I’ve ever interviewed. He’s only been allowed back to school 4 times since the start of the pandemic. Hear his story on
@BBCNews
at 6pm.
The very wonderful
@AnnaRichardso
has created an online therapy service for anyone struggling with stress/anxiety. It's available all year round, 24hrs a day & they have a deaf therapist who specialises in BSL -
2/6…six out of ten people who have died from Covid – 19 had a disability. Basically, you were far more likely to die from the virus and far more likely to feel its effects in other ways and so we wanted to look more closely at how disabled people were being impacted.
As pupils across England go back to school, many feel forgotten by the education system. Parents of children with SEND have told us their child isn't being offered the same access to education. We met some incredible young people & their parents for
@BBCBreakfast
tomorrow.
4/6 Alongside another talent,
@Philleddo
, we travelled many miles and met some incredible people who really have had the toughest of times and tomorrow, their voices will be heard. We’re finally getting to tell their stories. I just hope we do them justice.
Disabled people in their 20s, 50s and 70s join
@FoxNikkiFox
to recall the fight to get the Disability Discrimination act passed, discuss the affect Coronavirus has had on disability rights and look forward to what the future might hold.
3/6 The talented force that is Ruth
@Cleggins82
and I have been working hard to try and get the most comprehensive picture and we’ve had a pretty incredible response to our questionnaire which Ruth worked tirelessly on.
5/6 We looked at many different areas – isolation, mental health, the impact on people’s disability, access to healthcare, employment and social care cuts.
To everyone who has spent hours on the phone with us, filmed for us or met with us…thank you 💖
And a HUGE thank you to
@AhishaGhafoor
who we could not have done this without. We had such a huge response, we desperately needed an organised Queen with a beautiful way about her when speaking to people. And she appeared xxx
Last night we heard from some of the activists who fought for disability rights. 25 years on and an exclusive survey, carried out by YouGov for the BBC, has revealed that young people feel much of society is still inaccessible to them. Our report on
@BBCNews
at 6 in a jiffy.
THREAD 👇👇
This is a very happy, seven year old Freya.
She has cerebral palsy & goes to a specialist school which she LOVES.
But despite some schools staying open throughout lockdown, Freya’s been told she can’t go back.
She last went to school in March.
WHY?
#bbcnews
1/8
@BBCTheOneShow
@BBCWatchdog
@Mattallwright
Meeting the wonderful James, his beautiful family and colleagues was a treat. Such a treat. I’m very lucky getting to spend time with brilliant people as part of my job. Thank you all 💖xxx
BBC One - The Truth About..., Takeaways, Takeaways - should I eat them? I made this programme with the brilliant Science Factual team in Scotland - there’s more to it than me munching burgers. It’s on
@BBCOne
tonight at 8pm.
I’m lucky in this job because I get to meet people I admire and this week I met two and they’re even nicer and funnier and kinder than i’d hoped. Thank you so much
@janegarvey1
&
@fifiglover
, I loved this chat xxx
All rail companies should be running fully accessible trains from tomorrow, but some firms could still be running services that will break new legislation which comes into force on the 1st January. Our report on
@BBCBreakfast
tomorrow.
Happy New Year to you all. I hope this was a ‘no pressure, no need to brush your hair’ kind of time💖. I’ve been thinking about loneliness, it’s prevalence & impact on deaf/disabled people, for
@BBCNews
. If anyone here feels lonely & is able to email/talk - nicola.fox
@bbc
.co.uk X
The
#DisabilitySummit
is kicking off. Many deaf and disabled people/organisations concerned that it’s hypercritical of gov to host summit following damning UN report on the impact of welfare reform on disabled peoples human rights in the UK
@Depheruk
@BBCTheOneShow
@BBCWatchdog
@Mattallwright
You’re too kind 💖. It really was such a pleasure to meet you darling, you and your brilliant team and incredible wife. Best job. Best people. Let’s always stay in touch and we must do some more filming together soon. All my love to you all xxx
The team and I have been looking at the impact a lack of sex and relationship education has on the lives of disabled adults. Fingers crossed our report for
@BBCNews
at 10 will be on tonight, if not tonight then soon.
The family of a disabled teenager with special educational needs has been at the Court of Appeal challenging a council's school transport policy. Our report is on
@BBCNews
at 6pm tonight and features the most remarkable family
#SENDTransportPost16
#bbcnews
A request for
@BBCNews
...we're looking to film with someone who has had difficulties flying because of their disability. We need to film tomorrow, in, or as close to Gatwick as possible. Please email me if you can help - nicola.fox
@bbc
.co.uk. Thank you xx
It’s out, it’s out, our new podcast is out. I really hope you love it as much as we do. Let us know what you think and get in touch if there’s anything you want us to look into - jobs, housing, holiday’s, love…anything. Email accessall
@bbc
.co.uk xxx
This week we’re launching our brand new podcast ‘Access All’
@bbcouch
(you’d think I’d of remembered to bring some face powder with me when I recorded this
#shiny
.) This week we’re talking disability & dating so if you fancy chatting to me&
@emmajtracey
, email accessall
@bbc
.co.uk
'What if they leave her sitting in the corner?' Great digital piece by
@davidcheeseman
with the wonder that is Inge and her beautiful daughter Noreen. Full story from us, David Cheeseman,
@caelahoward
and myself on
@BBCNews
at ten
#bbcnewsten
BBC Studios summer do last night, filming a new project for
@BBCOne
today with this smart cookie
@marsattacks
,
@BBCNews
tomorrow. Even if I wasn’t disabled, i’d need this scooter
After months of working from home, last week I actually left the house to make a film with a cracking team for my mate Matt and Kym Marsh’s new show. I’m so grateful I’ve been able to work from home throughout…
Learning disability vaccine plea: 'Don't leave us to rot' - BBC News: As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that many people with learning disabilities have been missed out.
More on this story on
@BBCNews
tonight.
We’ve got a cracker of an episode this week. I actually left the house & went to a Fleet Foxes gig,
@emmajtracey
and I talk saucy audio description & we find out why deaf people are taking the government to court.
@BBCNews
@BBCSounds
@BBCAccessAll
-
This beautifully articulate bunch are on
@BBCNews
again soon. Tonight at 10pm.
It’s one of my favourites. Thanks to
@Cleggins82
@davidcheeseman
, everyone at
@SunnybankEpsom
, Dorothy, Maurice, Martin, Jovi, Richard Lea for the stunning snaps and many more.
For many people with learning disabilities, the ‘new normal’ is terrifying.
@Cleggins82
@davidcheeseman
& I spent 3 glorious days with Maurice, Martin & Jovi, all supported by
@SunnybankEpsom
. They tell us about their fears as we ease out of lockdown, tonight on
@BBCNews
at 6pm.
1/2) “To charge any young person a bill of £86,000 for them to pay off for the rest of their lives, isn't a great start"
@BnsJaneCampbell
on why she feels the Governments proposed reforms to the Health & Social Care Bill will disadvantage working-age disabled people…
Thank you all SO much for getting back to me on this, I’ve had so many emails from you all, thank you for being so open. I’ve read/am reading every single one you send me, I just won’t be able to reply back to everyone. Thank you, thank you again xxx
Carolyn
@naa10gene
has been told to shield her daughter Azaria until there's a vaccine. Ross
@rosslannon
lost his job because he didn't feel safe &
@NadsCanDoClarke
is relying on family to support her. The unofficial shielder's tell their story to
@Cleggins82
& I on
@BBCNews
at 6
I’m off work for a little bit so the brilliant
@paulcarterTV
will be covering the Paras for
@BBCNews
with my wonderful, talented colleagues who I miss
@katieeinman
&
@davidcheeseman
. Check out their first piece 👇xxx
Please listen to this weeks podcast if you can. The hilarious
@josierones
blew us all away with her honesty. This chat made me sad, the online abuse Rosie has received is shocking but she talks about it so beautifully. Then we spoke about muff waxing but that didn’t make the cut.
"I'm not an eternally optimistic human being who says 'I love being disabled everyday' because I don't"
Comedian Rosie Jones who has cerebral palsy says discrimination takes its toll
Millions of pounds are being wasted on mobility equipment & daily living aids that could be easily recycled, according to a BBC investigation. Our report on
@BBCNews
at 6pm and Inside Out, 7.30pm, BBC One.
It can be difficult for families of children with SEN & disabilities to exercise together. Not in Sutton Coldfield...
@ParkrideMM
wants families to get on adapted bikes & go cycling together.
@caelahoward
,
@Brijeshp
& I went to check it out. Our report on
@BBCBreakfast
tomorrow.
Ruth
@Cleggins82
, Dave
@davidcheeseman
& myself have been looking at what life’s like for many deaf and blind people, as new rules allowing us all more freedom are in many ways making the world for people with sensory loss, much smaller. Our report on
@BBCNews
at 6pm.
NHS England is putting more money into
#transformingcare
but a recent report says people with learning disabilities die up to 29 years before everyone else, so is this enough? Our report tonight on
@bbcnews
at 10
1/3 Tomorrow on
@BBCBreakfast
we meet the talented
@AdamGabsiLDN
& disability action group
@claddag
. We’re talking PEEP forms (if you’re disabled, you know) & the Governments decision not to implement the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s recommendation, to make them a legal requirement
Disability Discrimination Act: The disabled activists who brought London to a halt. Watch this great film by
@Cleggins82
and
@davidcheeseman
kicking off our two day DDA coverage for
@BBCNews
xx
The ridiculously talented Ruth Clegg
@Cleggins82
wrote this article and worked non-stop putting together a survey showing what it's like to be disabled in 2020. Coverage across the day on
@BBCNews
, thanks to Clegg xx
Tomorrow morning MP’s will be discussing the proposed
#DownSyndromeBill
. It’s been put forward by the Conservative MP
@LiamFox
who wants to see much better support for people with Down Syndrome. Our piece with the magnificent Tom, Nicola, Heidi & James on
@BBCBreakfast
tomorrow.
This is Elissa & her incredible son Ivan. He has complex disabilities & has to go to A&E every couple of weeks because of constipation. The crisis in emergency care means that people like Ivan are waiting hours in hospitals not designed for them. See our report on
@BBCNews
at 6pm