Jane’s Reflections
Occasional post’s about my campaign and media activities.
Lessons from Lockdown
A more inclusive Parliament: a reflection by Baroness Campbell of Surbiton I have been in the Lords 12 years and many of the barriers to my effective participation have been resolved by good-natured and enthusiastic staff and parliamentarians. Occasionally however, I...
The Pandemic of Disability Rights – 2020
A story of resilience In late February, early March, the country began to feel a sense of foreboding as international news stories started to focus on a new deadly virus called COVID-19. Having an overactive imagination and being a horror movie enthusiast, I remember...
The Vulnerables – think piece
Hi, I’m Jane and I belong to a group called "The Vulnerable’s". Sadly, we are not a new pop group about to make our millions, but we are very popular at the moment. You will hear about us every-day, on the radio, the TV and wall-to-wall social media. The old Methodist...
Sustainability and Survival of Disability Rights: Acting, Not Talking
I don't get out much these days, the Westminster bubble keeps us well institutionalised! A bit of a paradox for someone who has battled to raze institutions to the ground! This paper explores disability, equality and human rights: Survival and Sustainability, I'm...
Breathing machines and patient empowerment
Today I will be talking to you about the importance of advancing Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) healthcare by collaborating with the experts – The Patients! To set the scene, I want to immediately start by changing the title of this session. I will NOT be talking...
A Tribute
Sir Herbert William Massie, CBE, DL, FRSAknown to us all as “Bert”(31 March 1949 – 15 October 2017) When I heard Bert had died, it gave me good cause to reflect on our very long relationship over decades. I was just fifteen-and-a-half years old when I...