Ajini’s story: What I’m All About is Making Sure No One’s Left Out
Nowadays, I can travel totally independently. I really like going out to the big shopping centre at Milton Keynes. I use a shopping scooter there. It makes me feel really good just to be able to get around such a big place by myself.
Carl: Making My Voice Heard From Norfolk to London and Beyond
Carl Bygrave, IC Works Expert By Experience and member of Opening Doors in Norwich for the last 15 years discusses his work with the East Anglian self-advocacy organisation and his voluntary work in North Norfolk.
When Rupa saw England play Japan at Wembley Stadium
Expert by experience, Rupa writes about her love of Arsenal FC and her recent visit to Wembley Stadium.
My first time at a live football match was in 2019. My brother surprised me with VIP tickets to watch Arsenal play Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.
What Carl does in Norfolk with Opening Doors
I have been a member of Opening Doors since 2012, am involved in many different projects and help to lead the organisation. I’ve also supported some of the advocacy groups to get started in Norfolk.
When Shaun made a film for NHS England (and Ian helped out)
On 6 June 2025, we found out that NHS England wanted to do a film about my prostate cancer diagnosis and how the hospital passport (or health passport) and reasonable adjustments made it easier for me to get care and treatment.
Shaun on why we need Bigger, Better, Labels
I am very independent, and I can take medication on my own.
One day, I had a bad feeling about taking another medicine or taking too much medication 💊.