Podcast Episodes

MP John McDonnell’s ‘shock and anger’ at benefit cuts

Suspended Labour MP, John McDonnell, talks to Access All about the distress he feels over the benefit cuts outlined in March's Spring Statement. Havi…

1 year, 2 months ago

'I used to hear tormenting voices day in, day out'

Nigel has lived with paranoid schizophrenia for decades, navigating "tormenting voices" and spending time in secure units and prison. He talks to E…

1 year, 2 months ago

Amputee F3 racer Billy Monger: "You think nothing serious will happen to you"

Billy Monger's ambition to become a professional racing driver looked like it had come to a serious and tragic end when a crash on the track aged 17 …

1 year, 2 months ago

Benefits reforms: Emergency episode

What will the welfare reforms announced by the government on Tuesday mean for disabled people who claim benefits?

In this emergency episode, Emma Trac…

1 year, 2 months ago

“I lost my benefits at 16 for saying I could cook”

BBC research has revealed that nearly a third of child claimants of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) have been rejected for adult benefits when they…

1 year, 2 months ago

The novelist who changed the world with her foot

Polly Crosby opens up about living with the life limiting condition cystic fibrosis. As a newborn, she was the first person in the world to test posi…

1 year, 2 months ago

Disabled life in Ukraine after three years of war

To mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we catch-up with Oleksii and Raisa who previously spoke to Access All.

Olek…

1 year, 3 months ago

Para-bobsleigh champ: ‘Rollercoasters have become boring’

Corie Mapp, a double leg amputee, is fresh from winning gold at the Para-bobsleigh World Championships in Switzerland. Corie took up the sport afte…

1 year, 3 months ago

The teen who won a legal fight for a BSL interpreter in class

Niamdh Braid took her local council to a tribunal at the age of 16 (and won!) after they refused to provide her with a BSL interpreter in class. Sh…

1 year, 3 months ago

‘Time is the enemy’ for actor playing Richard III

Actor Michael Patrick has just picked up an award for his unique portrayal of Shakespeare’s Richard III, which gives the play a fresh twist inspired …

1 year, 3 months ago