Victoria Brignell
Victoria Brignell works as a radio producer with the BBC. After reading classics at Downing College, Cambridge, she undertook journalism training at Cardiff University. She lives in West London and is 30 years old and is a tetraplegic wheelchair-user.
Articles by Victoria Brignell
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Health
In sickness and in health
- 13 September 2010
- 1 comment
In the third part of her series on social care, Victoria Brignell reveals what can happen when your carer takes sick leave.
Society
The perils of recruitment
- 17 August 2010
- 1 comment
In the second part of her series on social care, Victoria Brignell describes the challenge of recruiting new carers.
Health
Care one - overview
- 09 August 2010
In the first of a seven part series on social care, Victoria Brignell gives an insight into how one disabled person organises her care.
Society
Theatre nights
- 16 November 2009
- 1 comment
Theatre facilities for the disabled have significantly improved but challenges remain
Society
The moral dilemmas of a museum visit
- 12 October 2009
- 3 comments
Is it morally right that I should benefit from a reduced entry price purely because I use a wheelchair?
Society
Accessible toilets
- 31 August 2009
- 1 comment
Why bog standard should be a fully accessible standard
Society
Fashion
- 30 July 2009
Those involved in the fashion world shouldn't forget that one of the most beautiful women in art is the Venus de Milo - a woman with no arms.
Health
Voice
- 05 May 2009
- 1 comment
Victoria Brignell on Chelmsford, the power of radio and a particularly limiting aspect of her disability
Society
Penfriend
- 30 March 2009
- 1 comment
How a bond formed at 13 with an Australian penfriend led Victoria Brignell to embark on a deception that has lasted two decades
Health
Assisted death 2
- 20 February 2009
Helping people who are suddenly physically disabled so they avoid despair and learn to adjust and enjoy life might prevent tragedies like the case of Daniel James
