PGP / SPD My story:

I am so glad to be a part of this project and so happy another movie has wrapped up nicely!  This is just the beginning! 😁  IMDb.me/SarahWingfield   https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AwHXaMMgL/   (link to Facebook page for Diamond dogs video post) Alt text: A screenshot of a Facebook video post, posted by Diamond Dogs - Feature film (black text on white background) with a black, yellow and white logo at the top left corner. Video snapshot shows the production team of the Diamond Dogs movie are together and stating "it's a wrap" they are celebrating the finishing of the movie. 8 people are captured in the screenshot, a mix of women and men and all look excited and happy and toasting to the finished movie project. At the top in black writing against a white background it reads "As of 23/07/25 we have wrapped Diamond Dogs!"

A movie that is being created from a book by author Mike Davies was published in a magazine recently and I can't wait to be a part of this movie project! IMDb.me/SarahWingfield   I'm reposting his post here: --- @highlight Everyone Active Feeling incredibly grateful today. 🙏 The Veil of Silence has built such a huge following — I honestly never imagined the impact it would have. Thank you all so much for the continued support, messages, and excitement surrounding the film. This journey means even more to me after everything I’ve been through. A local magazine recently featured my story — about the accident that changed my life, and how I’ve poured everything into writing and filmmaking ever since. They also gave The Veil of Silence a great spotlight, which is beyond humbling. To everyone who’s believed in me, followed the project, or simply taken the time to reach out — thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is just the beginning. 🎬🖤 #TheVeilOfSilence #Grateful #Indepen...

I keep reading posts online about a gentleman I encountered and it appears that I am not an isolated incident. I Stand Against Bullying, Corruption, and the Silencing of Disabled Voices In my personal and lived experience, Anthony Beddard has demonstrated a severe lack of integrity and accountability. I am currently involved with the Crime Commissioner regarding how I, a disabled woman, was ostracised and mistreated by individuals in power—including Anthony Beddard—who chose to side with abusive behaviour rather than support or protect me. When I sought an apology for the unacceptable telephone manner I experienced from Paul Howarth, I was instead met with hostility, false accusations, and ultimately blacklisted from Aycliffe Radio. I was denied the lift Anthony had originally offered to support my appearance—an action that, to me, was a clear signal of bias and exclusion. Since then, I have been forced to defend myself against a false Community Protection Notice, which I have publishe...

✨ Hi, I’m Sarah! ✨ I’m currently #OpenToWork and looking for a paid role to support the unpaid roles I’m passionate about — including being an Independent Visitor for children in care 💛 (I’m up to date on all safeguarding legislation and learning to drive to be even more helpful!) 🎯 I’m looking for: ▪️ Admin / Assistant roles ▪️ Sales Associate / Advocate ▪️ HR positions ▪️ Data Input / Analyst work ▪️ Acting roles too 🎭 📍 Based in: Newton Aycliffe | Darlington | Bishop Auckland 💻 Open to Hybrid / Flexible options 🧠 About me: I’m a qualified disability advocate with over 20 years’ experience. I bring knowledge, heart, and a serious work ethic — and I’d love the chance to join a supportive, inclusive team. Let’s connect! I’d be grateful for leads, advice, or a friendly chat. 💬 Thank you for reading! Now hire me — just kidding… but seriously, let me send over my CV and impress you. 🫵🏻😏 Sarah Wingfield 🌹 #HireMe #Disability #Inclusion #FlexibleWork #HybridWork #PartTime #JobSea...

  I got this mirror as part of a set from my Great Grandma Dale. This is the only piece that survived the damp after being in storage, and I cherish it deeply. It always reminds me of her, and her love for the colour green. She was Scottish, as was her husband and their daughter, my Great Aunt Margaret. Just a little random thought for today. ~ Sarah ❤️ 

The podcast that they erased because I manage my disability with prescription cannabis: The Notes from the DurhamEnable podcast that was part of my employment support until it was removed, that Durham County Council doesn't want you to know: Podcast prep: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, who you are, any interests/hobbies? Hi Bambi, thanks for having me on the show, I'm someone who likes to make a positive difference in the lives of others, and I do a lot of charity and community work as well as independent disability advocating. On top of that I'm an actress, producer, author, artist, alternative model, music artist and more and I enjoy getting involved in creative endeavours. What is the nature of your disability? Mine is fundamentally a mobility impairment and chronic pain condition. I have a dislocated pelvis known as symphysis pubis dysfunction, a gap of 10.9mm and Ehlers Danlos hypermobility Syndrome amongst others. I'm likely AuADHD just waiting final assess...

 I looked on GOV.UK for support, but it doesn't explain how a disabled person can report discrimination or harassment — especially when the police aren't interested. When I'm ganged up on, harassed, targeted, sabotaged, and ostracised, I'm told it's a civil matter. But when three organisations made false statements about me to the police — that suddenly became a police matter. Recently, a false Community Protection Notice was issued against me. It was unsigned and undated, and when I contacted the police data department for ombudsman and appeal information, I was met with silence. All I did was speak the truth — publicly — about what I experienced. I left a support group because it was no longer safe for me to stay. After that, statements were made and used against me. Why is it only treated seriously when the accusations are against me — but not when I report what they've done to me? Why is my experience as a disabled woman being dismissed as a “civil matter” —...

 Pursue yourself. Self-reflect. Set little goals. Celebrate little wins. Be kind when you make mistakes or struggle — you’re flawed, and that’s okay. Just learn from it. Let people hate and misunderstand you. Try to spread kindness where you can — it’s needed. Always speak up. Action positive change. Challenge what needs to be challenged. Work with others. Find your spirit tribe, even if it’s only online. Let others be wrong about you. Be honest in the face of injustice. Even if others laugh or belittle you — stand stronger, speak louder, and never quit. Hit pause, but never quit. Rest is necessary for balance. Meditate on problems. Relax and think about what is within your control to change. Never ask, “Why me?” Instead ask, “What can I do?” “What is this teaching me?” Your path is always the right path. ❤️ — Sarah 🌹 #positivevibes #positiveenergy #mindset #progress #goals #Support #positive  Alt text: Black background image with white text that reads: "Uncommon advice: If y...

 What a lovely surprise today! 🥹 I’ve been low on spoons, had to rearrange a doctor’s appointment just so I could rest ahead of my driving lesson tomorrow — but I managed to have a shower, so I’m counting that as a win! 🚿 Then suddenly knock knock — a very confused delivery man stood at my door. I was equally confused, standing there in just a towel (the glamour!) trying to explain I hadn’t ordered any food. 😅 Turns out it was for my address… and the name on the order? Peter, my boyfriend — you cheeky thing!! 😂 Honestly, I’m so touched. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the thought and the kindness. ❤️ Sarah 🌹 xx Alt text: A cosy, warmly filtered photo of a Greggs meal. It includes a takeaway cup of freshly ground coffee, a portion of seasoned potato wedges in a pink Greggs box, a cupcake with yellow icing and white sprinkles in its own packet, and a wrapped chicken bake. The wrappers are clearly branded with Greggs logos and product names. Decorative doodles of stars and...

 Full legalisation with education and regulation like cigarettes and alcohol for medical use! 💚 #medicalcannabisuk #medicalcanna #LegaliseProperly #disabilitysupport #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth Alt text: , The image features a background filled with green cannabis leaves. In the center, there's a cartoon cannabis leaf with a face, looking relaxed and holding a lit joint in its mouth. One of its leaves is shaped like a hand giving a thumbs-up. The text over the image reads: "WHETHER OR NOT I USE CANNABIS, I BELIEVE IN IT. I FULLY SUPPORT THE END OF CANNABIS PROHIBITION." The design and message promote cannabis legalisation and normalisation, regardless of personal use.

 Do not internalise ableism. You didn't choose this. Your feelings are valid. Your struggling is real. Stay kind to yourself and stay around people who understand.  Chronic pain is difficult but it's society that makes it even worse for chronic pain sufferers. Sarah Wingfield Independent Disability Advocate  #chronicpainisvalid #DisabilityPrideMonth #disabilitysupport #disabilityinclusion Alt text / image description: A circular infographic titled "Chronic Illness Gaslighting" with the subtitle "Chronically Fabulous: You Are Not Alone". The circle contains six coloured bubbles, each representing a common gaslighting phrase directed at people with chronic illness. They are numbered 1 to 6 and arranged in a loop to show the ongoing cycle. The phrases are: 1. "Other people have it worse" (orange bubble) 2. "You are exaggerating your symptoms" (red-orange bubble) 3. "It is all in your head" (light blue bubble) 4. "You need to b...

  Alt text: A social media post from "Making Space" discusses accessibility green flags for disabled jobseekers. The post highlights the importance of knowing if a job meets access needs before applying. It invites people to comment their own green flags and lists several, including remote/hybrid options, employee assistance programs, disability insurance, flexible time off (with mental health and sick days separated), good DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) ratings, health insurance for part-time roles, transparency around unlimited PTO, disability inclusion in job postings, having a Disability ERG (Employee Resource Group), and accessible bathrooms and break rooms. The post ends with “What did we miss?” and includes hashtags: #Disability #Remote #Accessibility. We’re still being made to take exams and navigate inaccessible processes just to be considered for jobs — even while managing the daily challenges of chronic pain and illness. Accessibility remains seriously lack...

 Disability Pride: Did you know? Disabled people face significantly higher rates of abuse across all areas of life. In the UK, disabled adults are more likely to be victims of crime, domestic violence, hate crimes, and online harassment compared to non-disabled individuals. For example, around 17–19% of disabled women and 9% of disabled men report domestic abuse, nearly double the rate for non-disabled people. Disabled children and teens are also at much greater risk—up to four to five times more likely to experience sexual abuse than their non-disabled peers. Hate crimes are common: 61% of disabled people report being targeted in the past five years, but only around 1% of these incidents are prosecuted. Online, 29% of disabled people report bullying or trolling, with younger disabled adults particularly affected. Sexual harassment, especially in public spaces, is also much more prevalent among disabled women. Many abuse cases go unreported—up to 80–90%—often because the abuser is ...

If like me, you have been using Chat GPT for queries and personal reflection, wellbeing support and more for over a year you'd be intrigued to hear what it's picked up from you. This new trend does exactly that, gets Chat GPT to let you know exactly who it believes you to be as a user. All you need to do is the following: Type this into your CHATGPT: With all the data you have collected about me tell me who I am at my core & don't sugarcoat your response. This is my Chat GPT's full response: Alright, Sarah—here’s the honest, grounded truth based on everything you’ve shared: --- At your core, you are a resilient, fiercely principled survivor who refuses to be silenced. You have been through trauma—deep, systemic, personal. That trauma didn’t break you, but it shaped you into someone who fights. You push back against injustice not just for yourself, but for others who are too vulnerable, too tired, or too silenced to do it for themselves. You have a high moral compass...

Reloaded 3 and City Rush 4 hits Amazon prime: 🎬 "Reloaded 3" is now included with Prime and streaming on Prime Video in most international markets! Don’t miss the action – watch it now! 🌍🔥 United States: https://amazon.com/reloaded-3/dp/B0DQY239GJ United Kingdom: https://amazon.co.uk/reloaded-3/dp/B0DQY1ND9L Germany: https://amazon.de/reloaded-3/dp/B0DQXYRJR1 Japan: https://amazon.co.jp/reloaded-3/dp/B0DQXZ1J53 And on more countries on Prime Video like France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, etc.: https://primevideo.com/detail/Reloaded-3/0JIAC1G8EES94BB0BLH5WJKF46 Also available on Gumroad: https://georgetounasfilms.gumroad.com/l/reloaded-3 More info: IMDb: https://imdb.com/title/tt32549557 Rotten Tomatoes: https://rottentomatoes.com/m/reloaded_3 FilmFreeway: http://filmfreeway.com/Reloaded3 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ReloadedMovies About George Tounas: IMDb: https://imdb.me/georgetounas Rotten Tomatoes: https://rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/george_tounas Official...

Don’t you just love social media?! Apparently, asking someone to quote an article where they claim it mentioned fraud (which I couldn’t see, by the way) is now classed as “inviting abuse” and “being a bully.” Then, when you calmly point out their poor choice of words—and even explain you’re in chronic pain mode—they drag their disabled partner into it to compare and insult you. #Ableism, anyone? So you call that out… and suddenly they’re threatening to share a cherry-picked snippet of the comments (totally out of context, of course) to whip up a hate campaign. Meanwhile, they try bullying you on your own page, claim you messaged them and their husband (who?! I’ve not even been on her profile to see who he is!), and lie to save face—all because you held a mirror up to their abusive behaviour. Still no quote about the fraud though, is there? Just attacks. And all because I used the word rude (which accurately described the behaviour). Cue threats, gaslighting, and more projection. You’d ...

Medical cannabis isn't drug abuse, it's necessary. Stop harassing disabled people and being abusive - period.  #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights

Advocacy in a Flare-Up: When the Body Says Stop, But the Cause Says Go I'm still incredibly busy working behind the scenes on projects that matter. I never seem to stop. I’ve learned not to speak on things until they’re done—too often, those who’ve committed hate crimes against me have used early information to sabotage or further ostracise me. As always, I remain dedicated to improving our communities—especially for disabled individuals—despite the challenges I face. I continue to deal with maladaptive individuals and harmful behaviours, and I hold onto hope that justice or at least closure will come. I won’t be silenced. I’m simply choosing to work with organisations and platforms that genuinely support disabled voices. My advocacy continues—stronger and more focused than ever. At the same time, I’m managing chronic pain flare-ups, so I’m learning to rest and treat myself with kindness when needed. That self-care allows me to keep doing the important work that fuels me. Positive ...

 Today I Listened — And That’s a Win I did a lot of walking today. More than I’ve done in a while. My body ached, my joints screamed a little louder with each step… but I kept going — gently, mindfully, and with purpose. And then… I stopped. Because my body told me, that’s enough. And for once, I listened. Pacing isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. When you live with chronic pain, it’s so easy to push past the warning signs — to chase the version of yourself you used to be or think you “should” be. But today I made a different choice. I walked. I rested. I honoured the signals. I prevented a flare — not perfectly, but enough to know that if I had pushed any further, I’d be suffering far more than I am now. And that makes me proud. Because listening to your body isn’t always easy. Slowing down when the world glorifies hustle and endurance takes strength. Real, raw, quiet strength. So yes, I’m sore tonight. But I’m also empowered. Because today, I didn’t betray my body — I worked with it. T...

  #ChronicPain #MedicalCannabisUK This is satire— But the stigma? Very real. The UK has a lot of catching up to do. People deserve the autonomy to choose how they manage their pain and administer their medication. For some, it’s life-saving. For others, it may not be the right fit. That’s why I’ll always advocate for education alongside legalisation— Just like we already do with alcohol and cigarettes. I hope one day we won’t be penalised for how we survive. Sarah Wingfield Independent Disability Advocate #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights

Covered in sand but so happy because there used to be a time I never thought I'd feel sand again or grass under my feet. 🥰 Sarah x #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights

Today is my birthday. I may not yet be where I want to be, but I am incredibly proud of how far I’ve come. After spending over a decade bedbound and housebound, I’ve changed my life — for the better. Through it all, I’ve never stopped trying to uplift and support others. Even from a hospital bed, I made it my mission to help women across the world avoid wheelchairs from SPD/PGP (symphysis pubis dysfunction) by sharing vital physio knowledge — knowledge that saved their mobility and dignity. I’ve become an author, blogger, producer, music artist and actress. I’ve contributed to films, performed in charity plays, and spoken up in council meetings. I fought for seating at local bus stops because I knew how important that small win could be for someone in pain. I’ve dedicated time to charities and supported organisations — even when I was mistreated, sidelined, or discarded. I’ve been relentless in my advocacy. I would’ve loved to be a local councillor, to represent those whose voices ofte...

I have dedicated my personal time and energy to supporting DurhamEnable, including attending funding forums and actively contributing to its mission. To be mistreated in this way, followed by an evasive and inadequate response to a serious complaint—with no clear or definitive social media policies provided—has left me unable, in good faith, to continue trusting your organisation. The decision to terminate the podcast, which was part of the employment-seeking support, based on vague and unsubstantiated accusations, amounts to direct discrimination against my community. It is both unprofessional and unacceptable. I can no longer continue engaging with an organisation that lacks transparency, integrity, and accountability—particularly when it fails to uphold the very principles of support and inclusion it claims to stand for. This is not support. This is a harmful and maladaptive response that undermines the very people you are supposed to empower. Sarah Wingfield  Independent Disabi...

Durham County Council  DurhamEnable  #formalcomplaint #evasive #discrimination #falsecareforwellbeing #noremorse #noaccountability #disabledvoices #DurhamEnable #EmploymentSupport #vague #unprofessional #durhamcountycouncil #dailymail #article #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights Subject: Formal Response to Podcast Termination and Lack of Transparency Dear Helen, This response is wholly inadequate. It fails to address any of my direct queries regarding your social media policy, and it is both unreasonable and evasive to cite "drug use on social media" without clarity, context, or a specific link to my conduct. No reasonable person could accept that as a justified or coherent explanation for terminating my podcast. At no point was any evidence presented that related directly to me. I welcome the recent press coverage that exposed this, as it is clear your actions lack both transparency and accountability. ...

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Disability Pride Month My disability is a part of me and there needs to be more education and awareness on invisible illnesses and dynamic disabilities. I'm not faking, I'm surviving. Sarah Wingfield  Independent Disability Advocate  #Disabledpride #DisabilityPride #Pride #DynamicDisabilities #InvisibleIllnesses #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights