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 Introduction to Sociability app: The Sociability app is a free mobile app that provides detailed accessibility information for businesses like restaurants and gyms, helping disabled people and others with accessibility needs find welcoming places to socialize and exercise. It uses crowd-sourced data, user reviews, and photos to give users detailed information on features such as entrances, interior spaces, toilets, and sensory accommodations. Founded by a wheelchair user, Sociability aims to make the world more inclusive by removing barriers and empowering people to make informed decisions about accessible venues.  I myself have downloaded this app, and encourage others in Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas to install it too. We can upload pictures and information regarding accessibility issues and help inform our disabled and SEND communities as to what places are like and if they're autism-friendly, have steps or ramps and more! I've personally spoken to the creators of ...

I've just submitted my proposal to Great Aycliffe Town Council regarding the safety concerns with the Santa Tours event. This will be debated at the council offices next Wednesday, 26th November 2025. Attached is the submitted proposal and I hope that we can come to a suitable arrangement. Any thoughts on this matter is greatly appreciated. Sarah Wingfield  Independent Disability Advocate  Aycliffe Uncensored  Aycliffe Alternative Magazine   #santatours #safety #community #proposal

I just sat my first driving test!  It was very different to what I expected and I got flustered during a parallel park 😅 so that's why I am unsuccessful at the moment - but it's a fail I can be proud of. Not too long ago I was bedbound and housebound and could only dream of opportunities like this - so I'm putting in for my test again, going to quash those nerves - which will be easier for my AuAdhd as I now know what to expect next time and I will keep going.  I am a turtle 🐢 not a hare - but I'm determined and will reach the finish line at some point! My instructor believes that I should pass the second time - I was well prepared for this, did the theory app with the driving section and YouTube and Tiktok so just got to chill my beans. Thank you for all of your support, luck and encouragement - it really matters and fuelled me this morning. Sending lots of love. Sarah 🌹  #FailingisTraining #turtlenothare #keepgoinf #failicanbeproudof #focus #nerves #rebook Alt text...

When Safety Nets Disappear, So Do Lives: A Disabled Advocate’s Warning Laughing is not a solution. It’s a temporary soundbite when what we need is action. I work as an independent disability advocate. I see people fall through cracks every day — denied vital support, ignored by systems meant to protect them, re-traumatised by institutions that prefer convenient stories to inconvenient truths. I cannot sit back and watch the safety nets that protect us all be eroded while people smile and scroll on. Disabled people are not a separate issue. We are your parents, your partners, your neighbours, your friends. Any one of us could become disabled tomorrow. When rights like access to meaningful welfare, fair assessments and legal protections are dismantled, the consequences ripple out. The assisted dying debate is part of that picture — without proper support and genuine safeguards, “choice” can become coercion. You might laugh. You might call me difficult. That’s fine. I’ll keep being loud a...

  My Interview With Underground Nation Magazine Is Now Live! Last night (1am) something really exciting happened — my full interview with Underground Nation Magazine finally went live, and I’m still riding the wave of it. This wasn’t just another conversation or a quick feature. It was a space where I could sit down and speak honestly about my journey, my work, my advocacy, and the realities I live with every single day. Underground Nation gave me the freedom to talk about disability, resilience, visibility, survival, and the way storytelling can shift entire communities. For that alone, I’m grateful. Being interviewed by a platform that actually listens — that values raw voices and real experience — means more than I can put into words. So many people talk about representation, but Underground Nation actively makes space for it. If you missed it when it dropped last night, you can still watch it right here: 👉 Watch the Interview: https://youtu.be/SQDdEP3BCFw?si=M8OO_KWj4iSnGkMt I...

  ⭐ My KDoll Interview Drops Tonight — 1am GMT! ⭐ Guess what?!   My KDoll interview is dropping tonight at 1am GMT, and honestly, I’m buzzing. This conversation went deeper than I expected. It’s not just an interview… it’s a piece of my story, my voice, my journey as a disabled woman, survivor, advocate, and human being trying to carve space in a world that doesn’t make it easy. This feature means a lot to me because it isn’t about superficial gloss or perfect packaging — it’s about truth. It’s about the messy bits, the powerful bits, the parts of us we’re told to hide. KDoll gave me room to speak, really speak, about disability, identity, autonomy, community, resilience, and everything we carry quietly. If you’ve followed my work, my advocacy, my petitions, or even just my little corner of honesty online — this interview is for you. If you’ve ever felt erased, underestimated, or misrepresented — this interview is for you. If you’re navigating disability, trauma, small-to...

I am more than thankful to Optical Turnkey for amplifying the voices of survivors — all of us who have lived through harm and are still standing. In this interview, you can learn why I started this petition and exactly what I hope it will achieve. After everything that’s happened, I sat back and asked myself: What CAN I do about this? And the answer was to channel my pain into purpose — to push for positive change. Because blaming survivors must become a thing of the past. No victim has ever “asked for it”. We need to come together — as a community, beyond politics, beyond division — and build the safeguarding systems people desperately need to escape , evade, and survive. Attacks are becoming more frequent. Children are being targeted . If parents had the legal right to carry pepper spray, imagine how much safer our communities could be. Imagine how adults could step in, respond, and actively protect vulnerable children and targeted individuals before harm escalates. We can no longer ...

Fighting Ostracism with Grace and Hope: Sometimes, standing up for yourself comes with consequences you never expected. Last year, I sought something simple: an apology. Acknowledgement for the verbal abuse and mistreatment I endured. I believed that honesty and accountability could lead to understanding — maybe even healing. But instead of resolution, I found myself facing something even harder: ostracism. Since then, I’ve been the target of online hate and exclusion, all because I spoke up for myself and for fairness. It’s painful and disheartening, especially when that behaviour is normalised within the very community you’ve tried to uplift. Recently, through a mediator — because direct communication is no longer possible — I asked the councillors a question about their rebranding that should have been easy to answer: Would they include and support all of Aycliffe with the Aycliffe Radio rebranding as a community page, or continue to be elitist and selective in who they represent? T...

Today, I cancelled my home decluttering support — not because I didn’t want help , but because I needed to honour my mental health needs. Negativity and hurt can become a prison, and people don’t always understand how deeply that sabotages everything. I’m having a hard day. I need to process, to cry, and to stop things from escalating into a mental health emergency — especially with my AuADHD, disabilities, and PTSD. Our conditions impact us. I’m taking a proactive approach, and if that means losing a service or support, then so be it. I’m done begging the world to adjust and being punished for doing what I need to stay safe and healthy. I will be okay. I just need to cry and rest — maybe even sleep again — to calm my nervous system. Other chronically unwell people will understand this: we are constantly punished for our needs. Today I say — let them. I will comfort myself. I will look after myself. And I won’t apologise for advocating for my own needs. And I hope I inspire others to a...

Exclusive KDoll Interview with Underground Nation Magazine!! 🌟 Exciting News: My Interview with Underground Nation Magazine is Going Live! 🌟 I’m beyond excited to share that my interview with Underground Nation Magazine will soon be streamed for everyone to watch! 🎤✨ This means so much to me — not just because it’s another step in my journey, but because it’s a chance to speak openly, honestly, and unapologetically about everything that matters: community, creativity, representation, and resilience. I never take these moments for granted. Being given a platform to share my story — especially after so many times being silenced, overlooked, or underestimated — feels incredibly powerful. It’s proof that perseverance pays off, that good people do listen, and that truth always finds its way forward. What makes Underground Nation Magazine special is their heart for authentic voices. They don’t just highlight mainstream success — they celebrate individuality, grit, and raw passion. That’s ...

DCC Update - employment support and podcast: I’ve just been informed that Andrew Husband has offered to personally look into my situation. I’m honestly a little shocked to finally be getting access to someone who can help — but I’m also hopeful. If this is handled properly, it could resolve everything that has happened, including: • Having the podcast reinstated • Ensuring my images are shared as originally intended (not cropped) • Regaining access to the employment support I should never have lost This should never have become a fight. It has taken so much energy and unnecessary distress. Once this is resolved, I truly hope we can move towards a more positive working relationship with the council — especially given the volunteer safeguarding and youth work I already do with them. Fingers crossed 🤞 Sarah Wingfield Independent Disability Advocate #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrights #disabilityawareness #communitymatters #strongertogether #inclusion #advocacy

  I should be able to speak on my hometown’s radio. I should be able to share my lived experience as a Newtonian, to explain why I have started a petition calling for the legalisation of regulated pepper spray for self-defence. My hard work should and could be printed and represented. I should be heard by the very community I belong to. Instead, I am being invited to speak by people outside of this town — radio presenters, podcasters, campaigners — who see value in my voice and my work. Support and representation should never be conditional. It should never be “sometimes.” It should never depend on who you’re liked by, controlled by, or aligned with. Many people locally have asked me to run for council. A growing number want me to represent the disabled community. And I will represent my community — but I cannot and will not step into a council culture where corruption, ostracism, and silencing are allowed to continue. I do more for this town independently, where I can be suppo...

And now it makes so much sense — why life felt like hell for so long. I know who I am now. And if I’m not for you, that’s fine. Just don’t make it my problem. If you dislike me, at least dislike me for the right reasons — not because you’ve been puppeteered by someone else or you've taken on someone else’s narrative.  Think for yourself. Question everything. Believe nothing without evidence and a wider perspective. I genuinely want us all to win. But I’m tired of the BS. I challenge what needs to be challenged. And when someone’s values don’t align with mine, I don’t sabotage, argue, or chase. I simply step away. Others should do the same — yet some cannot help themselves. If they focused on their own growth even half as much as they focus on causing harm, they'd actually become the person they pretend to be: someone healing, someone contributing, someone supportive. If you see someone constantly claiming to be “inclusive” and “community-focused” — look at their actions, not th...

  🌙 CALL FOR ALTERNATIVE MODELS 🌙 We are currently looking for alternative fashion models to be featured in our bi-monthly magazine! If you embody alternative style and would love the chance to be showcased, please send your submissions, via email, to: Sarah.lovehearts13@gmail.com Please include the following details in your email: Model Name (Stage/Professional Name): Real Name: Date of Birth: Location (City/Country): Portfolio / Credentials / Socials: Contact Telephone Number (with country code): Additionally, please attach three images for your submission. You must have full distribution rights to all images submitted. By sending your content, you confirm you hold the rights and accept full liability for image permissions. We can’t wait to see your creativity, style, and individuality!! 🔥 Thank you, - Aycliffe Alternative Magazine Team https://kawaiidolldecora.uk/aycliffe-alternative #castingcalls #models #alternative #fashion #magazine #magazines  Alt Text: A promotion...

The petition is now LIVE: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673 Please SHARE 🙏🏻 ❤️  Alt text:Neon-style graffiti on a dark brick wall with bold, glowing text in pink, blue, and green that reads “LEGALISE PEPPER SPRAY.” The paint has drips and splatters, giving it a spray-painted, rebellious street-art feel. Petition to: Legalise pepper spray in England. We call on the UK Government to: • Legalise and regulate pepper spray for self-defence • Restrict sales to over-18s and approved formulations only • Impose tough penalties for misuse • Provide clear guidelines on lawful self-defence More details: Every day across England, people – especially women, disabled people, and survivors of domestic abuse – are left vulnerable to harassment, assault, and violence. Reports of harassment and sexual offences on public transport have surged. People are being threatened at bus stops and in public spaces. We think domestic abuse is still at epidemic levels – and too many victims are le...

This colourful burst of a character began simply as a practice piece — me experimenting with scaling, anime structure, and colour blending. But somewhere in the process, she stopped being just a drawing and became her own bold little entity. She represents gamer girls everywhere — especially the ones who refuse to dim themselves down. The girls who love bright hair, loud colours, chaotic accessories, cute things, soft things, powerful things. The girls who don’t need to “prove” they belong in gaming spaces, because their existence in those spaces is already the proof. She is here to say: Gaming was never just for boys. She’s punky. She’s playful. She’s vibrant. She’s unapologetic. She doesn’t try to be “cool” for anyone. She is cool because she is herself — loud, expressive, and joyfully chaotic in all the best ways. She’s the spirit of Harajuku energy meeting gamer culture head-on: Colour as confidence. Style as identity. Softness as rebellion. Fun as power. This character is more tha...

He wanted a reason to hate: I genuinely thought my response was fair and reasonable. He came at me with antagonising bait and subtle harassment, I answered the question truthfully — and then suddenly he’s having a whole MANtrum about it. Then he claimed he blocked me… yet I’m still here dealing with his emotional fallout? Make it make sense. If you blocked me, why are your footprints still in my space? And of course, once it escalated into an actual attack — which he refuses to call an attack — the grand conclusion was that I must be a narcissist. Because heaven forbid a woman defends herself or speaks clearly about her own experience. Thank you for the “feedback,” but let’s be honest: you harassed me. You went out of your way to come into my lane, didn’t like the honesty you received, and lashed out. But sure — my bad. 💋✨ I’m sorry the imaginary version of me you’ve built in your head doesn’t match the person I actually am. I live my life — openly. You, meanwhile, are convincing your...

  A Stoner in the UK. Read it here: 👉🏻 https://amzn.eu/d/1uHEqbv 👈🏻 Medical Cannabis in the UK:  Stories from the Frontline: Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, at least on paper. In reality, patients face a maze of red tape, judgement, and impossible expectations. Those who need relief are often forced to choose between pain and punishment, as the government drags its feet on fully legalising medicinal use in a humane, accessible way. This book is a collection of fictional stories rooted in real lives. Shaped by interviews, conversations, and shared frustrations, these narratives reveal the quiet resilience of people across the UK who vape, smoke, grow, and medicate to survive.  Every character is fictional, but the experiences behind them are painfully, recognisably true. This is what it feels like to be a stoner in the UK—not for fun, but for relief, dignity, and the simple right to feel okay in your own body. I am Sarah Wingfield, a prescribed m...

My very first Pumpkin! 🎃 Just needs to dry and then I can paint the ghosts on it and carve some! 🔥 #pumpkin #carving #halloween2025 #Halloween #PumpkinCarving  Alt text: A pink background of a collage of nine photographs of a pumpkin. They show the stages of the pumpkin being prepared for carving and painted pink. The collage image has green text that reads "My very first Pumpkin!" and has the alias Kawaii Doll Decora on it in white text and in a white heart.

  Ok let's talk about the basic human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) – rights such as the right to life, the prohibition of torture and slavery, the right to a fair trial, personal liberty, privacy, freedom of expression, and protection from discrimination. These are not abstract or optional; they are the foundations that stop a government, police or courts from abusing power. Removing or weakening the UK’s commitment to the ECHR would mean removing the legal safeguards that allow ordinary people to challenge the state if their rights are violated. That includes wrongful arrest, unlawful surveillance, or mistreatment by authorities. The ECHR is also what enables people to seek justice when domestic systems fail, such as survivors of state neglect, disabled people denied support, families affected by unlawful detention, or soldiers sent to war without proper equipment. Reform or replacement is often presented as harmless, but in practice it mea...

 ~How we treat people matters~ Alt text: A positive affirmation quote above two hands joining to make a heart - it reads How we treat people matters - by Kawaii Doll Decora. Set on a pink background with smiling daisies. #positivevibes #fypageシ #fyp #respect #kindness #affirmations #kawaii #cute #art #doodle #smileys #daisies #pink #drips #artist #kawaiidoll #kawaiidolldecora #support #friendship #community  https://KawaiiDollDecora.uk

Alt Text:  A pastel-style graphic featuring a torn sheet of lined paper taped to a beige background. On the paper, in bold bubble letters with pink shading, the text reads: “WHY SO MANY FACEBOOKS?” There are two small white daisy flowers with yellow centres in the bottom right corner of the paper. The overall design has a soft, cute, and playful aesthetic. Lately I've been attracting negative attention for having multiple pages and things. Trolls will find something they can latch on to and invade your space lol. (Block button ready 😉) However - since they are incapable of educating themselves on the matter, I am sharing this as an awareness post of WHY my Facebook's are set up THIS way. Alt text: Screenshot of a Facebook comment from Sarah Wingfield to a page called Blaze Against Corruption.  It reads "You're lucky yours didn't just vanish?! Wanna know how I have two kawaii doll decora accounts? Cos meta made one vanish like 12 yrs ago and only two years or last ...

Today I was spoken down to — simply because I’m white. Yes. Really. My skin tone. 😵‍💫 It’s not the first time, and let’s be honest, it won’t be the last — which is surreal, because I genuinely thought we were past this. For me, it’s bizarre because I have never judged anyone by the colour of their skin. That’s not who I am and not how I move in this world. I acknowledge discrimination in all its forms — but I choose helping over harming. Always. 🤘🏻 I was talking about the charities I work with and the support I give to women and girls globally — and I was told to “shut up” purely because of the body I was born in. It reminded me of being a child, watching people mock or fear what was simply different, instead of understanding that actions define character — not skin. My great aunt had Down syndrome, and people used to speak to her like she was less. Yet she was intelligent, warm, and deeply perceptive. Difference is not inferiority. Never has been. The woman who said this to me was...

I can't believe I actually know some stuff about manual cars too lmao 🤣 you surprise yourself some days... Have I earned a break yet?! Nearly 7/7goals hit on my app! 🙌🏻✨ Bearing in mind this is only the hours spent on the practical driving section and not the theory part! Thankful to have passed that part! So far - so good. ✨ Bad pain day but breaking goals day! 🤘🏻 Rock on! Xx 💋 Xo Alt Text: Two screenshots of a driving test learning app showing progress. The first image displays a summary stating “1 Goal left to hit” with 6 out of 7 goals completed, and a circular progress graphic showing 95%. It notes 4 hours 39 minutes of learning completed and 21 days until the driving test. The second image lists goals with progress bars: “Set your official Driving Test date/time” at 100%, “Watch 95 practice video clips” at 67%, “Correctly answer all 124 quiz questions” at 100%, “Complete the Ready to Pass section” at 100%, “Complete the day of your test section” at 100%, “Complet...

New Art Drop! Halloween Girl 2025 🎃  Kawaii Doll Decora ❤️  #halloween2025 #Halloween #kawaiidolldecora #artist #creepy #art #blue #purple #spooky #strange #cute #pumpkins #moon #bats #flames Alt Text: A purple skinned Halloween girl with pink hair, bats flying in front of a full moon and blue flames dance across the bottom. She has a heart tattoo on her cheek, piercings and a pumpkin tattoo on her neck. Created to celebrate Halloween 2025. -Kawaii Doll Decora.

 ✨ Exciting Update – I’ve Joined the ARTstreet Community! ✨ I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially joined MediBang ARTstreet — an international platform for digital artists, illustrators, and creatives! 🎨💻 You can now find my official profile here: https://medibang.com/u/KawaiiDollDecora/ This marks the next step in expanding my creative network and artistic portfolio, allowing my work to reach a global audience while connecting with other innovators in the digital art space. I’ll be uploading my artwork regularly, sharing new projects, and experimenting with vibrant visual concepts that blend kawaii culture, digital expression, and conceptual storytelling. 🌈✨ I’m looking forward to engaging with fellow creators, discovering fresh inspiration, and continuing to push creative boundaries through this new platform. Follow my page to stay updated on my latest art drops and visual experiments! 💖 — KawaiiDollDecora ❤️ Sarah Wingfield ❤️ Alt text - image 1: A screenshot of the ...

 #facts #medicalcannabis It's really simple: https://cannabishealthnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Medical-Cannabis-and-Discrimination-What-you-need-to-know-1.pdf A patient in possession of a valid prescription or a supporting letter from their specialist is considered to be in lawful possession of a controlled drug, and therefore is not committing an offence under section 5(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which prohibits the unlawful possession of controlled substances. This lawful possession is authorised by Regulation 4(1) and Regulation 10(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, which provide exemptions for individuals in possession of a controlled drug supplied in accordance with a prescription issued by a practitioner permitted to prescribe it. The supporting letter from the prescribing clinic acts as evidential confirmation that the cannabis-based medicine has been lawfully supplied in accordance with these Regulations. If a police officer were to raise concern...

  Northern Housing Consortium (NHC): The NHC represents housing organisations across the North of England, including local authorities, ALMOs, and housing associations. They bring members together to share ideas and make sure their voices are heard at regional and national government levels. While focused on the North, they also welcome members from elsewhere, sharing practical approaches to efficiency and value for money. Learn more:  www.northern-consortium.org.uk Sarah Wingfield  Independent Disability Advocate  #NorthernHousingConsortium #AccessibilityMatters #Bursaries #Support #disabilityinclusion 

Invisible Illnesses: What You Can’t Always See Not all illnesses are visible. Invisible illnesses—conditions like chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, mental health challenges, fibromyalgia, and many others—affect millions of people every day, but their impact is often hidden from the outside world. Living with an invisible illness can mean facing daily fatigue, pain, or cognitive challenges while looking “fine” on the outside. This can make it hard for others to understand, believe, or offer the right support. People with invisible illnesses often experience misunderstanding, stigma, and even doubt, simply because their struggle isn’t outwardly obvious. Awareness is the first step toward change. By acknowledging invisible illnesses, listening without judgment, and offering support, we can create a world where people don’t have to “prove” their pain to be believed. 💛 Support, understanding, and kindness make a difference. Sarah Wingfield ❤️  #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #EndTh...

FantazMagoriA 2025. Alt text for Image 1: Four people dressed in detailed historical costumes stand in front of a canvas tent display inside the Oak Leaf Sports Complex. They wear period-style clothing, including hats, coats, and boots, and hold long spears or staffs. Behind them is a large wall sign reading “Oak Leaf Sports Complex – we hope you enjoy your game.” The photo is watermarked with “© Kawaii Doll Decora.” Alt text for Image 2: A collage of four photos taken at the FantazMagoriA event inside the Oak Leaf Sports Complex. Each image shows two smiling attendees posing together — one with a pink bob wig, glittery makeup, and colourful choker, and the other wearing a steampunk-style hat with goggles and a graphic T-shirt. They make playful expressions and pose cheerfully for the camera. The images are watermarked “@KawaiiDollDecora.” Nine years ago, one man saw a gap in the local events scene and decided to fill it — with a touch of magic, a spark of sci-fi, and a whole lot of im...

 💔 Sometimes you have to accept that people’s actions don’t always match their words. I recently learned that someone I trusted — and even gave another chance to — wasn’t being honest. It’s been painful to process, especially when all I needed was space to heal, not judgement or interference. I’ve realised it’s always better to work through problems with communication and understanding, not with gossip or division. Real friends respect space, boundaries, and truth — even when things get hard. They don’t twist stories or try to turn others against you. I know what was said, and I know it wasn’t true — but I also know I can’t change it. It’s sad to lose someone you once looked up to, but sometimes peace comes from walking away quietly — still wishing them well, but knowing you can’t go back. ❤️‍🩹 Love people from a distance if you must, but never condone manipulation, disrespect, or attempts to control your relationships. Support should be offered with care — never forced. I don’t ...

A New Step in My Advocacy Journey: Suicide Awareness Training I’m proud to share that I’ve recently completed my Suicide Awareness Training with the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA). This certification means a lot to me — not just as another achievement, but as a personal commitment to understanding, compassion, and prevention. As someone who has struggled with mental health challenges, I know how heavy the world can feel at times. There have been moments when I felt completely unseen — and that’s why I believe so deeply that suicide is preventable. Not through empty words or quick fixes, but through connection, awareness, and empathy. The ZSA training offered practical tools to help recognise the signs when someone may be struggling, how to approach that conversation safely, and how to guide them toward the right support. It reinforced something I’ve always believed: we don’t need to be professionals to make a difference — we just need to show up with care and listen without judgement. I t...

Struggles build bridges: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/the-big-mental-health-report/#findings Alt text: A quote on a light purple background that reads: “We need shorter wait times. You don't know if someone suffering will still be alive to go to their next appointment which is over a month away.” Below the quote, it says: Big Mental Health Survey. 2025 respondent. On the 8th... I nearly became a number, a statistic, a memory... An ASD episode, PTSD and on top of AuAdhd, I struggled.  Which is why I use my struggles to help others. We should never have to endure this - but we don't have to be alone in it. ❤️  Hit pause and rest, and don't let the bully in your brain - win. I'm fighting back now but I have a long road to recovery and mental health healing isn't linear, it's ups and downs and goods and bads - it's a rollercoaster and it's more complex for those with conditions and disabilities.  Together we can support each other and com...