I was talking to an Australian the other day, and whilst trying to be smart mentioned that I’d been down under. As I reeled-off the places in Oz I visited… Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, in the next breath I was told “nice, but I’m from Brisbane”. How rude? This has been a… don’t be…

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With 2012 at an end and everything back to normal in this the second week of the New Year, I hope that any problems you had last year are resolved or at least some peace is brought to you in 2013. The Christmas Holidays is always a time when we reflect greatly on what we…

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e-petition Earlier, I was asked by Lynn Blackmore to support her e-petition below with Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom. I didn’t have to think twice, about supporting Lynn. Please find the time to read what Lynn has wrote in her petition, and support it to help make the lives of those Vulnerable Severe…

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Today, I received a formal invitation to attend the National BME Cancer Alliance ‘Action for Change’ charter launch at the House of Lords next month. I strive to write with passion about many things, but cancer is something that has affected me personally… losing those closest to me through it, watching those close to me suffer…

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Last week, I had a meeting with the NHS‘ Cancer does not discriminate campaign in London – which aims to raise awareness of the illness within the BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) community, giving people a voice. The meeting was excellent actually, with the director and I having much in common. I managed to get…

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Just two days ago, Diane the mum of one of my closest friends died after a long battle with cancer. I am fortunate to know, just how much my friend loved and will always love her mum. She too, will cherish all their memories together. I also know that, with My Mum dying from the…

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In 1998, I first became aware of the Virgin brand when I started working for Virgin Megastore dealing with complaints on the customer service desk whilst studying at university in Manchester. I equally became aware of its owner Sir Richard Branson, being given a signed-copy of his autobiography book one Christmas about losing his virginity.…

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A few weeks ago, I came across an advertisement for an event at UCL (University College London) about Tackling Depression: the number one global health problem. Today, was that event. Having been diagnosed with the reactive illness myself in 2009 as a result of racism and homophobia in the workplace, over time I have become…

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In London today like the rest of England, Scotland and Wales there are local elections. I was reading recently that it was Mayor Ken Livingstone, who got rid of the old Routemaster buses and brought in the bendy ones. When he got elected, Mayor Boris Johnson got rid of the bendy-buses and has started to…

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  Marie Curie Nurses care for terminally ill people in their own homes. Care is also provided in nine Marie Curie Hospices across the UK. If you think Marie Curie Nursing could help someone you know, talk to your GP or District Nurse. Marie Curie Cancer Care. www.mariecurie.org.uk Charity reg no. 207994 (England & Wales),…

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It was 3-years ago that, I walked into a Central London NHS hospital unwell and spoke with one of its caring staff. An hour or so later, I came out distraught having been told I was suffering with depression – the reason why, I was feeling unwell. My illness then, being diagnosed by my GP.…

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A little over a month ago, I took part in 4thought.tv about Gay Marriage Equality. Anyway, a couple of my friends (they are really) who hadn’t seen me for a while mentioned I’d put a little weight on! How rude? TV does put 10-pounds on you though, I’m told. The fact is, I had and…

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