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An 'Access Your Life' Logo, consisting of three large overlapping circles, in both warm & cold colours, loosely resembling the outline of a wheelchair. Several much smaller circles surround the larger circles & the words 'Access Your Life' in bold, uppercase, white text, are written in the centre of the logo.

Hey there 👋

I'm Lauren

Fun Fact: Disney & Dog Obsessed

I am a Founder and Director of Access Your Life.

I was diagnosed with several disabilities at the age of 19. While I previously had a passion for teaching dance, I’ve since developed a deep appreciation for sharing my experiences. My hope is that by doing so, others living with disabilities can learn to make the most of each day with the help of the right equipment, whether that involves resting in bed or planning a trip to Disneyland!

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A white female wearing winter clothing, sitting in a grey all-terrain powered wheelchair, with a white dog sitting on her lap. They're on the beach.
A white woman with brown hair and sunglasses, wearing a floral dress and sitting in a purple wheelchair, with a waterfall in the background.
A white woman with brown hair and glasses, wearing a floral dress and sitting in a purple wheelchair, with a 'Canine Partners' assistance dog (identifiable by its distinct purple coat) resting its front paws on her lap.
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Located in Newcastle upon Tyne
A white woman with brown hair and glasses, wearing a stripy dress and sitting in a purple wheelchair, with the Walt Disney World castle in the background.
A white woman with brown hair and glasses, wearing a floral dress and sitting in a purple wheelchair, with the Disneyland Paris castle in the background.
A white man and woman, both with dark hair and glasses, in front of a multicoloured exhibition stand. The woman is using a purple manual wheelchair, with a fox red assistance dog lying alongside.

Medical Info

• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)
• Brittle Asthma
• Detrusor Failure
• Chronic Urticaria
• A Few Other Joyful Things

Equipment Info

• Ki Mobility Ethos Manual Wheelchair, Axiom Postural Lateral Backrest & Axiom SPF Seat Cushion
• SMOOV One Power Assist
• Smart Crutches
• Phillips Simply Go Oxygen Concentrator

Get to know me

Over a decade ago, my health declined rapidly and has required regular hospital visits, mobility aids, and full-time care to this day. During this time, I have faced disbelief from healthcare providers, resulting in medical-related anxiety and a deep mistrust of local services.

This was further compounded when I was provided with a clinically unsuitable wheelchair, which caused such severe pain (both physical and mental) that I eventually stopped leaving my home altogether.

Sadly, my experience purchasing my first bespoke pink wheelchair wasn’t much better and highlighted a critical industry gap – the inability to “test drive” tailored equipment often leads to wasted time, money, and resources.

Yet securing the suitable custom equipment is essential for restoring independence and enhancing quality of life, so I quickly became dedicated to helping the AYL community overcome these challenges to access the equipment best suited to their needs and wants.

Fortunately, I am able to work flexibly around my health. Whether I am working from my bed on days I am struggling or at events with the support of my assistance dog, I remain fully committed to helping others achieve a brighter future.

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