The UK countryside is opening up, but is it truly accessible for disabled people? From new walking routes to ongoing barriers, here’s what’s changing in 2026.

The UK Disability Action Plan (2024) aims to improve accessibility and inclusion for disabled people across many areas of everyday life. While the plan introduces positive steps—such as raising awareness of accessibility needs, promoting inclusive public spaces, and considering disability in environmental policy—it offers limited focus on countryside access. For many disabled people, barriers such as inaccessible trails, limited infrastructure, and poor rural transport

After a year defined by illness, hospital stays, and major life changes, I discovered that vitamin D deficiency was contributing to my ongoing fatigue and anxiety. This post explores why vitamin D matters and how understanding my health has shaped my 2026 resolution to finally put myself first.