I looked into what's contributing to higher rates of disability in the UK for The Lead | theleaduk.substack.com. I have so much more to say because there's SO much contributing to it, but this is the start of my contribution to this important conversation. national.thelead.uk/p/inaccessibil…

From Long Covid to spiralling poverty and failing preventative healthcare, journalist Hannah Shewan Stevens asks: what’s really disabling the nation? national.thelead.uk/p/inaccessibil…

I honestly don’t know how I keep doing this every day. I’ve never felt this emotionally drained—not even at the beginning of the war. I’m dehydrated, barely sleeping, and my heart feels shattered into pieces. But you still hear me, no?

Good on Turn2us - Tackling Financial Insecurity Together for putting together a guide for journalists reporting on the benefits system. With the PIP vote coming up, there’s no excuse for the media to use inaccurate or stigmatising language.

Exclusive: 'X’s ‘Grok’ created an AI sexualised image of me without my consent' Thank you to the incredible Evie for bravely sharing her story with British GLAMOUR: glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/x-ai-c…

have you faced misogyny from a family member? how have you dealt with it? I want to speak with you for a potential feature I'm working on (no publication yet). DMs open or email hannahshewanstevens(at)gmail(dot)com #JournoRequest

Looking for a specific case study: a child who is living with Long Covid. Can be an adult now, but need to have been diagnosed under 18. For Metro. Do you know anyone who fits the bill? Please reach out. Will be sensitively handled & interviewed w. parent present. #JournoRequest

#JournoRequest I'm looking for a Doctor who specialises in Long Covid for a story for Metro UK. Must be UK based. HMU! Hannahshewanstevens(at)gmail(dot)com

I'm revisiting the economics of VAWG and looking for two case studies for this sensitively handled feature for The Lead. I'm asking what VAWG costs individuals, what it costs society and what it will take to achieve Labour's goal of halving VAWG in a decade.#JournoRequest

looking for a psychologist or similar with experience working with disabled survivors of domestic abuse/violence for a Stylist feature. Need to speak ASAP. DM or email [email protected] #JournoRequest

still urgently looking for a doctor with experience treating long covid, either in the NHS or privately. Must be UK-based #JournoRequest

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