Dr Eric Gill Society

Disability Learning & Health

My Year Off: Rediscovering Life After a Stroke

When I was just forty-two I suffered a severe stroke. Paralysed on my left side and unable to walk, I was confined to hospital for three months, and then spent about a year recovering, slowly getting myself back into the world. When I was seriously ill in hospital, I longed to read a book that […]

The Limbless Knight – A Tale of Rights Reignited

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 June 2022 Times: Friday 2pm & 7.45pm, Saturday 2.15pm & 6.40pm, Sunday 1pm & 4pm Greenwich + Docklands International Festival Island Gardens, Saunders Ness Road, Tower Hamlets, London E14 • World premiere of The Limbless Knight – A Tale of Rights Reignited directed by Jenny Sealey • Featuring performers from […]

How does gum disease start; and what causes it?

Healthy gums are the foundation of healthy teeth. The gums form the first barrier against mouth bacteria which; in sufficient amounts; could cause advanced gum disease and eventual tooth loss. It has also been proven scientifically that there is a close link between gum disease and heart disease in many cases. Therefore, gum health is one […]