A walking frame is a device used by those who have difficulty walking, to help improve stability, safety, and maneuverability.  Do you or somebody you know have mobility concerns but are also ambulantry? Perhaps it’s a struggle getting around on foot? Maybe it has been recommended to use a walking frame (or a zimmer frame) […]

Are you a disabled person looking to exercise, keep fit, and live healthier? Are you unsure what exercise disabled people can do? Do you want to know some of the plus-points that come with exercising? Read on to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise, and why it’s important for you, your body and […]

Have you ever been interested in owning an adjustable bed? Have you heard of them and perhaps want to know more about their benefits and their drawbacks? Read on to learn more about accessible bed options.  What is an adjustable bed? An adjustable bed is a bed which has the capability to be moved and […]

British media called her Hurricane Hannah for a reason. This summer at Tokyo Olympic Stadium Hannah Cockroft only proved that again: she claimed 2 gold medals in wheelchair sport, adding them to 5 she already won. Nathan Maguire, who is Hannah’s partner in private life, claimed his first silver. Winning at Olympic Stadium It did […]

Finding employment can be tricky at the best of times but can be even more troublesome when trying to find work as a disabled person. You fire off resumes, left, right, and centre, in the hopes that at least one prospective employer will give you a shot at an interview. Then you spend the next […]

How beginning a new chapter, a life in a wheelchair, helped a skilled repairman multiply his daily income by 7.5 and made it possible to support his family again. It started 13 years ago. Slowly he began to develop paralysis in both legs, and despite the treatment he received, his legs continued to weaken. At […]

A disabled parking space is a designated parking space which has been marked out in a car park as being for disabled persons only. It is recommended that these spaces are at least 3.6 metres in width, which allows for ample room in order for a disabled person to get around their vehicle safely and […]

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed and restricted our lives in so many different ways, and, subsequently, our ability to travel has never been as challenged as it is now. However, with summer just around the corner, it’s high time we re-discover the UK as a perfect disabled holidays destination. The pandemic issue Before even […]

If you’re thinking about buying a mobility scooter, a few questions have popped-up in your head, no doubt. We have probably already answered quite a few of them in previous articles, but this time we’ll tackle one that’s really overlooked: mobility scooter insurance. I don’t know if it’s just me, but mobility scooters are, it […]

Yes, you read the title correctly. The thing we nonchalantly throw under our bums as a primary aid to our pressure and posture care has an amazing origin story. Stick around and read on as we discuss the history and importance of memory foam.  History is fun, but so is science. Before we look at […]