invacare Blog

You’ve found the perfect wheelchair for your needs, but is there something else you need to bear in mind? Yes, there is! Selecting an appropriate wheelchair leg rest. Choosing the right kind of wheelchair leg rest, also known as wheelchair leg support, is a very important decision. In fact, if you don’t have the right kind […]

Many people live in multi-storey homes and take for granted that they will always be able to use the stairs. But an illness, an injury or an accident, or simply old age can cause these people to find that climbing the stairs has become difficult, if not entirely impossible. In these cases, platform lift solutions […]

You can’t beat a long soak in a hot bath. It can boost your mood, relax your muscles and help you to sleep well. But, for many disabled people, taking a bath can be a complex task, and many write it off as impossible. Fortunately, there are bathing aids available on the market that can […]

As a wheelchair user and travel writer, I’ve stayed in my fair share of holiday cottages, not all of which have been accessible or inclusive.   Along the way, though, I’ve learnt some helpful hints and tips of what to look for if you’re intending to stay at a holiday cottage for disabled people, with […]

Having just presented ‘Meet the Devotees’ for BBC3, a documentary that explores the trials, tribulations, empowerment and exploitation that often occurs when dating with a disability, I’ve seen my fair share of fairytale endings and relationships that go up in smoke (and I’ve had them myself!).  The sex and relationships game is a tough one […]

For many of us who require bathroom aids and devices in order to stay at the top of our mobility game, let’s face it, they can hinder our style as much as they help make our lives easier. It’s not secret that mobility aids are known for being pretty bland, boring and sterile in terms […]

I’ve now been a wheelchair user for fifteen years and, as a travel writer and accessibility consultant, I’ve had my fair share of taxi journeys.  Some have been great, with drivers who have been extremely conscientious and interested to learn more and educate themselves on disability and the varying needs of those of us who […]

Have you seen ‘The Holiday’ with Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslet and Jude Law? Where a career-driven LA girl swaps her California villa with pool and automatic curtains with an ‘English Rose’ and her quaint but cold tiny cottage in the British countryside?  It’s not rare to think of Britain as somewhere with persistent […]

Having been a wheelchair user for the last fifteen years and having stayed in lots of disabled holiday accommodation, I have used my fair share of accessible – and not so accessible – bathrooms.  There have been ones with wonderful transfer-height toilets, clever automatic taps and flushes, and funky hand dryers.  There have also been […]

Finding accommodation to suit your style, needs and budget can be tough for any holiday maker or business jet setter. Multiply that difficulty several times if you are in need of accessible and inclusive accommodation through a disabled holiday directory that is going to make your trip, rather than break it. I would love to […]