Living with a disability in the UK poses unique challenges that others may not fully understand. Tasks that most people take for granted, such as getting out of bed and getting dressed, require careful consideration and planning for individuals with disabilities. Whether the disability is congenital or developed later in …
A lot of people benefit from using a walker such as those recovering from an injury or surgery as well as older adults who need help with their balance. Whatever your condition, you’ll want to make sure that your walker is as practical as it is helpful. If it’s too …
A wheelchair ramp can mean the difference between struggling to access your home and making life a lot easier. For wheelchair users, ramps should be considered an essential item but buying one can feel daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before. In this guide, I’ll be talking about the …
If you were to purchase a standard wheelchair, the dimensions would be: However, these dimensions are not going to be suitable for the majority of users since everyone is different in terms of size and needs. Therefore, when shopping for a wheelchair, it’s advisable to be correctly measured to find …
There are thousands of disabled toilets across the UK but around 9000 of these are locked and can only be accessed by using a RADAR key. If you have a disability then it’s possible to purchase a RADAR key, granting you access to these toilets. This guide tells you everything …
Stairlifts are, for many, a life changing piece of equipment. However, for those that don’t need them, they can simply get in the way and gather dust. Maybe you’re clearing out the home of a loved one that’s passed away or perhaps you used a stairlift for a temporary condition …
There are some brands in the world whose name is now used to refer to any product of that kind. For example, many people in the UK call a vacuum cleaner a Hoover. Sticky tape is often called Sellotape. And a walking frame is often called a zimmer frame. But …
One of the worst decisions anyone would ever have to make would be whether to move out of their beloved home due to mobility issues. If you’re in love with where you live but find it hard to tackle the stairs then you could be fooled into thinking that you …
You’ll probably have no idea how much you need a mobility shower until you have to use one. Even if you’re not facing a medical crisis, it’s still something that can come in handy when the situation demands it. This article covers everything you need to know about mobility showers …
The purchase and adaptation of a car can prove to be an expensive exercise. Motability, a not for profit organisation, operate the Motability Scheme, which enables disabled drivers to either purchase or lease a car at a price which is affordable. If you are in receipt of the War Pensioners’ …
