How To Guides
With so many mobility and disability aids available, it can be tricky trying to find out exactly what you need. So, we have put together some guides to help make life easier. You can search our guides by condition and by room. That way you can find all the help available in one place, without having to switch between different pages and different websites.
Please note that all content on this website (including, but not limited to, copy, images, commentary, advice, tips, hints, guides, observations) is provided as an informational resource only. It is not a substitute for correct and accurate diagnosis or recommendation or treatment by a medical professional. Please ensure that you obtain proper guidance from your GP or other medical professional. The information provide on this website does not create any patient-medical expert relationship, and must not be used in any way as a substitute for such.
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How To Buy Adapted Cutlery
Tips and advice on how to buy the right type of adapted cutlery for you
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How To Buy A Bath Lift
A bath lift can be an important bathing aid to invest in as they offer a solution to getting in and out of the bath with limited mobility.
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How To Buy Chairs And Seating
Tips and advice on buying the right chairs and seating to suit your needs
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How To Buy A Grab Rail
This guide introduces you to the different types of grab rails, their uses and how to buy the right one you need.
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How To Buy A Hoist And Sling
Guide to buying the correct hoist and slings suitable for the user.
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How To Buy A Mobility Scooter
This guide introduces you to the types of mobility scooter and how to buy a suitable style for the user.
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How To Buy A Patient Transfer Aid
A guide to buying patient handling and transfer aids for care settings and for use around the home.
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How To Buy A Profiling Bed
A guide to understanding profiling beds and how to buy the correct one for the user.
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How To Buy A Ramp
This guide shows you how to buy an accessible ramp for using around the home with a mobility aid.
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How To Buy The Right Shoes
Tips & advice on buying well-fitting shoes and insoles for specialist foot care.
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How To Buy A Rollator
Introducing the types of rollators and how to buy one.
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How To Buy A Stairlift
This guide introduces you to the types of stairlifts and how to choose one.
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How To Buy A Walking / Zimmer Frame
A guide introducing the styles of walking frames and how to buy the correct one to suit you.
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How To Buy A Walking Stick
A guide on how to choose a walking stick that is suitable for the user.
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How To Buy A Wheelchair
This guide shows you the types of wheelchairs available and how to buy a correct fitting wheelchair.
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How To Measure And Use A Walking Stick
An easy-to-follow mobility aids guide for how to choose the right walking stick and also how to measure the height of the walking stick
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How To Make Your Bathroom More Accessible
Let us help you make the smallest room in the house one of the safest.
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How To Clean & Disinfect Hands
How to perform good hand hygiene in healthcare environments.
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How To Measure for Furniture Raisers
See our guide on how to measure chairs, sofas and beds to find the correct height for furniture raisers.
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How To Install the Prima Outdoor Grab Rail
A guide on how to fit the Prima Outdoor Grab Rail, safely and securely.
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How To Place A Website Order
How to place an order on the Ability Superstore website.
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How To Stay Warm & Well In Winter
Keeping warm and well during winter months.
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How To Measure For A Raised Toilet Seat
Introducing the different styles of toilet seats and how to choose one for the user.
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How To Prevent Falls Around The Home
Guide to understanding fall prevention aids and fall management.
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How To Claim VAT Relief
Our guide to claiming VAT exemption and how to purchase a VAT exempt item on the website.
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How To Understand Dementia Care
A guide to understanding dementia, the symptoms and aids for caring.
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How To Understand Dementia Behaviour
A guide to understanding dementia as a family member to someone who has been recently diagnosed and living with dementia or Alzheimer's.
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How to Measure for a Raised Toilet Seat
Introducing the different styles of toilet seats and how to choose one for the user.
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Bedroom
This guide introduces the variety of bedroom products and how to create an adapted and comfortable bedroom using daily living aids.
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In The Garden
Guide to creating an accessible gardening space in your home or at an allotment.
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Kitchen & Dining
A guide to creating a safe and accessible kitchen space with easy to use food preparation tools and inclusive adapted dining wear.
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Outdoors
A guide to accessible travelling and getting outdoors if you have a disability or health condition.
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Bathroom
Guide to bathing aids and toileting aids for independence in the bathroom.