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Welcome to our blog, your one-stop resource for news, features and resources for living life to the fullest. View our articles on the latest mobility products and features with disability bloggers.

A picture of an elderly couple outside a charming country cottage, with a woman in a wheelchair surrounded by a colourful flower-filled garden, enjoying an idyllic and accessible home setting

How to Make Your Home More Accessible

This blog explores simple, practical ways to make every room in your home safer, more comfortable and easier to live in, as mobility needs change. From entrances and kitchens to bathrooms, stairs and smart tech, it shows how small adaptations can protect independence – and why thoughtful changes are always worth making.

January 6, 2026

An illustration of an elderly couple sleeping peacefully in a cosy bedroom with bedside lamps, moonlit window and a golden retriever resting at the foot of the bed, illustrating comfort and better sleep at home.

Bedroom Aids for a Better Night’s Sleep

Struggling with sleep due to mobility issues, pain, or ageing? Discover how the right bedroom aids can transform bedtime. From bed rails and wedges to adjustable beds and safety solutions, this guide explains how simple, supportive products can improve comfort, independence and sleep quality for you, or a loved one.

January 1, 2026

A man and woman looking at each other with thought bubbles on good Christmas present ideas

A Friendly, Expert Gifting Guide from Ability Superstore

Choosing Christmas gifts can be tricky, but the right independence aids can transform comfort, dignity and confidence. This guide from Made in the Mill and Ability Superstore matches thoughtful, practical gifts to real-life needs, from lap trays and rollators to affordable stocking fillers and discreet bathroom aids for everyday confidence boost.

December 17, 2025

Three wheelchair users wearing warm wheelchair leg cosies enjoying a magical, festive Christmas market with bright lights and decorations on a snowy evening

Stay Warm, Dry and Comfortable this Winter: Why Our Wheelchair Cosies Are a Game-Changer

Discover the warmest, snuggliest, most practical wheelchair leg cosies we’ve ever stocked – available in four colours and different sizes. Packed with clever design details and incredibly easy to use, they’re the perfect winter mobility essential for wheelchair users, carers and thoughtful gift-givers.

December 6, 2025

A middle-aged couple preparing dinner in a country-style kitchen using adaptive kitchen aids, including a kettle tipper, a non-slip chopping board, an easy-grip knife, a pan pickle and an air fryer that all available on the Ability Superstore website

Top Kitchen Aids for Easier Meal Preparation

November 21, 2025

A close-up of Lloyd-Martin holding a Pudsey Bear. The other children taking part in the BBC's Children in Need, Challenge Squad, can also be seen along with the Children in Need logo

Breaking Boundaries – How Lloyd Martin is Turning the Tide for Inclusive Sport with BBC's Children in Need

Meet Lloyd Martin — a 19-year-old with Down syndrome taking on a triathlon for BBC Children in Need. His incredible story of determination, inclusion and adaptive sport proves that, with the right support, anything is possible.

November 12, 2025

An illustration of three different adaptive mugs on a blue, cloudy sky background with the words – Cues and Mugs

Ability Superstore's Ultimate Guide to – Cups and Mugs

Staying hydrated isn’t always easy for everyone – especially if you’re living with limited mobility, or a health condition. In Ability Superstore’s Guide to Cups and Mugs, we explore a range of supportive drinking aids designed to make everyday life a little easier.

October 23, 2025

Ellie Goldstein and her dancing partner, Vito Coppola, taken from the Strictly Come Dancing opening credits

Dancing into History – Ellie Goldstein Brings New Light to Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Ellie Goldstein’s Strictly Come Dancing journey is a huge step forward for disability representation. In this inspiring blog, we celebrate her impact — and how Ability Superstore supports everyday independence with mobility aids that help people live confidently, freely and with pride.

October 21, 2025

VAT Relief Explained – How It Helps You Save 20% on Many Mobility and Disability Products

VAT Relief Explained – How It Helps You Save 20% on Many Mobility and Disability Products

Save 20% on essential mobility and daily living aids with VAT relief! Our latest blog explains who qualifies, which products are eligible, and how simple it is to claim. Discover how Ability Superstore makes independent living more affordable — and ensure you’re not paying more than you need to.

October 16, 2025

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How to Choose the Right Walking Aid for Your Needs

When movement becomes difficult, through surgery recovery, ageing, or long-term health issues, having the right support makes all the difference. A suitable walking aid helps people stay steady, safe and independent.

August 27, 2025

An illustration of a converted bathroom – with grab rails and a side opening bath

Essential Bathroom Aids to Prevent Slips and Falls

Bathrooms pose high risks – wet floors and slips can cause dangerous falls. For older adults, the right safety aids may prevent injury and protect independence.

August 27, 2025

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Top 10 Mobility Aids for Independent Living

Independence is important, especially as we age, or recover from injury. Moving safely – whether at home, or on a quick trip out – helps us stay healthy and positive.

August 27, 2025

A man pruning some flowers in a garden setting

Gardening in Spring Through Early Summer – Tips for a Flourishing Garden

Discover the joys of gardening this Spring and Summer with expert tips to help you grow, whatever your experience level. Perfect for green-fingered friends!

May 15, 2025

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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – the Signs, Symptoms and Self-Examination

April marks Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, an awareness campaign dedicated to increasing knowledge about this one specific cancer – testicular. This article delves into the specifics of testicular cancer and the importance of men familiarising themselves with their bodies, as early detection is key.

April 23, 2025

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Trisha Goddard – a Journey Through Life, Love, Cancer and Celebrity Big Brother

Trisha Goddard is a name synonymous with candid conversations and heartfelt discussions, and she made waves in the television industry with her no-nonsense talk show. In this blog, we talk about her positive approach to the challenges she’s facing with her breast cancer diagnosis.

April 16, 2025

An illustration of a cat & a dog sitting by a no need to bend long handled pet feeding bowl

The Ultimate Solution for Pet Owners the – No Need to Bend Long Handled Pet Feeding Bowl

Let us introduce you to the – No Need to Bend Pet Bowl – a revolutionary feeding solution designed to make pet care easier and more manageable. 

April 2, 2025

The words – Mother's Day – on a white oval, that sits on a background of lots of colourful flowers

Celebrating Mother’s Day – a Tribute to Mothers and Thoughtful Gifts

Celebrate this year's Mother's Day with a thoughtful gift from our wide range of useful products - from delightful patterned walking sticks through to items for the garden we are bound to have an idea for your mum!

March 24, 2025

Two walking sticks with a sunny, blue sky bacground

The History Of The Walking Stick

Far more than just a mobility aid, the walking stick has a rich and surprising history that spans centuries of style, status and symbolism. From fashionable accessories to hidden tools of power, discover how this humble object has played a starring role throughout history.

February 11, 2025

A woman holding a walking frame in a countryside setting

Ultimate Buying Guide for 2025 - Top 10 Mobility Aids

Mobility aids are extremely valuable in maintaining your dignity and independent living. You may find that as you get older, your mobility, dexterity, and strength weaken due to aging or illness, which makes moving around anywhere a difficult task. So we have written our Ultimate Buying Guide.

January 29, 2025

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Our Affordable Christmas Favourites

Christmas is drawing closer, and the cost of living crisis and the burdens of putting the heating on are eating away at us financially. So, what kind of presents can you give to your loved ones this year?

October 28, 2024