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March 11, 2024

Getting Back in the Garden

March 11, 2024

Getting Back in the Garden

After a very extended period of rain, wind, grey skies, and subzero temperatures, it’s a relief to say that Spring is finally right round the corner. With this being true, it’s time to think about a worldwide favourite hobby with a world of benefits to reap: tending to your garden!

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February 26, 2024

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

February 26, 2024

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day falls on the 10th of March this year, and there’s no better day to show your mum, your grandma, or another special maternal figure in your life how much they’re appreciated.

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February 21, 2024

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February 21, 2024

What is SEND?

If you have a child with a learning disability, learning difficulty, or any other physical or mental condition that can affect their ability to learn, you may be concerned about them getting the education they need. Luckily, the SEND system is implemented in all schools in the UK.

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February 19, 2024

Sensory Challenges

February 19, 2024

Sensory Challenges

For those with autism, dementia and sensory processing disorders, how are the 5 senses affected?

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February 8, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Mobility Scooters and Powerchairs

February 8, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Mobility Scooters and Powerchairs

Mobility scooters and powerchairs are essential for individuals with limited mobility, offering increased independence and freedom. These useful aids are battery-powered and designed to assist people who have difficulty walking.

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February 5, 2024

Accessible Underwear and Adaptive Clothing

February 5, 2024

Accessible Underwear and Adaptive Clothing

Leading retailers in affordable clothing Primark have recently introduced their brand-new range of adaptive fashion suitable for those with disabilities.

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January 25, 2024

Dignity Action Day 2024

January 25, 2024

Dignity Action Day 2024

This year on the 1st of February is Dignity Action Day, established by the Dignity in Care Charity Organisation, which highlights the importance upholding people's rights to dignity in care.

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January 17, 2024

Harfield: A Sustainable Future

January 17, 2024

Harfield: A Sustainable Future

Ability Superstore are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Harfield Tableware, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, virtually unbreakable, and 100% recyclable tableware and dining aids.

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January 15, 2024

What is Blue Monday?

January 15, 2024

What is Blue Monday?

Why exactly is Blue Monday considered to be the most depressing day of the year? Find out here!

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January 9, 2024

Keeping Fit and Healthy in the New Year

January 9, 2024

Keeping Fit and Healthy in the New Year

The Christmas break is now over, but going into 2024 how can you have a happy and healthy New Year?

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January 4, 2024

World Braille Day - 4th January 2024

January 4, 2024

World Braille Day - 4th January 2024

Since 2019, every year on the 4th of January is World Braille Day, which raises awareness of this great language invented so those with visual impairments are able to read and write.

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December 11, 2023

How to Stay Warm this Winter

December 11, 2023

How to Stay Warm this Winter

Winter is fast approaching, and you might have noticed darker, colder nights with the temperature dropping anywhere you go. This is why Ability Superstore want to give you some tips and advice on how to stay warm this winter.

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December 7, 2023

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December 7, 2023

Why a Classic Cane would make for a PERFECT Present!

Christmas is coming closer and closer by the minute, and if you still don’t know what to get for your loved ones, Ability Superstore have just the treat for you.

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December 3, 2023

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December 3, 2023

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3rd December 2023

Every year on the 3rd of December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today, the world’s population is an estimated 8 billion people, and more than one billion people (or 15 per cent of the world's population) live with some form of disability.

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November 24, 2023

Christmas Gift Guide

November 24, 2023

Christmas Gift Guide

At Ability Superstore, we pride ourselves on being a retailer of useful products and daily living aids that can make a difference to your life, and our Christmas Gift Guide is full of ideas for this festive season.

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November 16, 2023

Disability History Month 2023

November 16, 2023

Disability History Month 2023

Disability History Month is an annual event that takes place from the 16th of November to the 16th of December this year. It creates a platform to focus on the history of disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights.

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November 10, 2023

Introducing our NEW Paediatric Section!

November 10, 2023

Introducing our NEW Paediatric Section!

We at Ability Superstore have been hard at work finding the best sensory aids, activities, and developmental tools for your little ones, and we’re pleased to announce that we are now stocking some fantastic products to help you and your children on a brand-new dedicated Paediatric section on our website!

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November 8, 2023

Coccyx Cushions for Christmas!

November 8, 2023

Coccyx Cushions for Christmas!

Did you know a very useful mobility aid features in one of this year's Christmas adverts?

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November 7, 2023

Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day

November 7, 2023

Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day

The 7th of November happens to be a very important date for those in the disabled community this year, as it is both Purple Tuesday and Disability Pay Gap Day.

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October 29, 2023

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October 29, 2023

World Stroke Day - 29th October

The 29th of October is World Stroke Day, which aims to highlight the seriousness of the high rates of stroke and raise better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke.

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