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How To Prevent Falls Around The Home

Guide to understanding fall prevention aids and fall management.

December 10, 2018

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Staying Warm and Well This Winter

Our essential advice for staying warm and healthy this winter.

December 4, 2018

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10 Ways to Make Your Home Accessible at Christmas

Our essential products for an accessible Christmas.

December 4, 2018

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Looking After Your Hands and Feet in Winter

Our essential advice and products for hand and foot care in winter.

December 3, 2018

How to Wrap Presents If You're Visually Impaired

How to Wrap Presents If You're Visually Impaired

Our handy gift-wrapping tips for visually impaired individuals.

November 29, 2018

How To: Claim VAT Relief

How To Claim VAT Relief

Our guide to claiming VAT exemption and how to purchase a VAT exempt item on the website.

November 27, 2018

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Five Positives of Going Outdoors In Autumn

Five positives of going outside and enjoying Autumn.

October 25, 2018

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National Eczema Week 17th - 21st September

Discussing eczema and its symptoms for National Eczema Week.

September 20, 2018

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Attitudes Towards Disabled People in the UK: How Far Have We Come?

Ability Superstore conducted an online survey via the Google Surveys Publisher Network. The results showed some surprising indicators. Read more

September 5, 2018

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GUEST POST: A Diagnosis Is The Beginning of a Different Life

Guest post by Wendy Mitchell, the author of Sunday Times Best Seller: Somebody I Used To Know.

August 21, 2018

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National Allotments Week - 13th - 19th August

Celebrating National Allotments Week and all things gardening.

August 15, 2018

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Last Minute Travel & Holiday Items

Our top tips and essentials for last minute holidays & travelling.

July 19, 2018

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National Parks Week - 23rd - 29th July

Celebrating the fifteen beautiful National Parks around the UK.

July 19, 2018

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Seiichi Miyake and the Tenji Block for the visually impaired

We take a look at Seiichi Miyake, the Japenese inventor of tactile paving slabs that help the visually impaired navigate public spaces.

July 16, 2018

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GUEST POST : My PFFD Journey

Guest post by Amy from A PFFD Journey

June 22, 2018

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Top Disability Bloggers

Find out about our top 10 disability bloggers

June 22, 2018

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GUEST POST : Studying At Uni With An Illness

Guest post by Caroline from Pots and Spoons blog

June 22, 2018

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5 Ways to Make Your Business More Accessible

Guest post by Invalifts on disability-friendly businesses

June 22, 2018

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Accessible Travel Around The UK

Guest post by Emma from Simply Emma

June 22, 2018

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Things We (Secretly) Love About British Summers

All the things we love about British summertime

June 22, 2018