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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.

Visiting Britain's Splendid Historic Gardens This Spring

Visiting Britain's Splendid Historic Gardens This Spring

Britain is home to many beautiful historic houses and castles. These magnificent venues provide some of our favourite springtime walks, exploring the beautiful grounds and providing inspiration for our own gardens.

March 3, 2023

Pictures of two pretty walking sticks, the Lifemax foldaway foot spa and the tartan lap tray on a pink background

What Are The Most Thoughtful Gifts this Mother's Day?

Our Guide to finding the perfect Mother’s Day Gift to support mobility and bring comfort. Show Mum the appreciation that she deserves with our selection of the most thoughtful gift ideas - which are both practical and cheerful!

February 28, 2023

A man in a wheelchair plugging an electric charging cable into an electric car

Increasing Accessibility for EV Use Through Technology

When it comes to buying an electric car, there are a few factors to consider that might be hurdles for persons with disabilities. In this blog, we give a quick overview of points to bear in mind.

November 14, 2022

All of the different types of scissors that are produced by Peta (UK) Ltd

How to Choose and Use Your Easi-Grip® Scissors

Scissors are an essential tool for day-to-day life, so it is important to make the right choice when choosing which ones to use. In this blog we discuss a few important things to consider to help you make an informed purchasing decision.    

November 9, 2022

An illustration of six pairs of colourful and fun socks

Oedema Socks: What You Need to Know about Non-Compression Socks

Oedema is a condition that causes swelling and is most commonly found in the legs and feet. Non-compression socks can help.

November 2, 2022

A great big, purple number 25 is on a fiery background. Some words are below the number 25, and the whole caption/panel reads –  25 ideas on how to keep warm this winter – click here

25 Ideas on How to Keep Warm this Winter

This blog has 25 handy tips and tricks to help you keep warm this winter. Everything from a cheap alternative to double glazing, layering up, and snuggling with pets, to cooking hearty meals and warming your home with the ambient heat. Give it a read and see if our 25 ideas to keep warm can help you out this season.

October 29, 2022

A photograph of all the hosts of The Great British Bake Off. They are holding a big wooden tray with a variety of baked goods.

National Baking Week – 5 Reasons to Join In

National Baking Week is here again, and this year we're hoping to make it as inclusive as possible. We've put together 5 reasons you should get involved for your own wellbeing and included some of our popular baking mobility aids. National Baking Week is for everyone, no matter your ability!

October 14, 2022

Why Choose Opera Profiling Care Beds

Why Choose Opera Profiling Care Beds

Opera create beds and mattresses that enhance people’s lives, promote health and deliver comfort. They are recognised as trusted manufacturers for adjustable beds and mattresses across the care, hospitality and consumer sectors.

October 12, 2022

This is an illustration promoting World Mental Health Day 2022. The image is of a woman with multiple different colours floating around her head.

Making World Mental Health Day Accessible for Everyone

It's World Mental Health Day on the 10th October. There are lots of things we can do to promote and look after our mental wellbeing, but did you know that a lot of recommended activities are not accessible for everyone? In this blog, we cover accessibility, mental health awareness, and things everyone can be doing to look after themselves.

October 10, 2022

© Provided by The Independent Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin (Ray Burmiston/BBC/PA) (BBC)

Breaking the Stigma – Ellie Simmonds

Ellie Simmonds is a gold medal winning champion paralympic swimmer, and now she's a star on Strictly Come Dancing! We're here to show our support and prove that disability doesn't mean you can't do it, or that you should be excluded. She's tearing up the dancefloor and breaking the stigma all at the same time!

October 8, 2022

Back Care Awareness Week: How to Relieve Pain

Back Care Awareness Week: How to Relieve Pain

Do you suffer with back pain? As common as back pain is, it's also treatable. Although some back pain is unavoidable, we've put together a blog post with advice from BackCare themselves, as well as ways to help reduce or relieve the amount of pain you're experiencing.

October 5, 2022

A group of friends enjoying cups of coffee – they are all smiling and looking very happy. Above them is the – Macmillan Coffee Morning – logo

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the leading cancer support charities in the UK, provides invaluable support to people living with cancer and their families. Find out how you can get involved in The World's Biggest Coffee Morning and raise money for this fantastic charity.

September 29, 2022

A weekly pill dispenser with two compartments available for each day for addiing morning and evening pills to. There are also some pills scattered on the table top and the words – What is a Pill Dispenser? – can be seen

What are Pill Dispensers?

Do you need to take pills every day? Do you sometimes find it difficult to remember whether you took them or not? Don't worry, you are not alone. If you need a memory aid, then the Pill Dispenser could be the ideal mobility aid for you

August 25, 2022

A young woman has a finger raised to her lips; she looks puzzled. There is a graphic speech balloon with the words – How to... ? on it

How to Use… a Bath Board

A bath board is a helpful mobility aid that will help you to keep your independence. Bridging both sides of the bathtub, bath boards give you a place to sit while washing.

August 3, 2022

The – Age UK – logo with the word – Lancashire – under it. A picture of the actual building is also showing

Ability Superstore Helps Age UK, Nelson

Age UK in Nelson, Lancashire were having a couple of issues and the team at Ability Superstore knew they could help when they visited them.

July 26, 2022

Half of the image shows a man in a dark grey hoodie and tracksuit bottoms - he is looking at his mobile phone; the image looks very menacing. In the other half of the image is a picture of the Call Blocker machine

Tired of Nuisance Calls? The CPR Call Blocker – V10000 Can Help

If you get a lot of nuisance calls, we have something that can help. The CPR Call Blocker – V10000. Simply press the BLOCK NOW button, and that will be the last you hear from that caller!

July 20, 2022

A photographic montage of five of the Able Life products, the (1) Floor to Ceiling Universal Grab Rail, the (2) Swivel Tray Table, the (3) Bedside Sturdy Rail with Legs, the (4) Bedside Extend-A-Rail and the (5) Bedside Safety Handle and Integral Pouch

Able Life – NEW range of Products for Independence at Home

Over the years, Able Life has invented many innovative, reliable and stylish mobility products, all with one aim in mind – to give people the confidence and support needed to be comfortably independent at home.

July 8, 2022

Two hands reaching towards each, as though in a caring gesture. The words – July is Good Care Month – can be seen

Good Care Month – July 1st to 31st

July is Good Care Month, join us in supporting and celebrating our health care workers!

June 30, 2022

On a dark blue background stands a 2-level gold base, on which stands a gold cup with 2 ornate handles. Surrounding the cup are some gold laurel leaves. On the cup are the words – Best Choice Commodes

The Best Commodes

With thousands of mobility aids available, how do you know which ones are the best, and which ones top a ‘Best Buy’ list? At Ability Superstore, we’re letting you know with our – What are the Best… ? articles. Today, we're taking a look at commodes.    

June 27, 2022

A pale blue background on which is placed a sofa that has a Kylie pad on it. To the right of the sofa are three incontinence products – wipes, underwear and an urinal

World Continence Week

People living with incontinence often find that not only are they physically impacted, but that the condition can take its toll on their social and emotional well-being, too. That’s why we want to support World Continence Week.

June 22, 2022