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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.

An artwork graphic showing a handlebar moustache with the words – It's Moustache Season – above it and the words – Grow Your Moustache For Movember – below it

A Movember Story – How November Became Men’s Health Awareness Month

Movember – we take a look at how it all started.

October 30, 2020

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How The Silver Line Charity Helps Tackle Loneliness

Restricted mobility and loneliness are closely linked. But with organisations and charities like The Silver Line, it doesn’t have to be this way.

October 26, 2020

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World Osteoporosis Day – 20 October 2020

This year, World Osteoporosis Day is on 20 October. But what is osteoporosis? Let us explain what the condition is and what you can do to help.

October 18, 2020

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World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2020

Friday 25 September is the date for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, an annual event hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support. But what happens at the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, and where did it all begin?

September 23, 2020

World Alzheimer's Day

World Alzheimer's Day

September is World Alzheimer’s month and the 21 September is World Alzheimer’s day. This year the theme for World Alzheimer’s month is ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia.’

September 19, 2020

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Disabilities and Loneliness: How Sense Is Working To Tackle These Issues

The disabilities charity Sense has committed to tackling isolation and loneliness. But what exactly does this mean?

September 19, 2020

International Day of Charity

International Day of Charity

5 September is International Day of Charity. But, in a world of international days such as Penguin Awareness Day (are we not all aware of penguins already?) what makes International Day of Charity such a worthy cause?

September 4, 2020

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Disability Advocacy – International Day Of Friendship Should Be Every Day!

July 30 in the UK is the International Day of Friendship. It’s a day to promote friendships between people, countries and cultures across the world.

July 30, 2020

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Out Of Sight, Not Mind! Raising Awareness Of Hidden Disabilities

Hidden disabilities are commonplace, but public awareness remains worryingly low. Attitudes need to change!

July 23, 2020

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24/7 Samaritans: The Big Listen

An esteemed charity that is always there to listen, advise and help – The Samaritans.

July 21, 2020

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Cheer Up the Lonely Day – 11 July 2020

Find out how to spread a little positivity and kindness on this special day

July 11, 2020

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Dementia Fun Run

If you fancy doing some good while exercising, then the Dementia Fun Run (organised by The Alzheimer’s Society) is perfect for you.

July 9, 2020

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Lights, Camera, Action - a Review

Watching a film, a documentary, or even reading a book, can change lives. We take a look at a couple of film releases that explore deafness and blindness.

June 25, 2020

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Love Your Lungs Week June 2020

Support “Love Your Lungs Week” and raise awareness of the importance of having healthy lungs.

June 24, 2020

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18 June 2020 – Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day – Raise Some Dough!

See how you can help in this year's Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day.

June 18, 2020

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World Blood Donor Day

Four simple words... GIVE BLOOD. SHARE LIFE.

June 17, 2020

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June 2020 – Carers' Week – Making Caring More Visible

All you need to know about Carers Week in 2020

June 10, 2020

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June 8 to 14 2020 – Diabetes Awareness Week

Diabetes Awareness Week – a few facts and stats.

June 9, 2020

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June 2020 – Cataract Awareness Month

Cataract Awareness Month, June 2020 – all you need to know.

June 7, 2020

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World Continence Week 2019

Helpful advice and product recommendations for World Continence Week 2019.

June 17, 2019