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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

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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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Ultimate Buying Guide for 2024 - Living Room Aids

The living room is the heart of your home, where you spend most of your time relaxing, entertaining guests, or being with family. That's why investing in the proper Living Room Aids are essential to your wellbeing.

September 10, 2024

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Paralympic Spotlight on Boccia

This year marks the return of the Paralympic Games, with more than 4,000 athletes from 184 different countries competing in over 500 events across 22 different sports. Of all the various events taking place, what’s one of the lesser-known and very fun sports featured in this year’s Paralympics?

August 28, 2024

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Ultimate Buying Guide for 2024 - Kitchen & Dining Aids

The kitchen is one of the vital hubs of the home, where cooking and preparing meals can take up a great portion of your day, as well as eating and drinking. That's why we've prepared our Ultimate Buying Guide for Kitchen and Dining Aids.

July 11, 2024

Ultimate Buying Guide for 2024 - Top 10 Bathing Aids

Bathing aids can help maintain your dignity and independent living by providing convenient solutions to mobility problems in the bathroom. Luckily for you, we have written a list of our Top 10 Bathroom Aids for 2024 as chosen by our team of experts.

June 13, 2024

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Our Ultimate Buying Guide for Rollators - 2024

Rollators are one of the most popular walking aids being used today, with research finding that they accounted for 67.2% of all mobility aid purchases in 2021. With the abundance of choice on today’s market, that’s why we have written this handy guide to inform you on the best rollator for you.

May 23, 2024

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Our Ultimate Buying Guide for Walking Sticks - 2024

Walking sticks, or walking canes, are one of the most popular mobility aids sold in the world, with a survey stating that 17 percent of men and 25 percent of women use a walking stick for their mobility. That’s why we’ve written our Ultimate Buying Guide to help you find the right one for you.

May 20, 2024

Our Ultimate Buying Guide for Wheelchairs - 2024

Our Ultimate Buying Guide for Wheelchairs - 2024

Mobility aids such as wheelchairs are an investment that can give you a boost to your wellbeing and help you to live independently, but the question ‘How do I buy a wheelchair?’ is a question that frequently circles round shopper’s heads. That’s why we’ve made our Ultimate Buying Guide for Wheelchairs.

May 16, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Mobility Scooters and Powerchairs

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.

February 8, 2024

Strictly's Back for 2023!

Strictly's Back for 2023!

September sees the long-awaited annual return of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and we can expect to see a number of celebrities and public figures waltz, jive and tango their way to the top of the competition. But who is this year's disabled contestant?

September 16, 2023

History of the Wheelchair

History of the Wheelchair

Used by millions and evolved in many different forms, have you ever wondered about how the origins of the humble wheelchair came to be?

September 12, 2023

European Para Championships 2023

European Para Championships 2023

The European Para Championships will take place in Rotterdam, with 1,500 Paralympic athletes from 45 different European countries competing to become European Champions. But what are the sports in question?

August 11, 2023

Disability Action Plan 2023 to 2024

Disability Action Plan 2023 to 2024

Yesterday the government launched its Disability Action Plan for 2023 to 2024. But, what is in the plan and what will it actually help people?

July 19, 2023

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Diversity & Inclusion – “Strategy Without Tactics Is The Slowest Route To Victory”

It’s not often you will read an article that quotes Chinese military strategist, Sun Tzu at the beginning, and the Godfather Of Soul, James Brown at the end. But if it draws your attention to our article on the latest Diversity and Inclusion report then we have done our job!

July 17, 2023

Emergency Alerts on 23rd April - Why and what to do

Emergency Alerts on Sunday 23rd April – Why and what to do?

You probably know by now that at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April the UK government will send a test of an emergency alert text to all UK mobile phones. Now, there is much talk about why this is happening and what we all need to do. So, let us look at what we know.

April 21, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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