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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.

Harfield: A Sustainable Future

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.

January 17, 2024

Coccyx Cushions for Christmas!

Coccyx Cushions for Christmas!

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

November 8, 2023

Why YOU Need a Wheelchair Cosy

Why YOU Need a Wheelchair Cosy

With the changing seasons and weather, today on Ability Life we're going to be telling you why YOU need a Wheelchair Cosy.

October 13, 2023

Top Ten Gadgets - You can't live without

Top 10 Gadgets You Can't Live Without!

This blog is dedicated to showing you all sorts of handy gadgets and daily living aids to help you around the kitchen and at home, including some you never knew you needed!

June 8, 2023

The Top Ten Walking Sticks Chosen By Ability Superstore

Top 10 Walking Sticks

The range of walking sticks and crutches that aids walking also come in a whole array of patterns and colours with many different accessories available, too. So, I am delighted to present to you my – Top 10 Walking Sticks.

April 12, 2023

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

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

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

Four Easi-Grip Garden Tools alongside two images of the tools being used

Easi-Grip Garden Tools

One of the most overlooked aspects in gardening is accessibility. The Easi-Grip garden tools help to bring this hugely popular pastime to many who otherwise might not be able to participate, due to the lack of suitable garden tools.

March 31, 2022

A stick man (to the far left of the image) and woman (to the far right of the image) are on a blue background. In between the two images is a white toilet, that has a raised toilet seat on it

The Best Raised Toilet Seats

Whether you’ve recently had a knee, or hip replacement, or just simply have trouble bending, it can be embarrassing to ask for help when using the toilet. In this blog, we discuss the many virtues and options available for a raised toilet seat.

March 28, 2022

Explore Our Range: Dietz Taima XC Rollator

Explore Our Range: Dietz Taima XC Rollator

The Dietz Taima XC Rollator might be hard to pronounce (hint: it's pronounced deetz-tie-ma) but, it's incredibly easy to use. With its combination of air filled tyres, comfortable grips and a sturdy frame, this rollator will not steer you wrong. Let's take a look at some of the features that sets apart the Dietz Taima XC from its competitors. 

January 14, 2022

Explore Our Range: Handy Cups

Explore Our Range: Handy Cups

The Handy Cup kitchen and dining aid is specifically designed to support independent living, this robust mobility aid is perfect for anyone suffering from dexterity issues, or who have lost confidence in their ability to grab items.

January 13, 2022

An image of a manequin with a blue surgical mask over its mouth, with 3 floral, hand made masks in front of it

Face Masks – What To Choose and How To Use

Mandatory face mask wearing has returned to shops and public transport in England, as the Government take action to tackle the Omicron coronavirus variant that recently arrived in the UK.

December 6, 2021

Lots of colour Christmas artwork like Santa, snowmen, deer, penguins and trees

Walking Mobility Aids for Christmas

Some walking aids make fantastic Christmas gifts for a friend, loved one, or even as a treat for yourself! Here are some walking aids that we think will make great Christmas presents this year.

November 16, 2021

Two Safe Sips on two glasses with a straw coming out of each

Safe Sip – the Safe Way to Drink

The “Safe Sip” is a revolutionary invention providing a reusable drinking aid which fits virtually any drinking vessel. The “Safe Sip” provides a hygienic and water tight seal, eliminating spills, and also keeps a drink safe and out of harms way.

October 11, 2021

Image shows a white, long bath with a man inside (just his torso and head can be seen). There's a wooden floor and a light blue wall. The TOP 10 ident can also be seen

Top 10 Bathing Aids: Expert Guide for Safe & Independent Bathing

Bathing aids and mobility aids aren’t just for elderly and disabled people – there is a wide range available, and there are aids for people of all ages, ability and health conditions. That blog led me to think that, with so much choice around, how helpful it would be if I let our customers know what I consider to be the top 10 of bathing aids and how they support daily living. So, here it is, my ultimate – Top 10 of Bathing Aids!

August 25, 2021

Several walking stick accessories, including ferrules, straps and clips

Walking Stick Accessories Guide

There is a reason why walking sticks are such a popular mobility aid – they provide excellent support when moving around. But what if there was a way to make your walking aid even better?

June 17, 2021

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My Top 10 – Walking Aids

There are many types of walking aids available to keep you independent and mobile. Kate Makin (Ability Superstore's Occupational Therapist) gives us her Top 10.

June 14, 2021

Mobility Aids - The Bigfoot Half Step

Mobility Aids – The Bigfoot Half Step

Surprisingly, the Big Foot Half Step isn’t a ballroom dance performed by a yeti. It is in fact one of the most versatile mobility aids we have ever sold.

April 15, 2021