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June 8, 2023

Top Ten Gadgets - You can't live without

June 8, 2023

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!

May 30, 2023

World MS Day

The 30th of May is World MS Day, which aims to bring those all around the world together to form a community that shares stories, raises awareness and campaigns with everyone affected by MS. Find out more about it here!

May 18, 2023

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

It has just occurred to me that if there was an Occupational Health Global Accessibility Awareness Day, it would be abbreviated to OH GAAD. Which is probably what you are saying now when you see that it is yet another awareness day. However, on this occasion, I do think it is something that does need more attention.

May 3, 2023

Here Comes The Sun

If you are inviting friends over for a few drinks, hosting a family barbecue, or just enjoying your morning cuppa in the garden – Ability Superstore has some nifty ideas and mobility aids to help make life easier.

April 27, 2023

Some soil with a pair of gloves, a trowel, a fork and some pots with plants in, on top of soil. The following words are visible – It's Time to Get Outside

April 27, 2023

Spring is Here! Time to Get Into Your Garden!

As spring is here, and the days are getting longer at last, it’s time to start going outside and doing some work in your garden.

April 21, 2023

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

April 21, 2023

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 12, 2023

The Top Ten Walking Sticks Chosen By Ability Superstore

April 12, 2023

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.

March 3, 2023

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.

February 28, 2023

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

February 28, 2023

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!

November 14, 2022

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

November 14, 2022

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 9, 2022

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

November 9, 2022

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 2, 2022

An illustration of six pairs of colourful and fun socks

November 2, 2022

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.

October 29, 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

October 29, 2022

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 14, 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.

October 14, 2022

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 12, 2022

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 10, 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.

October 10, 2022

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 8, 2022

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October 8, 2022

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 5, 2022

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.

September 29, 2022

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.

August 25, 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

August 25, 2022

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

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Top 10 Gadgets You Can't Live Without!

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Here Comes The Sun

Spring is Here! Time to Get Into Your Garden!

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

Top 10 Walking Sticks

Visiting Britain's Splendid Historic Gardens This Spring

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

Increasing Accessibility for EV Use Through Technology

How to Choose and Use Your Easi-Grip® Scissors

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

25 Ideas on How to Keep Warm this Winter

National Baking Week – 5 Reasons to Join In

Why Choose Opera Profiling Care Beds

Making World Mental Health Day Accessible for Everyone

Breaking the Stigma – Ellie Simmonds

Back Care Awareness Week: How to Relieve Pain

Macmillan Coffee Morning

What are Pill Dispensers?