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October 5, 2020

A girl on a Tumble, Balance Board. To the left of this picture is an image of a Pedal Exerciser with Digital Display, as well as a Motorised Electric Mini Exercise Bike

October 5, 2020

Witness The Fitness! Staying Active With Limited Mobility Is The Key To Mobility!

The idea of staying active with limited mobility may be daunting, but with many options available, the reality can be easier than you might think.

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October 1, 2020

A number of smart devices on which can be seen the Ability Superstore logo

October 1, 2020

Intelligent Living: Smart Devices Can Help Us All

Smart devices can help all of us, including those with disabilities, in so many ways — from staying in touch with loved ones and updating carers, to regaining independence. We dive into the details.

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October 1, 2020

A close up of a stethoscope on top of some white material

October 1, 2020

Appointments With Your Doctor In The New “Normal”

How can we access healthcare services during a pandemic?

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September 29, 2020

A close-up of Kate Makin – in the distance is a brick wall and some bushes – Kate is looking out at the reader

September 29, 2020

What Is An Occupational Therapist (OT)?

Introducing our resident OT, Kate Makin (BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy).

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September 24, 2020

A close-up of Lesley's face – she is looking straight out at the reader

September 24, 2020

The Things People Say!

“MS? Ooh, that’s terrible, that is! You’ll end up like a jelly on the floor with that!”

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September 24, 2020

Coronavirus Or A Cold?

September 24, 2020

Coronavirus Or A Cold?

There’s a lot of confusion between the symptoms of normal bugs that everyone gets at this time of year, and the symptoms of coronavirus. So, how do you tell if it is coronavirus or a cold?

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September 23, 2020

The image shows two people enjoying meeting up for a coffee

September 23, 2020

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?

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September 22, 2020

The Great British Bake Off Is Back!

September 22, 2020

The Great British Bake Off Is Back!

Tonight at 8pm sees the return of disasters, terrible, ill-conceived ideas collapsing and badly planned things slowly falling apart. But if you don’t want to watch Boris Jonson, then The Great British Bake Off is on Channel 4 at the same time.

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September 22, 2020

The National Fitness Day logo. The words – National – and – Day – are in white, while the word – Fitness – is in yellow

September 22, 2020

National Fitness Day – 23 September 2020 – Fitness Unites

Time To Draw A Line Under Inactivity And Move Forward With A Healthier, Happier You!

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September 19, 2020

World Alzheimer's Day

September 19, 2020

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.’

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September 19, 2020

Various adapted cutlery that is available for sale on the Ability Superstore website

September 19, 2020

Style And Sustenance: Why Adapted Cutlery Makes For Easier Mealtimes

Of all the tools humans have invented, cutlery is among the most commonly used. From everyday cutlery to adapted ones, design really is everything.

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September 19, 2020

The logo of the Sense charity including the strapline of –  Connecting sight, sound and life

September 19, 2020

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?

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September 18, 2020

Artwork of a home office including a table and chair in front of a window. To the left of the table is a man working on a laptop. To the right of the table is a large purple chair with a dog sitting on it

September 18, 2020

Are You Sitting Comfortably? Hints and Tips For Working from Home

With around half the UK workforce still working from home in September 2020, we run through some basics to consider.

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September 11, 2020

An image split into two halves. On the left hand side of the images is a close up of a woman's hands holding a walking stick. On the right hand side is a pair of black and brown glasses

September 11, 2020

What Do The Terms ‘Disability Aids’ And ‘Mobility Aids’ Mean?

The terms ‘disability aids’ and ‘mobility aids’ are often used to describe the same things, but is there a difference?

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September 10, 2020

A selection of bedpans that are available for sale on the Ability Superstore website

September 10, 2020

Sitting Pretty – A Short History Of Bedpans

From pewter to plastic, medical history to politics, we dive headfirst into the history of bedpans (well, not literally), paying homage to an item that rarely gets the recognition it deserves.

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September 8, 2020

Know Your Numbers! Week

September 8, 2020

Know Your Numbers! Week

It is thankfully, nothing to do with division, long division, fractions, or algebra. Know Your Numbers! Week is all about high blood pressure, let us explain what it all means and what you can do to join in!

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September 4, 2020

A picture of a cat gently nuzzling herself against a dog's face

September 4, 2020

The Benefits Of Owning A Pet

As any pet owner will confirm, having a pet around provides a multitude of benefits to both a person’s mental and physical health and well-being.

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September 4, 2020

International Day of Charity

September 4, 2020

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?

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September 3, 2020

A collection of walking sticks that are available for sale on the Ability Superstore website

September 3, 2020

Walking Sticks Are A Symbol Of Strength And Style

Far from being symbols of reduced mobility, walking sticks and canes can also display wealth, status, and show off our inner fashionista!

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August 31, 2020

A drawing showing the silhouettes of three men walking, with each one holding a walking stick – the sun is setting in the background

August 31, 2020

What Are The Best Walking Sticks For Countryside Walks?

With the UK slowly emerging from lockdown, more of us are starting to plan walks. And, if you could do with a little extra help, it’s important to choose the right walking stick for you.

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