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August 26, 2020

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August 26, 2020

Who Are The British Healthcare Trade Association?

If you have ever seen the BHTA logo on our mobility aids website or on other health care and disability aids sites, you may have wondered what they do and who they are.

August 25, 2020

A picture of a head which is made up of many multi-colour jigsaw pieces. Some of the jigsaw pieces are breaking away from the head

August 25, 2020

What Is The Relationship Between Autism And Sensory Processing Disorder – How You Can Help

Sensory Processing Disorder affects some people with autism. Sensory aids from companies like Chewigem can make a huge difference.

August 24, 2020

How Do You Make Shopping Less Stressful?

Going shopping can be quite tricky with face masks and then trying to keep socially distant too. So, how can you make shopping in current times slightly less stressful?

August 21, 2020

Tips For Wearing Face Masks

Here is a handy guide providing a few tips on how to wear a face mask correctly. Hopefully this will help you feel slightly more comfortable and safer when you are out and about.

August 20, 2020

Various PPE (2 masks and a glove) are shown on seaweed by the sea. The items look used and thrown away

August 20, 2020

PPE And Plastic Pollution

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water!

August 20, 2020

A close up of Lesley, who is wearing a red top and looking towards the camera

August 20, 2020

Losing That Lockdown Look!

Why is it that no one ever dare greets you with, ‘My God, haven’t you got fat?’, and yet have no compunction in telling you that you’ve always been ‘ridiculously thin’?

August 13, 2020

A picture of a left hand playing the piano

August 13, 2020

International Left-Handers Day

Question — what does a former Siberian prisoner-of-war have to do with left-handedness? Answer — he helped change perceptions about ‘lefties!’

August 11, 2020

The image shows a couple using a Veloped Tour in a park

August 11, 2020

Trionic Velopeds And Walkers

One of our most popular range of products are the Trionic Velopeds and Walkers, so we thought we’d spend some time showing you just why they are in such high demand.

August 5, 2020

Various games that are available for sale on the Ability Superstore website – including the Boccia sets, Kurling game, jigsaw puzzle, playing cards and a playing card cardholder

August 5, 2020

Indoor And Outdoor Games For Everyone

Fun games for you, your family and your friends to enjoy together.

August 3, 2020

Three different wheelchairs, as well as some wheelchair bags, drink holders and a umbrella that are all for sale on the Ability Superstore website

August 3, 2020

The History Of The Wheelchair

Through the years, people of all ages have used wheelchairs and here’s a little bit of history about them.

July 30, 2020

A man and a woman are walking along a beach, holding hands. The sun is just setting and a wave can be seen lapping onto the sand

July 30, 2020

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 29, 2020

A close-up of two hands holding a tablet that has Google Maps on it

July 29, 2020

Google Maps Makes Accessibility Easier To Find

Google Maps launch an easy way to find out if the place you want to visit is wheelchair friendly.

July 27, 2020

The Comfyfoam, Savanah, Novelle and Red Raised toilet seats that are available for sale on the Ability Superstore website

July 27, 2020

Caught Short! The Benefits Of Raised Toilet Seats

Answering nature’s call is a personal matter, but for some people, the challenges go well beyond social etiquette. When it comes to raised toilet seats, a little extra height makes a world of difference.

July 24, 2020

A close-up of Lesley. She sits in front of a brick fireplace and is resting her head on her hands

July 24, 2020

The Highs And Lows Of Retail Therapy

I think if everyone had to spend a week in a wheelchair, or blindfolded, or with ear defenders that completely drowned out every iota of sound, the world would be a very different place.

July 23, 2020