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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 7, 2022

Get Walking this Autumn with Our Rollators and Walking Sticks

Autumn is a great time for a walk however, if you're living with a disability or have mobility issues, getting out for a walk can sometimes be a real challenge. Ability Superstore can help!

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.

September 21, 2022

An illustration of a red present that's open with bursts of white stripes coming from the open part. Two watches, a Stick 'n' Stay and a heated cushion from Lifemax can be seen

September 21, 2022

Lifemax – Presents for all Seasons

Here's a handy gift guide for some of our favourite Lifemax products to buy your loved ones this year, or for a special treat for yourself.

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

August 3, 2022

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August 3, 2022

How to Use… a Bath Board

A bath board is a helpful mobility aid that will help you to keep your independence. Bridging both sides of the bathtub, bath boards give you a place to sit while washing.

July 29, 2022

A person stands in front of the British flag with the right hand on the handle of the No Bend Pet Bowl. A cat sitting on a wooden floor is eating from one of the double bowls

July 29, 2022

The No Bend Pet Bowl – The Journey From Idea to Shop

With the No Bend Pet Bowl, it’s easy to feed your cat or small dog without bending or kneeling, making the whole process much safer, pain-free and less messy.

July 26, 2022

Ability Superstore Helps Age UK, Nelson

Age UK in Nelson, Lancashire were having a couple of issues and the team at Ability Superstore knew they could help when they visited them.

July 20, 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

July 20, 2022

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 8, 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

July 8, 2022

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.

June 30, 2022

Two hands reaching towards each, as though in a caring gesture. The words – July is Good Care Month – can be seen

June 30, 2022

Good Care Month – July 1st to 31st

July is Good Care Month, join us in supporting and celebrating our health care workers!

June 27, 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

June 27, 2022

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 22, 2022

A pale blue background on which is placed a sofa that has a Kylie pad on it. To the right of the sofa are three incontinence products – wipes, underwear and an urinal

June 22, 2022

World Continence Week

People living with incontinence often find that not only are they physically impacted, but that the condition can take its toll on their social and emotional well-being, too. That’s why we want to support World Continence Week.

May 30, 2022

A yellow watering can on a white background is in front of a white pot containing a grassy-looking plant. There is a small green spade leaning against the watering can. The words – National Growing For Wellbeing Week, 6th-12th June – can also be seen

May 30, 2022

National Growing for Wellbeing Week – 6th – 12th June

National Growing for Wellbeing Week's aim is to raise awareness and celebrate all the advantages that growing and nurturing your own plants and produce can bring.

May 26, 2022

The image shows the Elephant Feet Style Chair Raisers, the 4 inch Bamboo Furniture Raisers and a chair with the Leg-X Adjustable Chair Raisers on

May 26, 2022

What Are The Best Chair Raisers?

Chair raisers are a safe and secure way of raising chairs off the ground, but what are the best chair raisers? This is a question we often get asked so, we decided to write this blog to let you know what the top 5 chair raisers are.

May 23, 2022

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May 23, 2022

Walking Sticks – Ability Superstore’s Definitive Guide To These Mobility Aids

Ability Superstore has put together the definitive guide to walking sticks. Here you will find the answer to any question you’ve ever had about these helpful mobility aids.

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