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Guide by Room: Kitchen & Dining article

Creating a practical and accessible kitchen and dining area Preparing and eating meals can be made easier for anyone with a disability or age-related health condition by optimising your workspace, tools for cooking and incorporating...

A picture of a kitchen. There's a double oven, butler sink, extractor hood, window, a plate rack and a small wooden trolley that has a crock pot on it, alongside some carrots

Kitchen Aids That Make Cooking a Breeze article

 Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash It has often been said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We think the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach! You are what...

A middle-aged couple preparing dinner in a country-style kitchen using adaptive kitchen aids, including a kettle tipper, a non-slip chopping board, an easy-grip knife, a pan pickle and an air fryer that all available on the Ability Superstore website

Top Kitchen Aids for Easier Meal Preparation article

If you like to cook, but have found certain tasks in the kitchen more difficult than they used to be, there are lots of items that can help. From chopping vegetables to pouring boiling water,...

Ultimate Buying Guide for Kitchen and Dining Aids

Ultimate Buying Guide for Kitchen and Dining Aids article

The kitchen is one of the vital hubs of the home, where cooking and preparing meals can take up a great portion of your day, as well as eating and drinking. But if you live...

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.

National Baking Week – 5 Reasons to Join In article

It’s National Baking Week soon! Whether you’re binging The Great British Bake Off this October, getting crafty in the kitchen, or just looking to satisfy your own sweet tooth, we’ve got something for everyone in...

Top Ten Gadgets - You can't live without

Top 10 Gadgets You Can't Live Without! article

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! So, come with...

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Christmas At Ability Superstore article

Well what a year it’s been. A year like no other. And as we near the end of 2020, here at Ability Superstore we are working hard to ensure that we deliver all our orders...

What Is A Mobility Aid?

What Is A Mobility Aid? article

If you search ‘mobility aids’ on Google, you will notice the results are so varied that you could literally spend days reading about mobility aids. So, today we are going to try to make life...

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

How to Choose and Use Your Easi-Grip® Scissors article

Peta (UK) Ltd is a second-generation family business committed to the design and distribution of high-quality, attractive hand-held products for use by those with grip difficulties. Having designed the first “loop” scissor in the early...

Harfield: A Sustainable Future

Harfield: A Sustainable Future article

Ability Superstore are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Harfield Tableware, based in Stockport, Cheshire. Since 1961, they have been a leading manufacturer of high-quality, virtually unbreakable, and 100% recyclable tableware and dining...

A picture of an elderly couple outside a charming country cottage, with a woman in a wheelchair surrounded by a colourful flower-filled garden, enjoying an idyllic and accessible home setting

How to Make Your Home More Accessible article

Starting at the Door! There is no doubt, our homes are our special place! But, when mobility becomes more limited due to age, injury, or disability, getting around the home can be a tricky matter....

An overhead view of a table that has various things on it, such as a wooden chopping block, a whisk, a rolling pin, some juicy looking apples and a slab of butter

Top 10 Things We Love About Baking article

Photo by Andy Chilton on Unsplash Baking is a great hobby, whether you're a star baker or a novice, it can be a fun thing to do for all the family. From traditional family recipes...

Mobility Aids - The Bigfoot Half Step

Mobility Aids – The Bigfoot Half Step article

There is not a day that goes by where we aren’t packing and sending out a big foot half step, from early in the morning to the last post collection in the evening, they are...

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A Lesson In Conscious Living article

That my life is lived very much in a conscious and no longer spontaneous way was brought home to me recently when I found myself unable to get out of my home lift! It was...

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Differently Abled – In The Spirit of Positivity article

Artwork by Pedro Fernandes from iStock Perhaps it’s the time of year – summer now a memory, as autumn threatens us with winter’s imminent dark nights. Maybe it’s 2020’s general ambience – the less said...

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Ask Kate! Are Suction Grab Rails Safe? article

Ask Kate!  Hello! I am Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT). This is the first of my ‘Ask Kate’ posts; a new regular feature where I answer your mobility aids queries. Our customer...

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

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

Show Your Love with These Cheerful and Practical Gift Ideas to Support Mobility and to Bring Comfort Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s a special time to show love and appreciation to...

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Five Positives of Going Outdoors In Autumn article

Photo by Valiphotos from Pexels With autumn upon us, it can be a shock to go outside with the lack of the summer weather. The shorter days along with the cooler climate means that autumn...

Explore Our Range: Handy Cups

Explore Our Range: Handy Cups article

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...

A picture of three people. The person in the middle is a lady who looks a little confused and is resting her head on both of her hands. A man sits to the left of her, looking concerned. A nurse sits to the right of her; she's holding a notepad

GUEST POST: A Diagnosis Is The Beginning of a Different Life article

Picture by monkey business images from iStock Put yourself in my shoes for a minute. You’re 58 years young, in full-time work and suddenly given a diagnosis of Young Onset Dementia. Imagine how you would...

Stand Up To Cancer Day

Stand Up To Cancer Day article

  The 8th of September is Stand Up to Cancer Day, which brings people together to raise funds and awareness for more effective treatment of cancer. About the Organisation Stand Up To Cancer is a...

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How To Buy Adapted Cutlery article

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. Cutlery is important for ensuring that mealtimes stay comfortable, tidy and straightforward. For individuals with limited dexterity, tremors and muscle issues, we have a wide range of adapted cutlery...

A close up of a row of lettuces and onions growing in a row of soil on an allotment

National Allotments Week - 13th - 19th August article

Photo by Kenan Kitchen on Unsplash This week is National Allotments Week and we’re keen to share all our gardening and planting tips to get those green-fingers working. Having an allotment is more than just...

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Insights Of An Occupational Therapist (OT) article

Hello everyone, Kate here. For this blog, I was asked to give some insights into my work as an occupational therapist or OT. Every occupational therapist works in a slightly different way, and what each...

Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun article

Without wishing to tempt fate, the weather does seem to be getting warmer and that means more al fresco dining, barbecues and generally pretending that we don't live in Britain, where it rains most of...

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

Style And Sustenance: Why Adapted Cutlery Makes For Easier Mealtimes article

Of all the tools humans have invented, cutlery is among the most commonly used. Still, it’s also among the least essential for survival and probably one of the items used in everyday life that we...

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

Sitting Pretty – A Short History Of Bedpans article

  They say you can tell a lot about a person from their toilet – how clean it is, what kind of reading material is, or isn’t on offer and how accessible it is based...

Guide by Condition: Parkinson's Disease

Guide by Condition: Parkinson's Disease article

Understanding and living with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition with physical symptoms that can limit mobility and make daily tasks such as eating become difficult. Although there is currently no cure, the...

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

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

Artwork by Nadia Bormotova from iStock Approximately half the workforce in the UK is currently working from home (September 2020). The struggle for comfort is real, and the risk of developing chronic back, neck and...

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What Is An Occupational Therapist (OT)? article

Hi. I’m Kate Makin. I’m delighted to be working with Ability Superstore as their chosen consultant occupational therapist (OT). As a registered and qualified OT, I have wide-ranging experience dealing with and recommending all forms...

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How To Buy A Grab Rail article

A grab rail may be necessary around the home or outdoors if yourself or a family member need a little extra support when moving around. They can provide stability and safety when getting in the...

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How To Understand Dementia Care article

When caring for someone with dementia, whether they have been recently diagnosed or if they are going through the later stages, understanding dementia is the first steps to caring for someone who is living with...

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New Tier, New You! article

Well, we made it to 2021! That should be a cause for celebration, but this year has got off to a muted start with the resurgence of coronavirus and dreadful puns. So, how about we...

World Mental Health Day 2024 - 10th October

World Mental Health Day 2024 - 10th October article

World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th of October each year and has been celebrated since 1992. World Mental Health Day is a chance to openly discuss the topic of mental health, spread...

How To Buy: A Rollator

How To Buy A Rollator article

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. If you're looking to buy a rollator online and you can’t decide if it's the right walking aid for you, then take a look at our useful guide on how...

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World Book Day 2021 article

There are so many international days that they do tend to wash over you like annoying adverts on the telly. We know they are on, but we just ignore them and move on. However, anything...

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Guide by Condition: Arthritis article

Arthritis is an invisible condition affecting millions of people in their daily lives. With the help of treatments such as medication, mobility aids and adapting your surroundings it is possible to help comfort symptoms and...

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How To Prevent Falls Around The Home article

Fall Prevention and Management This article was updated on 23/04/2024. Poor balance or instability can increase the risk of falls but there are many things that can be done to decrease fall risk and prevent...

VAT Relief Explained – How It Helps You Save 20% on Many Mobility and Disability Products

VAT Relief Explained – How It Helps You Save 20% on Many Mobility and Disability Products article

Understanding VAT and why you sometimes don’t have to pay it   When you buy most everyday items, the price includes VAT (Value Added Tax). It’s a tax that businesses collect on behalf of the...

Visiting Britain's Splendid Historic Gardens This Spring

Visiting Britain's Splendid Historic Gardens This Spring article

Seeking Out the Best of Britain's Venues for Garden Walks Britain is home to many beautiful historic houses and castles and these magnificent venues provide some of our favourite walks, exploring the beautiful grounds and gardens....