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  Hello! I am Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT). I am here to answer your mobility aid queries. I also write articles and guides to assist you in choosing the right mobility and disability aids.      As...

Hello! I'm Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT). I am here to answer your mobility aid queries. I also write articles and guides to assist you in choosing the right mobility and disability aids.   What Is A Sock...

What type of postoperative care equipment is there?  When recovering from an operation or injury, you may need a little assistance with independent living at home. Depending on the type of operation and your required...

  People use dressing aids for countless reasons. These can range from mobility issues due to ageing (such as lifting your arm above your head to don a jacket or bending down to put socks...

Oedema is a condition that causes swelling in your body due to fluid build-up. It can occur in various parts of the body but is most commonly found in the legs and feet. Oedema can...

Photo by Sviatlana Barchan from iStock To chart the history of footwear, you need to start really far back. One of the traits of being human is our vulnerability to the environment. So, it makes...

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...

Winter is fast approaching, and you might have noticed darker, colder nights with the temperature dropping anywhere you go. Some people feel the effects of cold weather more than others, such as those with Reynaud’s,...

Illustration by Macrovectar from iStock Diabetes Awareness Week takes place between 8 and 14 June. It’s a nationwide charity week where, in more normal times, there’s a huge array of community events, fun runs and...

This article was updated on 22/04/2024. Welcome to our handy guide that’ll help you choose a reacher that’s right for you! With so many choices on our website, it can be easy to get overwhelmed...

Choosing a Christmas gift for an elderly parent, grandparent, or relative, can be surprisingly difficult – especially when you want it to be useful, meaningful and immediately helpful, not just decorative. The good news is...

Christmas is drawing closer, and the cost of living crisis and the burdens of putting the heating on are eating away at us financially. So, what kind of presents can you give to your loved...

An estimated 16 million people in the UK are currently living with a disability, yet findings from the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers reveals that three in five (62 per cent) disabled shoppers find it...

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Artwork by azatvaleev from iStock This week it’s Diabetes Awareness Week, which offers to help those who live with the condition. Diabetes can be difficult for anyone to live with but can be made simpler...

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It’s the beginning of the Festive season, and regardless of if you’re more of an Ebeneezer Scrooge than a Buddy the Elf, one thing stands true. What am I going to give my friends and...

Keeping Well During Winter Months & Cold Weather This article was updated on 23/04/2024. The cold weather during the winter months can have affects on your health, both mentally and physically once the temperatures start...

With the soaring cost of energy bills, heating your home has become a real worry for many people this season. As well as making yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee, putting on a...

Please note that all content on this website (including, but not limited to, copy, images, commentary, advice, tips, hints, guides, observations) is provided as an informational resource only. It is not a substitute for correct...