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Being employed as a carer or personal assistant of the disabled or elderly can be a very rewarding career choice.  Being a non-paid carer of a family member, friend or neighbour can also be rewarding but is rarely through choice. … Continue reading →

Review of the eDrive from Motion Healthcare The mobility scooter market has just welcomed the latest in automatic folding scooters – the new eDrive from Motion Healthcare has just been launched. In the last few years there has been a … Continue reading →

The growing problem with bad posture Bad posture can not only give you pain, it can lead to muscle problems and strains in other areas of the body. In fact, poor posture is known to be one of the major … Continue reading →

Sadly it is inevitable that anybody that relies on the assistance of a guide dog will experience access refusal to a shop, restaurant or transport.  It’s a difficult time for the assistance dog owner especially if the person refusing does … Continue reading →

Having used a riser recliner chair for several months I am able to review and share the good points of using a riser recliner chair, what to look out for and be aware of when buying this type of chair … Continue reading →

This is a chair bed review for anybody confused between a reclining chair and a chair bed. The good folks at Mobility Shopper have created this review that not only explains the differences but also offers links to dedicated suppliers. … Continue reading →

When buying a new pair of shoes most people firstly think of style and colour, a recent survey has shown that very few people consider comfort and correct fitting as their first priority and that is amazing when you consider … Continue reading →

Building Control are responsible for making sure that building regulations are met in new and refurbished public buildings but we have discovered that many continue to have very little understanding of disabled access requirements that are actually required of the … Continue reading →

Adult incontinence is a subject that many people steer away from, possibly because they do not want to own up to having this type of embarrassing condition or they feel it is a subject people don’t want to hear about. … Continue reading →

Having an adjustable bed is a bit like changing from a black and white TV to colour, once you have one you won’t go back. Read this adjustable beds review from a users opinion not from a bed salesman trying … Continue reading →

We are constantly told through the media, health related websites and fitness gurus of the importance of exercise and how regular exercise can help with weight loss, improve mobility and alleviate many health problems but how do wheelchair users do … Continue reading →

Many people suffer from the effects of swollen feet and ankles particularly the disabled, elderly and those that are less mobile or overweight. Swollen feet are caused by a build up of fluid and is medically known as oedema; people … Continue reading →

Most of us experience difficulties understanding certain situations that crop up in our lives from time to time especially if it’s anything to do with law, finance or contracts that never seem to be written in plain English but we … Continue reading →

For most people organising and booking a holiday in the UK or abroad is a simple case of finding the right location at the right price and the length of time they want the holiday and of course the desired … Continue reading →

In this day and age there are mobility and daily living aids aimed at making our lives easier no matter what disability, mobility or everyday need we have including the many aids designed at making life easier for the elderly. … Continue reading →