Back in October a young designer asked which is the one object I’d want to be redesigned as a daily living aid – my response was the shower chair. They are utilitarian and all the same. The Local Authority supplied look like this, But how things have changed as here are some great examples…
Back in October i was asked by a young designer which is the one object I’d want to be redesigned as a daily living aid – my response was the shower chair. They are utilitarian and all the same. The Local Authority supplied look like this, But how things have changed as here are…
Every few weeks we write about new things in the disability world – The ‘D’ List. This time we’re looking at transport & mobility: 1ST Supersmith 3Scooter A new form of 3 wheeled scooter. The 3Scooter is coming in Spring 2026 it uses a patented technology that ‘works to keep you balanced and to reduce…
These are two reviews from Barbara and much appreciated. Both could be nominated for a Blue Badge Access Award Watatunga Wildlife Reserve Near Kings Lynn. As a group of 5, son plus partner, daughter in a wheelchair and parents, it’s difficult to find things we can all do together. We were able to have a…
Update 2025: Not much has changed since this was first written in 2018. However there is a new resource creating stylish accessible homes – Blue Badge Style Interior Design Service, Tailored Rooms Blue Label. we take a holistic approach to the home. This includes all areas, outside and inside, as well as those extras that make…
Blue Badge Access Award WINNERS & WHY 24/25 In May 2025 a Glamorous, Inclusive & Riotous Ceremony was held in London’s Piccadilly to celebrate venues, organisations and people who have made the world accessible and inclusive to all…The Blue Badge Access Awards 2024/25. Esatablished in 2016 this ws the latest round of awards “celebrating people,…
Update 2025: The Coal Shed now has sister restaurants and a London edition. They still don’t display access information so you have to guess or phone about accessibility. This review talks about a small lip to the accessible toilet which the reviewer would not get into in their electric wheelchair. So this highlights the need…
Tickets on Sale here Half price for disabled people & carers go free The Blue Badge Access Awards Celebration includes Awards from Best Hotel, Bar, Restaurant etc. to the infamous Ludicrous Loo/Ridiculous Ramp, the Awards no one wants to win! There will be entertainment and a few celebrities from the world of gastronomy, the disabled glitterati…
Kent, known as the ‘Garden of England’ is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year, particularly in summer/autumn as the countryside changes from lush green to autumn golds. There are some surprisingly accessible & out of the ordinary places to visit. Here’s our latest finds: Two restaurants of note, …are owned and…