The COVID19 Pandemic has lead to many changes in our lives, from social distancing to face masks and to increased isolation. Here, we take a look at the ingenious solutions the pandemic has generated, particularly for disabled people. From futuristic to downright wacky: For those who rely on personal assistance services, the COVID-19 lockdown is…
Finding accessible housing is difficult especially with ageing housing stock. Here are some tips to make the process easier: Renting or Buying a Property with Disabled Access Are you looking for a disabled-friendly property that will provide comfort and independence? When buying or renting a property, you may want a modern home with full…
As always the news moves fast so just to remind you of the efforts of Captain Tom Moore back in april/May when he raised £40m+ for the NHS by walking with a rollator up and down his driveway. A magnificent effort showing how disability, however temporary, can be used for good and resulted in a…
Update September 202o: In light of latest govt. advice on the limits of 6 people meeting – ‘the rule of 6’ -, 1m+ apart and face masks we thought we should re publish this advice on face masks……….. …………………………………………………………………………………………. It looks like we’re going to be living with Covid 19 &/or other virus mutations for…
Six Financial Advice for Making Necessary Home Adjustments. There is a big difference between home improvement and home adjustments. In the first, the changes are typically for aesthetic purposes. You want to change around your kitchen and modernise it because you enjoy how the modern aesthetic looks. When you need to make an adjustment, however,…
In previous posts we’ve not discussed the hidden advantages of installing a lift, beyond improving accessibility for a disabled member of a household. Where access is difficult then a stair lift can be seen as the cheaper option but not everyone can transfer easily to these and they can be unsightly – they’re an obvious…
The ‘D’ list looks at new things in the world of disability. An infrequent look, as things don’t change that fast when it comes to innovation and mobility aids. However, there are things afoot, if you’ll pardon the pun! Here’s a refresh on our review of stylish and trendy wheelchairs, a contradiction you say but…
Getting up and down the stairs can be a massive hassle when you’re disabled or just have a lack of mobility, maybe it takes you too long or is just next to impossible. The options for getting around this issue are pretty limited, you either put a lift into your house or a stair lift.…
Previously we’ve looked at how to make your home more accessible and here are a few easy tips to make your home more beautiful now everyone has the same house bound experience as disabled people. Hassle-free home makeovers you can complete whilst staying indoors Having to spend the majority of time at home wasn’t something…