If you become a wheelchair user you will require a wide variety of adaptations to your home. Some, such as a wheelchair ramp to your door, will be obvious. However, you may need extra ramps inside your home. If your door has a threshold, albeit a small one, you will need a wheelchair threshold ramp.
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If you become a wheelchair user through accident, illness or age your home may not be adapted for it. There are government grants available that help you make permanent changes to your home, such a widening doors. However, whilst you wait for those changes to take place there are some smaller things you can do
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A portable step stool can be a great help to elderly or less able people. They are useful for getting in and out of bed or the bath, as well as reaching things on high shelves. However, it’s important to be mindful of the safety aspect before purchasing a portable step stool. If a person
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Thanks to the Equality Act many buildings in the UK are accessible to those in wheelchairs who need to use ramps. However, many places still aren’t, which is where portable ramps comes in handy. What are the benefits of owning your own ramp? Read on to find out. Portable ramps are just as portable as
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As you become older many tasks that you used to perform with ease become harder. One particular difficulty is getting in or out of the bath or shower. Even if someone is on hand to assist it can be hard. Added to the physical difficulties are feelings of fear and anxiety about slipping on wet
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Research by disability campaigning group Attitude is Everything has found that over 60% of disabled music fans have decided not to attend events because there is no access information online. Concern about whether there are facilities such as wheelchair ramps or disabled toilets stop them from going. How can music venues make their spaces more
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Having a wheelchair ramp gives you access to a wider variety of places. They add to your independence and allow you greater freedom of movement. A wheelchair ramp can enable you to continue living in a beloved home or enable you to travel in a vehicle. Shops and business have wheelchair ramps to enable you
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If you are choosing between lightweight access ramps, an aluminium one is the perfect solution. Unlike fixed ramps, they are lightweight and can fold away. A folding and portable wheelchair ramp can be picked up with a carry handle. It can be easily stored in the boot or back of your disability car. Aluminium is
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Creating a workplace that is disability friendly will only be beneficial to your business. Making sure your work environment is suitable for people with physical or mental disabilities allows you to access a wider talent pool. This applies whether you’re a small business with a few employees or a large company with hundreds of staff.
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If your mobility has decreased you may be struggling to get around at home. Tasks that were once easy to perform may have become harder. Perhaps you are struggling to get in and out of the house due to uneven surfaces or steep staircases. This could be down to age or illness, but, whatever the
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