A lot has changed since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. Self-isolation and social distancing have become crucial. It’s harder to get to the shops and we can’t use public transport. But what if you’re a wheelchair user? Are their extra things that you should be doing or thinking about? We’ve put together a few […]
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It’s summer holiday season, which means many people are thinking about a break on part of the UK’s glorious coastline. However, if you are a wheelchair user or have problems with mobility, getting to the beach can be very difficult as many of them are very inaccessible. Luckily, the UK does have a large selection
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Now that it’s summer, many people’s thoughts will be turning to planning a holiday. Whilst able-bodied people will be thinking about hotel choices and sight seeing destinations, those with mobility issues have a whole different host of things to consider, such as whether they will be able to navigate streets and get into buildings. However,
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Disability support UK is far better than in most countries across Europe if not across the world. The UK is one of very few companies that has things like housing benefit and tax credits. As a disabled person you will be able to access financial help as well as emotional support. The main benefits for
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Everyone gets old, and as we get older we start to lose our mobility. It’s a fact of life, yet a worrying time for those of us who have elderly relatives who still live alone. Slips and falls become more frequent, and often you have to make a choice; either to put your parent or
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Disabled people equipment can be as simple as a gadget to help you open a tin to as complex as a stair lift to allow you to use both storeys of your house. Even simple equipment can make a huge difference to someone who wishes to carry on living independently. With the right equipment such
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When you were young, you would spring out of bed in the morning, and jump back in at night. But as you got older, things would slow down. As a teenager you would love to spend all morning in bed, as a young parent you would love the joys of your little ones jumping up
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Living with a disability does not mean you cannot work. Quite the opposite in fact, and since the Equality Act of 2010, you are protected as a disabled person. Discrimination is against the law, and employees must make arrangements for disabled staff members. This includes the installation of disabled ramps, steps, and bathrooms in the
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Living in a wheelchair is a big step in your life, and one that you won’t be happy to take. You may feel a loss of sense of pride, meaningfulness, and wellbeing. You may be surrounded by negative thoughts. Coping in a wheelchair is always easier when you have friends and family around. Shunning away
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Mobility for disabled people in the UK is probably the best there is across the UK. Learning centres are adapted, there are specialist schools, and all public buildings should have wheelchair access. This article is going to concentrate on the transition from buggy to wheelchair. For the first few years of your life as the
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