New Year, new job
The employment ‘marketplace’ is traditionally very active in the New Year. Perhaps people take the opportunity during their end of year holidays to si…
Advice
No compromise on quality – No comparison on cost
At FirstAid4Less, they believe you shouldn’t have to pay more for your essential first aid supplies. Their team of specialist buyers source top qualit…
Pharmacy2U can deliver your prescriptions to your door
Keira Radice, who has a connective tissue disorder explains how using Pharmacy2U to order and deliver her prescriptions “definitely helps to live an a…
Disabled Dating, Take a Positive Approach this Festive Season
As 2018 draws to a close we naturally look back on the year and peer hesitantly at the year to come. The festive season also lets you focus more…
Break that Barrier – Invisible Disabilities
Mental health issues such as depression, stress, anxiety and bipolar can be highly debilitating. Due to a lack of awareness of these types of illnesse…
James is making himself heard.
Regular readers will remember that we featured five-year-old James, who has vocal cord palsy, earlier this year. His condition means that he can only …
Impact of benefit cuts on visually impaired people
New benefit cuts are set to put an unacceptable strain on many visually impaired people, who already find it hard to meet their material and social nee…
Dealing with an Invisible Disability at University
The hardest thing I’ve had to deal with at university hasn’t been the deadlines or the stressful workloads - rather, it’s been Crohn’s Disease, my incu…
A Brand New Home: Advantages to purchasing new-build homes
There are definite advantages to purchasing new-build homes, particularly if they’re built by a developer committed to accessibility. Another conseq…
Buyers’ Guide – Powered Wheelchairs
Buying a powered wheelchair is such a vital decision it’s important to do some research beforehand. There are no independent product tests so this arti…
Money Matters: Claiming Your Entitlements
Disabled people may not realise that they are eligible for benefits that can help them with the extra costs associated with disability. Even if they ar…
Top Guide to Hiring a Personal Assistant – The Checklist
Hiring a PA is a serious business. Not only are there considerations regarding the role itself to think about, you’ll also need to get to know at least…
Home Sweet, Automated, Home
Imagine being able to control all the lights in your home with the swipe of a smartphone? Or turning on the central heating with a simple voice command…
London workshop inspires disabled people to fulfil career ambitions
Leonard Cheshire and Howden’s Joinery teamed up to inspire disabled people with tips for career success. The two organisations held a workshop this …
Powers of Attorney in Scotland
By Beth Moffat Powers of attorney in England and Scotland have many similarities. As in England, individuals can appoint one or more attorneys to ma…
Why a Lasting Power of Attorney is still the answer
Denzil Lush was until recently the most senior judge in the UK Court of Protection. He said he would never sign a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) himse…
Energy UK launches Commission for Vulnerable Customers
The Commission for Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances has published a call for evidence on how service and support could be improved, holding a seri…
The Best of Springtime: Enjoy the Great Outdoors this Spring
Increasing hours of daylight, new growth, changing colours and fresh smells will all serve to create the possibility of a brand new feel-good-factor. S…
Helping to Prepare for the Cold Weather
Recent news reports say we could be in for another cold snap and while no one likes the cold, some people are far more affected than others, especially…
Family Fund – Providing Grants for Families Raising Disabled Children
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, they awar…
Reasons Why You Should Use A Weighted Blanket for Anxiety
As the name might suggest, weighted blankets are much heavier than the usual comforters, quilts or throws, weighing anything from 1.5kg to 9.5kg. The w…
Distance Learning
“A specific benefit of distance learning for disabled people is its flexibility.” Why waste time struggling with access, facilities or transport iss…
Family Fund: supporting families raising disabled and serious ill children
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year they prov…
TRAVELable 2017 – Our Guide To Disability Travel
The new edition of your TRAVELable guide is out now! Packed with information from accessible, to downright adventurous travel ideas! As well as tips on how to find solutions to your travel challenges.
Volunteering: you can make a difference
Read our guide to #volunteering and bring your invaluable skills and enthusiasm to a good cause!