Open Water Swimming
Brian Barr Solicitors have shared their recent blog post about the benefits of open water swimming as an activity reputed to bring…
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Covid inspires design of world’s lightest joystick/mouse
Not one for wasting time, former chief engineer at the National Space Centre, Graham Law, spent his lockdown furlough time inventing the world’s light…
You’ve got the skills. We’ve got the opportunities. All we need is you to volunteer…
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is seeking volunteers for a variety of rewarding roles to help support the local Armed Forces community. SSA…
Put a stop to unwanted charity marketing today
The Fundraising Preference Service can help you, or someone you know, stop receiving unwanted fundraising asks from charities registered in England, W…
BrightSign – A handy way to communicate!
BrightSign allows you to teach it any sign language that you can think of, even one that you have made up yourself. One of the biggest problems…
Be safer and more comfortable at home, with assistive smart home security
With increased use of smart home technology, your home’s security and life safety system can now support assistive technology. The IQ Pan…
COMPLETE CARE SHOP LAUNCHES ‘EXPERT ADVICE’ SERVICE AND NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE
Market-leading online independent living aids shop, Completecareshop.co.uk, has launched a new Expert Advice Service offering customers…
The apps making it easier for everyone to fill up
For most people, going to a petrol station and filling up their car is a simple, everyday task. However, for the 15% of the world’s population who hav…
The WeDry solves issues with drying laundry
Plenty of disabled people dread the colds and particularly chest infections associated with damp air, sometimes caused by drying laundry in smallish s…
Stroke rehabilitation breaking down barriers
Physical rehabilitation is vital for patients to restore quality of life after stroke and other neurological, orthopaedic and paediatric conditions.&n…
If you break down – go left!
If you break down - go left! That’s the message from Highways England in its biggest ever campaign to help drivers feel safer on the country’s motorwa…
Finding Relief with CBD oil
Kriya CBD Ltd is a company formed by Amo Raju and he spent time and money searching for alternative forms or relief to the symptoms that his wife, fat…
Motability Scheme recognises top performing dealerships
Outstanding scooter and powered wheelchair dealerships rewarded for customer service achievements The awards are based on direct feedback from …
Brain Injury – A hidden disability
Even though services have been disrupted, it’s important to realise that there is still support available for people with brain injuries. By Hokman…
TOPRO Troja Classic Rollator
Regular Able Magazine reviewer, Dave, contacted us to say that due to lockdown, he had been unable to visit disability product dealerships in person. …
New For 2021: Toyota Proace Verso
The UK's Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Specialists Brotherwood have begun their 37th year of business by revealing a brand new WAV conversion for …
Looking forward in the garden
The good news is that each day is getting longer and lighter, spring is on the horizon and there is new life to look forward to in our garde…
Slow Progress for Blue Badge Enforcement
One of DMUK’s most crucial campaigns is encouraging local authorities to make sure that the Blue Badge scheme is properly administered and enforced. T…
First MG electric estate car joins Motability Scheme
Award-winning MG dealer Vic Young is thrilled to announce the addition of the Electric MG5EV to the Motability family. What’s more this car is the…
‘Cookfulness in the kitchen
Ian Taverner has created a new type of cookbook specifically for people experiencing challenges with pain and mental health. The term ‘cookfulness’…
Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
Mencap’s Treat Me Well campaign began in February 2018 and aims to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability. The campaign is cal…
A tasty ready-made meal you can store in your cupboard
There are lots of reasons why you might opt for a ready meal over a home cooked one. There’s no prep, no mess, no food waste or tedious washing up to …
First news and entertainment hub for visually impaired people launches on smart speakers
The new RealSAM Smart Speaker solution is the first dedicated hub for blind and visually impaired people offering its subscribers access to thousands …
Wheelfreedom Launch Flagship Showroom
Mobility Specialists launch striking new headquarters in Surrey Wheelfreedom, the mobility specialists, have launched their industry-leading sh…
The Southbank Centre unveils their first digital Unlimited festival
Wed 13 – Sun 17 Jan 2021 Have you heard? The Southbank Centre has just announced their first digital Unlimited festival, featuring five days of dan…