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…
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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…
Sleep easily tonight with an adjustable bed
As we get older, physical activities that used to seem so simple can become something of a trial. To a certain extent, that is inevitable – after all,…
Free And Easy with the Ford Grand Freedom™
Corinne and Bob Shuter are looking forward to a long-awaited holiday. While they still have to wait until lockdown restrictions change in their homet…
Creating understanding of hidden disabilities and symptoms – with stickmen.
For many people with all sorts of disabilities, from autism to conditions causing pain and fatigue, one of the biggest challenges is getting peopl…
My MEDICOTECH THERA-Trainer has changed my life.
The THERA-Trainer range of equipment offers the chance to continue exercise at home from the sitting position. No matter what level of mobility you ha…
Power assist all terrain wheelchair from the Mountain Trike Company
The eTrike is the latest product to be added to the Mountain Trike Company all terrain wheelchair range. The company design and build wheelc…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Building back better!
In tune with current optimism regarding pandemic-beating vaccine breakthroughs, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on 3 …
Pimp your wheelchair
Wheelchair attachments mean that users can take on an increasingly diverse set of tasks or roles. Here’s how… Batec Mini 2 When it comes to the…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
UNESCO will mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a week-long programme from 25 November to 3 December 2020 under the theme: "B…
A Change of Vista for Jessica
Allied Mobility customer, Jessica Taylor-Bearman, recently bid a fond farewell to her old wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) in favour of a brand…
Volunteering with Mecoco
In October 2020, Mecoco were delighted to welcome Niamh into the team of volunteers at their social enterprise. Offering disabled adults and young peo…
Aardvark Automotive Solutions – helping you get back on the road after a motor accident
Accidents happen... We help you to get back on the road by providing the right replacement vehicle. We support you further through the repair and clai…
Bathe independently again with a walk-in bath
There are few things more relaxing at the end of a busy day than a long soak in a hot bath. As well as being a great stress-reliever, hot water has a …
Safety First with The Ford Independence™
The recent upheaval due to the global pandemic has been a testing time for many of us. Despite this, the Branton family has safely taken delivery of …