What is fibromyalgia and what causes it?
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome of chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. The pain is thought to be caused by a…
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Katriona Taylor
Katriona has just released her new album, Blind Passion, inspired by other visually impaired musicians. Do you think music means more to blind …
Opening Up A World Of Books
The Royal National Institute of Blind People’s educational book service,RNIB Bookshare, now has almost 748,000 books on its platform in accessible for…
The thoughtful Gardener
After the pomp and productivity of summer, late autumn and early winter herald a more reflective time of year for gardeners. The colder months pre…
Social prescribing – Helping stroke survivors to flourish
Stroke survivor, Kate Allatt, unpicks the concept of social prescribing, explaining why it is an important part of the stroke and brain injury recover…
Mediterranean Magic
Centro Ferie Salvatore is a purpose built, accessible hotel complex set in five acres of a grounds on the Mediterranean coast of Italy, with attractiv…
Winter Breaks
If you missed your usual holiday slot, perhaps due to pandemic restrictions or shielding, you might consider changing your habits and getting away in …
Buyers’ Guide – Lifts and stairlifts
There’s no reason to live in ‘half your home’ when a lift can restore your domestic mobility. Disabled people don’t want to be exiled to certain pa…
Christmas Cheer!
The festive season should be a time of togetherness and inclusivity. We share our favourite seasonal ideas to give you a fantastic Christmas. The l…
Adrian Flux – Specialist insurance services
Adrian Flux is a specialist broker with extensive experience and knowledge of the disabled driver insurance sector and offers more than 200 car insura…
Choose Independence – with WavMob
WavMob are one of the leading used wheelchair accessible vehicle dealers in the UK. We have a large choice of quality, low mileage used Wheelchair…
Alfred Bekker API – Making waves with WAVs
In the ever-changing mobility industry, Alfred Bekker are no strangers to innovation. Although the last two years have been challenging for many, t…
National Diversity Awards Return
Community organisations and role models from across the UK headed to the magnificent Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 17 September to witness the count…
Is fibromyalgia covered by insurance?
Fibromyalgia can be extremely painful and challenging. It is a pain syndrome of chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, and although not …
See What I Can Do!
Author, Jon Roberts has been explaining conditions such as autism to children over the course of several picture books. His new title, ‘See What I Can…
Interview – RJ Mitte
Actor, RJ Mitte is known to many of us from his role as Flynn in hit television series, ‘Breaking Bad’. His new film ‘Triumph’ tells the true story of…
fuelService and Shell Go make it easier to fill up
According to the World Health Organisation, about 15% of the world’s population, more than a billion people, live with some form of disability. That m…
Transition with SSAFA’s Mentoring Service
SSAFA’s Mentoring service was initially launched in 2014 to support individuals discharged from Military service as wounded, injured or sick (WIS). No…
Naidex is back!
Independent living exhibition, Naidex and Able Magazine have a long established relationship. After the cancellations of last year, it’s wonderful to …
Interview – Billy Monger
In 2017 Billy Monger was involved in a collision during a Formula Four race. As a result, both his legs were amputated but he has continued to compete…
Wizard Wheelchairs – bespoke, quality powerchair solutions
Wizard Wheelchairs design and manufacture bespoke motorised wheelchairs. Whatever your requirements, Wizard Wheelchairs aim to offer a solution… …
Wellspect – innovative continence care solutions
At Wellspect we develop innovative continence care solutions that change people’s lives and are committed to inspire our users to build self-confidenc…
Karma Mobility launching groundbreaking new products at Naidex
Karma Mobility will be launching several groundbreaking new products on stand G20 at this year’s Naidex. For over 20 years, the company has been suppl…
AbleMove – newly launched products for wheelchair users
AbleMove believe in improving day-to-day living for wheelchair users. Promoting greater confidence, freedom, choice, and safety underpins everything t…
Mountain Trike – offering freedom and independence to explore the great outdoors
The Mountain Trike Company manufacture and produce all-terrain outdoor wheelchairs - offering freedom and independence to explore the great outdoors w…