Blue Badge Scheme: Everything you need to know
The Blue Badge scheme enables people with certain physical and hidden disabilities to park in more convenient places Read More
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The importance of staff disability training and adequate facilities
Anyone who has a disability or knows someone who is disabled will understand how even the simplest of tasks can become much more complex and involved for disabled people. At the best of times, the extra difficulties that disabled people face are an inconvenience, but they also can make the most mundane of situations for most of us much more dangerous for disabled people. Every business has legal obligations to accommodate disabilities among their staff and customers, but companies should be looking to do more than the bare minimum. Read More
Living with a hidden disability
The UK Government conducted a survey wherein 19,000 people were asked about their lives. From this, they identified the number of people in the… Read More
Mobility scooter laws for pavement users
Knowing what the law has to say about riding a mobility scooter on the pavement in the UK is the best way to ensure that you are driving your mobility scooter safely and legally. Read More
Concerts for Carers: Everything you need to know
Concerts for Carers is a registered charity that aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing by providing free social care worker tickets and NHS tickets for concerts so that those under pressure can see some of the world’s biggest music acts. Read More
The Top Travel Insurance Myths
Here are some of the most common travel insurance myths to consider before purchasing your travel insurance. Read More
Is Domiciliary Care right for me?
To help you decide whether domiciliary care is the right option for you, we have compiled this useful guide. Read More
Caring for your prosthetics
You rely on your prosthesis to walk and do other daily tasks, so it is important to take care of it properly. You can take out insurance for it to help pay for repairs or a replacement, but there are lots of things you can do to keep it in good condition too. It doesn't require a great deal of work on your part - just a basic understanding of what to do and what NOT to do to ensure your prosthesis doesn't degrade or become damaged. Read on to learn the things you can do to maintain your prosthetics. Read More
What are Hidden Disabilities?
There was a time when people thought being disabled meant that you must look a certain way. The wheelchair symbol on toilets and parking spaces influenced everyone's view. Read More
How to cope with anxiety as we return to normal
As life slowly returns to normal and covid restrictions are lifted, it can be difficult to adjust. The idea of going back to the way things were, especially in the ‘new normal’ whilst the virus is still circulating, can cause a lot of anxiety and worry. Many people are, quite rightly, nervous about doing things that we once considered ordinary because of all the unknowns that surround it – and it can be especially scary if you’ve been shielding or are at a greater risk of getting seriously ill. Read More
