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Tips for spotting financial crime: A guide for carers

Despite growing awareness of financial and phishing scams, the number of scams and related crimes out there is growing by the day. From scam text messages and scam emails to phone calls and links online, phishing criminals are becoming more and more creative with the ways they attack vulnerable people. Read More

Choosing the right wheelchair for you

Choosing the right kind of wheelchair is vitally important; it will impact your comfort, ease of use, and even your confidence to use the chair. Read More

How should employees in hospitality and retail respond to customers wearing sunflower lanyards during Covid-19?

It's important for all individuals, but especially those who work in retail and hospitality, to recognise and understand what sunflower lanyards are and how to respond to them appropriately. Read More

Getting back on the road: A safety guide for disabled mobility scooters

With lockdown restrictions having been eased, there has never been a better time to get clued up on the ins and outs of scooter safety. Read More

How sunflower lanyards can help during Covid-19

Wearing a sunflower lanyard can indicate to staff in shops and other public places that you have a hidden disability, and help may be required. Read More

All you need to know about the traffic light system

As the United Kingdom emerges from its latest coronavirus lockdown, people are looking to start travelling again. However, in order to contain the spread of new variants from other countries to the UK and vice versa, the British government have put in place a traffic light system designed to inform British citizens about where they can and can’t travel, and what restrictions might be in place should they choose to travel. Read More

Housing options for the elderly

For older people, there may come a time when it is no longer safe or secure for them to live alone in their home. There… Read More

Mobility scooter friendly outdoor routes

For those of us who have to use a mobility scooter, it can seem as though the world is much smaller than it was before. While we know lots of places aren't necessarily mobility scooter accessible, there are plenty of places that are! It's important to get out and about, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors - because you deserve to. So, here are a few of our favourite mobility scooter and wheelchair accessible trails, parks and days out in the UK. Read More

Vaccine passports and travel Insurance

For almost a year, foreign travel has been practically forbidden, except for a few blissful months last summer when border restrictions were lifted. However, with the UK government recently announcing the Traffic Light System, there still seems to be some confusion surrounding how travel insurance will work when leisure trips abroad resume once again. The Traffic Light System has been in operation since May 17th and there is still much confusion around the countries on different lists - will they remain on their specific list or be moved daily? Read More

The future is electric: Everything you need to know about switching away from petrol

The future date is now etched in our minds since the UK government told us that the sale of petrol and diesel cars would be banned by 2030. You will undoubtedly have plenty of key questions that you need answers to before deciding to take the plunge and buy an electric car, such as how running costs compare and how environmentally friendly are electric cars. Here is a look at the sort of information you need to make an informed decision and buy a vehicle that suits your needs and budget. Read More