A guide on how to fill out a disabled blue badge application
There is a very particular set of requirements that result in an individual being awarded a Blue Badge, and it is important to know what they are. Read More
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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
