We are often asked by potential customers why they should choose a Batec over the Rio Firefly, as to most people they look to provide the same experience. However, looks are deceptive and it is….
12 June 2018 Read moreDownload your free copy The new and revamped Rough Guide to Accessible Britain has recently been released in its tenth edition. This new edition has over 180 comprehensive reviews of accessible days out in the….
Read moreThere has been widespread anger at train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). GTR, who operate the Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern franchises, has issued what many are calling ‘grossly insulting’ guidance to their….
Read moreAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO) between 70m and 100m people require wheelchairs worldwide. Of his figure some 80% are living in developing countries. Without a wheelchair, these millions of disabled people in the….
Read moreThe Personal wheelchair budget is being introduced to replace the current wheelchair voucher scheme. This is being done to ensure people have better a greater choice over the wheelchair they can obtain. The personal wheelchair….
Read moreWhen booking a service with a business there is nothing more frustrating for disabled people than having to prove their disability level. Repeatedly sending in personal documents which bear no relation to their needs, is….
Read moreGovernment reform of the Disabled Students’ Allowance system now means that recipients face having to pay £200 towards the cost of a computer and assistive software that they need for disability-related reasons. This has resulted….
Read moreTransverse myelitis is a neurological condition where the spinal cord is inflamed. It can affect people of any age, gender or race. The spinal cord carries nerve signals to and from the brain through nerves….
Read morePhysical and cognitive rehabilitation is a program of exercises designed to help physically or brain-injured people to restore normal functioning. From improving static & unipodal balance to increasing visual working memory and selective attention, exercises….
Read moreKeen sportsman transfers his skills to wheelchair athletics after accident Richie Powell was a keen rugby player, gymnast and cricketer. From being very young, he represented his school and County. He was paralysed from the….
Read moreSelect committee of MPs reviews PIP assessment process MPs reviewing the response to the recent Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) inquiry into the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) have stated that it falls short of….
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