Coping with a SCI as you get older
14 November 2018Nowadays, as we get older, we are focused more on the quality of life we want to enjoy, as opposed to just postponing or preventing death. This means planning for when we get older, but….
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Electric Avenue – new technology making disabled lives better
Technology is now evolving at such a rapid rate that new solutions that can support your health, fitness and improve lifestyle are being announced regularly. This can only be good news as their impact allows….
16 November 2018 Read moreWhat makes Quadrix all-terrain wheelchairs so different?
8 November 2018The Quadrix all-terrain wheelchair is an exhilarating piece of kit that allows you to enjoy the countryside again and get back to places you thought were inaccessible for ever. But, it is the details that….
Read moreNew initiative by Public Health England to support disabled adults
8 November 2018In Oct Public Health England (PHE) launched new resources to support the 11.5million disabled people in England. It is reckoned that 42% of these people are inactive, compared to 21% for those with no disability….
Read moreCould bladder function for people with a SCI be restored?
7 November 2018Recent research has held out hope of improving the quality of life for people with a SCI by using a wearable electronic stimulator to restore significant bladder function. The UCLA research entitled: “The non-invasive Neuromodulation….
Read moreMaking sure your wheelchair fits you perfectly
6 November 2018Unless you are a user, you won’t realise just how bad it is having a standard off-the-shelf or poorly customised wheelchair. Both the health and physiological problems caused by a badly fitting wheelchair can have….
Read moreWill cannabis oil help to calm spasticity in SCI patients?
5 November 2018Now that cannabis oil can be legally prescribed in the UK, is it time to look at whether it can help SCI patients with spasticity? Only specialist doctors will be able to prescribe it to….
Read moreNew Quadrix 10th anniversary all-terrain wheelchair
31 October 2018Ten years ago, Jean-Pierre Lacombe, a well-known name in the cycling industry and Jean-Luc Fumex started building the Quadrix all-terrain wheelchair. Being a paraplegic himself, Jean-Luc used his own network of reduced mobility contacts to….
Read moreGet ready for Purple Tuesday
31 October 2018Purple Tuesday is the UK’s first accessible shopping day, established to recognise the importance and needs of disabled consumers, raise awareness of the value of the Purple Pound, and promote inclusive shopping. Taking place on….
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An Interview with Aaron ‘Wheelz’ Fotheringham
29 October 2018Aaron Fotheringham, better known as 'Wheelz', is a WCMX (Wheelchair Moto-cross) athlete from Las Vegas. Wheelz was born with Spina Bifida resulting in him having no use of his legs. This however, didn't stop him….
Read moreHow advancements in driving aids for the disabled now give them real choice when it comes to their vehicle
26 October 2018You might have seen this video posted on the BBC Web site recently about Invacar’s early disability vehicles. These had very basic controls, similar to a motorbike, with clutch, accelerator and brake all hand-controlled. This….
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