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 morePurple 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….
Read moreJoin our campaign to get the law changed I visited my local Asda on Thursday evening. The car park there is currently a bit of a mess as they are upgrading the surface and, credit….
Read moreGood luck to all the athletes from the 18 nations taking part in Sydney from today till next Saturday The Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by Prince Harry, in which wounded, injured or sick armed….
Read moreFounded in 1976, Calvert Trust is the inspiration of John Fryer-Spedding, whose vision was to enable people with disabilities to benefit from outdoor activities in the countryside. The Lake District Calvert Trust now employs 42….
Read moreExercise is as important for disabled people as it is for everybody else. The physical and psychological benefits have been well documented. Whilst most people are happy to exercise on their own or at home,….
Read moreYou probably missed it back in July, when we were enjoying long, hot sunny days but, the Government slipped out a ‘new strategy’ to improve accessibility across all types of travel for people with disabilities.….
Read moreOur Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) consultants were recently in the Stoke Mandeville National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) installing a new Xcite system. This, their second Xcite, will be based on their Paediatric Ward and will….
Read moreDealing with the day-to-day medical requirements of having a spinal cord injury can be a time-consuming and laborious task. The time taken up in calls, emails and visits to the pharmacy to sort out your….
Read moreHelen Whately, MP for Faversham and Mid Kent, recently proposed a new bill in parliament to make air travel for disabled people easier. This would cover: The establishment of requirements about parking at airports for….
Read moreAfter dealing with the immediate surgical implications of your condition, it is essential to consider your wider health, fitness and lifestyle needs. Neglecting this can have a negative impact on recovery and potentially lead to….
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