If you’re unsteady on your feet, or have a condition that affects your balance, walking aids can make it safer and more comfortable for you to move around. Whether you need more confidence when out and about, or would like extra support around the house, there are a range of walking aids to suit your […]

Many people associate a bed backrest with nursing profiling beds whether they be for medical or domestic environments. However, backrests are not just part of an integrated bed but can be stand-alone accessories, used on any standard domestic bed. When considering the purpose and benefit of a backrest we need to first consider what activities […]

Having good posture support when sitting in a wheelchair is extremely important and is something which you should consider if you yourself use a wheelchair.  But why is wheelchair posture support so crucial? Read on to find out why.   Some of the benefits may come as self-explanatory, such as the following: Reduces stress on your […]

Are you a disabled person looking to exercise, keep fit, and live healthier? Are you unsure what exercise disabled people can do? Do you want to know some of the plus-points that come with exercising? Read on to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise, and why it’s important for you, your body and […]

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a bad back, you may have found yourself weighing up your options with regards to treatment, and you might have stumbled across both chiropractor or osteopath services. But what’s the difference, and which would be best for you? The clearest difference between Chiropractic and Osteopathic treatments […]

One size, one shape does not fit all! The goal in the selection of a wheelchair cushion and (back support) is to provide for an individual’s positioning needs and provide pressure care while promoting functional mobility and activities from the wheelchair.   But why is all this important? About Pressure Sores Well, to answer this, […]

If you’re thinking about buying a mobility scooter, a few questions have popped-up in your head, no doubt. We have probably already answered quite a few of them in previous articles, but this time we’ll tackle one that’s really overlooked: mobility scooter insurance. I don’t know if it’s just me, but mobility scooters are, it […]

What is a sports wheelchair? A sports wheelchair is a self-propelled wheelchair, much like its everyday use relative, but with some specific differences. In the past they tended to be non-folding in order to be stronger and better balanced during tight turns and impacts, but they are now often made of light-weight, aero-grade materials which […]

Yes, you read the title correctly. The thing we nonchalantly throw under our bums as a primary aid to our pressure and posture care has an amazing origin story. Stick around and read on as we discuss the history and importance of memory foam.  History is fun, but so is science. Before we look at […]

Disabled care may seem both daunting and straightforward. Quite paradoxically, it often is. In this short guide, we’ll discuss ways to bias this process towards ‘straightforward’, easy and safe. For everyone involved. Before we dive in the details, one important – even crucial – thing to understand is that, while caring for a person with […]