Staying Cool With WheelAIR’s CEO Corien Staels
A big concern of wheelchair users is overheating. It can be uncomfortable when you’re in a chair for long periods of time – and what…
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Finding your dream house
Home ownership is a dream that a lot of people feel is out of their reach, and that’s only compounded when you or your partner…
Why pre-packaged food is important for the disabled community
Overpriced peeled oranges and sliced cauliflower in plastic boxes… pre-packaged food has a bad rap. It’s not good for the environment and supermarkets are increasingly…
The story of Braille
When a three-year-old boy lost his eyesight after an accident in 1812, nobody could have predicted the benefits this incident would have for the visually…
Meet Duke the retriever with a 3D prosthetic
The advancements being made with prosthetics and technology are incredible, from bionic limbs helping kids walk again to electric skin. But what about our furry…
“Labels are for clothes not kids”: River Island’s latest models are children with disabilities
It’s London Fashion Week and as usual there’s been controversy: from the Boston Globe’s breaking story about abusive fashion photographers to fur protestors to concerns…
The straw ban might be great for the environment but not for disabled people
We all know how important it is to cut down on our waste – whether that’s looking for more sustainable options, like KeepCups and MoonCups,…
How Jo’s Odd Shoes is giving spare shoes new homes
One morning Jo O’Callaghan looked at the mountain of odd shoes at the bottom of her wardrobe and decided enough was enough. The 44-year-old who…
Hampers provide a warm welcome to supported living residents
Relocating to supported living accommodation can be a daunting and life-changing event for many people. Moving to an unfamiliar environment, sometimes in a new…
Discover more from Invacare’s Action range
Invacare is pleased to introduce exciting new upgrades to it’s highly popular Action range. Built upon outstanding quality and reliability, the range is widely renowned for…
Get off-road with the Trekinetic wheelchair
How often do you wish there were places you could go, or places you could visit as a family ? How often do you or…
Despite a diagnosis of MND, David has re-found his freedom and isn’t giving up as he pushes himself to limit in Peak climbs
David Needham, has always been into sport, right from a child he played all sorts of sport but principally cricket, rugby and football. He played…
Apex Medical acquires NEXUS DMS Limited
Apex Medical Corp. (APEX), (TWSE listed Company (ref code 4106) announced last week that it has completed the acquisition of NEXUS DMS Limited, a leading…
Staels Design Wins a Whopping £100k in 10th Scottish Edge Final
Mobility start-up Staels Design won £100,000 last night in the 10th Scottish EDGE final for their design: the WheelAir® cooling wheelchair cushion. Glasgow based Staels…
World’s most intelligent artificial limb named best medical design
Blatchford Linx scoops ‘best overall winner’ at Medical Design Excellence Awards Blatchford, the prosthetics manufacturer, has been named best overall winner of the 2017 Medical…