NHS England is now able to offer microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees under newly approved funding. John Morris, an amputee of over 50 years and a patient at the Bristol Centre for Enablement, is one of the first to benefit from this new policy. At the age of 14, John from Catcott in Somerset had his left leg amputated through the ... Read More »
#BiggestTGAlaunch TGA, the UK’s leading mobility product specialist, will be launching five new pioneering scooters at Naidex 2017 – the largest number ever in its 30-year history (Stand A59 / TGA Test Track, NEC, 28-30 March). TGA has a renowned reputation for quality products and innovation in design – supplying mobility scooters that deliver assured independence with peace of mind. ... Read More »
Walking stick specialist Classic Canes is delighted to announce a new collection of 12 walking sticks and folding canes produced under licence by the National Gallery Company, London. Three designs have been developed based on Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers (1888), Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder’s A Still Life of Flowers in a Wan-Li Vase (1609-1610) and George Stubbs’ Whistlejacket (about 1762), ... Read More »
7-year-old Charlie Hall is one of a growing number of children in the UK benefiting from a good night’s sleep thanks to the Positioning System from Simple Stuff Works. Charlie and his twin brother Evan were born at 32 weeks and Charlie was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at seven months, probably as a result of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. ... Read More »
A legendary Edinburgh war veteran, who has raised over £157,000 for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation, saw the thankful charity race to his aid after it learned he had a plight of his own. Tom Gilzean, 96, is well known for braving all weathers in his trademark tartan trousers to fundraise seven days a week on the Capital’s streets, but ... Read More »
A unique partnership between UK employment charity Shaw Trust and international sports technology business Ottobock, is calling for greater access to sport and assistive technology to achieve independence for disabled people. Shaw Trust and Ottobock will be using the 23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress in Edinburgh this year as a platform to raise the awareness of the importance of sport ... Read More »
Shoemaker Philip Taylor has been making shoes since the age of 11. Now, fifty years later he heads up one of the countries most respected orthopaedic shoemaking workshops in the UK. His small team have helped hundreds of clients receive footwear that both aids their mobility and gives them the confidence that comes with wearing good looking shoes and boots. ... Read More »
R82 UK, a world-leading specialist in assistive products for disabled children, has launched its revolutionary foldable Scallop seating system, available through its new product webshop – www.Also4Me.com The Scallop from R82 is a lightweight and portable solution that assists children of all ages who require additional support when sitting on the floor or in a chair. Suited for children with ... Read More »
Kidz to Adultz North Thursday 17 November 2016 9.30am – 4. 30pm EventCity, Manchester, M17 8AS Visitor’s FREE entry tickets available! Do you know or work with children and/or young people up to the age of 25 with disabilities or additional needs? Are you a parent, carer, family member supporting a child or young person with a ... Read More »
Doing a ‘proper job’ and heeding a customer’s request is reaping rewards for a travel venue. Cornwall Services has seen visitor numbers increase since it opened its Changing Places toilet for disabled visitors at the end of June. It had the facility installed, by Clos-o-Mat, after the need for the assisted, wheelchair-accessible toilet with additional fixtures of a changing bench ... Read More »
Thought independent living aids were reserved for specialist suppliers? Think again. Retail giants are working hard to make these products easily accessible and available in the mainstream – we found out more about Argos’s brilliant new range… The Argos Catalogue is as much a part of the British home as your TV set or stash of tea bags, and now, the retailer has ... Read More »
Kidz to Adultz Scotland Thursday 15 September 2016 9.30am – 4. 30pm Highland Hall, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, EH28 2NB Visitor’s FREE entry tickets available! Do you know or work with children and/or young people up to the age of 25 with disabilities or additional needs? Are you a parent, carer, family member supporting a child or young person ... Read More »
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