Specialist disabled driver lessons deliver priceless independence to Shari
Part of the Driving Mobility charity network, The Wales Mobility & Driving Assessment Service (WMDAS) has helped Llandudno’s Shari Elvins, 35, to gain independence through…
Paisley mum hails support frame which allows disabled son to ‘stand tall’
Kerry McPhee, whose six-year-old son, Ashton, lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and global development delay, has talked up the health benefits of the Jenx Multistander,…
Artist with MND who paints with her eyes voices support for Lifelites and Eyegaze tech
A lady with Motor Neurone Disease has been able to paint with her eyes and communicate with others thanks to life-changing assistive technology Eyegaze. Sarah…
Father praises charities’ free Bugzi wheelchair scheme for disabled toddler
Two-year-old Olive, born with cerebral palsy, is enjoying her first independent steps with a unique long-term loan of a free Bugzi powered wheelchair, provided by…
Innovative therapy solutions support Elliot through his journey to teenage life and beyond
A young boy has benefited from a range of pioneering therapy solutions throughout his childhood to help him remain independent and participate in social situations…
DFG-funded bathroom adaptation helps elderly couple remain independent in confined space
An elderly couple has had their small bathroom in Eastleigh adapted, funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), featuring Closomat’s Palma Vita wash & dry…
Postural support specialist provides ‘life-changing’ equipment donation for charity
Sheffield-based Jiraffe has donated state-of-the-art equipment and items worth more than £6,000 to a leading regional children’s charity. Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice was the recipient…
Ropox and Adam Thomas help students achieve cookery success
Staff and students at the Victoria School & Specialist Arts College in Birmingham can now all enjoy cookery lessons thanks to Ropox, one of the…
Innovative home adaptation takes place to facilitate enhanced mental wellbeing for man with polio
Thinking outside the box in delivery of the best practical solution for a client has led to a home adaptation being achieved in an unusual…
OT uses award to buy vital assessment equipment to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
Ann Drea (centre) with OT Katy Daoud (left) and Nicola Tatham, Clinical Lead (right) Ann Drea, a band 6 locum occupational therapist working in a…