Guest article: Is your accessible vehicle equipment up to the job?
Andy Nurrish, Koller Sales Manager In this article, Andy Nurrish, Koller Sales Manager, explores how to know whether the accessible vehicle equipment a client is…
New front wheel attachment transforms manual wheelchairs into agile tricycles
A new lightweight front wheel attachment for manual wheelchairs is promising to be the perfect companion for users when out and about, whether around town…
Study finds use of solid wheelchair backrest reduced patient posterior pelvic tilt by 9.16 degrees
A new study exploring two different types of wheelchair back supports and how they help people with spinal cord injuries has been published by Craig…
DLF and Promoting Independence launch winter webinars on major housing adaptations
Ropox accessible kitchen The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is working with specialist events company Promoting Independence to deliver a series of four one-hour webinars focussing…
New informative guide for wheelchair users on how to access PWBs
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a new guide for users about Personal Wheelchair Budgets (PWBs) and how they form part of their…
New membership programme to bring businesses together for young wheelchair users
Whizz-Kidz, a charity that aims to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment they need, has launched the Business Alliance, a new…
Government launches “long-awaited” consultation on accessible housing for older and disabled people
The Housing Secretary The Right Hon. Robert Jenrick has announced the launch of a UK Government consultation to make all new homes accessible to disabled…
Pavement parking review could make paths safer for elderly and disabled people in England
Three new proposals are being reviewed by the UK Government that aim to tackle pavement parking in England to make paths more accessible for elderly…
Disney launches first line of wheelchair-friendly adaptive costumes for children
Credit: Disney - Incredimobile Wheelchair Cover Set Entertainment giant Disney has launched a new range of adaptive Halloween costumes, which includes wheelchair cover sets and…
Guide published for wheelchair users on how to access support as services start back up
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a new guide, which advises wheelchair users on how to access the support available to them, as…