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NEW WHEELCHAIR GUIDELINES FROM WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
New guidance, intended for anyone who has a role in wheelchair provision to help secure access to appropriate and quality wheelchairs, has been...
CHOOSING A FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR
From manual or electric, to specialist sports and all terrain models, there are so many different types of wheelchair that it might not always be...
MAKING A BEACH DAY BRILLIANT
Whilst it can’t be said for all of them, more and more UK beaches are becoming accessible which means that a fair bit of the coastline is...
GOVERNING THE USE OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES
New plans suggest that UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 and some vehicles, including cars, coaches, and lorries with...
BICYCLES AS A MOBILITY AID
Cycling is a type of exercise that requires some sort of bicycle and is known to have many benefits. Various schemes exist to encourage people...
Choosing a sports wheelchair
When choosing a wheelchair for general mobility, users tend to consider the frequency of use, comfort,...
CHOOSING BETWEEN PETROL, DIESEL, OR HYBRID
With more choice than ever before, it can be a challenge to decide which fuel type to go for when choosing...
DRIVING WITH ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is a common condition causing pain and inflammation in a joint that affects around 10 million...
MAKING BUSINESSES MORE INCLUSIVE
Although employers must make reasonable adjustments to ensure workers with physical or mental health conditions or disabilities are not...
A GUIDE TO VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS
Travelling in a vehicle over any distance can be challenging so expert wheelchair accessible vehicle providers offer adaptations tailored to...
DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER
Driving in winter inevitably means that bad weather can make driving more hazardous and especially so for drivers with disabilities and WAV...
Time for inclusive design
The aim of inclusive or universal design is to make changes to items, objects, or places so they are inclusive, accessible, and usable for the...