The Maris Practice a local alternative therapy resource sent me this very useful advice and I wanted to pass it on. In particular the hypnotherapist has given some stress relieving therapy that I’ve used and found relevant in this disturbing time…… In these stressful times I thought it would be helpful to remind you about…
The ‘D’ List looks at new things in the world of disability. This time it’s fashion for people who need clothes that are easier to wear and more ‘comfortable’ – although Vivienne Westwood did say ‘fashion is not about comfort’!? We’ve written many times about adaptive fashion and how to buy from the High Street.…
We looked at accessible spas in a previous article and by popular demand we’ve updated it for 2019. First is the Catey Accessible Hotel Winner for 2018, Rudding Park in Harrogate, Which not only has great accessible rooms but also an accessible Roof Top Spa. This video shows the access and hotel rooms….. …and this…
The ‘D’ List looks at new things in the world of disability. This time we’re looking for things to make summer 2019 special with summer shoes for wide/fat feet, for both men and women. We’ve written about wide fit shoes in the past as immobility often leads to swollen feet, especially in summer. Finding cool/fashionable…
Following ASOS’s much hyped, but very limited, recent foray into accessible fashion, a new startup label is showing them how it’s done. Last summer saw ASOS collaborate with journalist and Paralympic hopeful Chloe Ball-Hopkins, after she wrote to the retailer asking them to include adaptive clothing options. The result was a colourful wheelchair-friendly waterproof jumpsuit designed…
The first thing we need to say is that although someone is disabled they of course want to keep their own sense of style. They still like the same things and appreciate the same gifts as anyone else such as lovely smellies, cool fashion items, jewellery/watches, chocolates, computer games etc.. But if you want some…
Update Nov. 2018: Is ‘style’ important or have we got it wrong?? Manufacturers and suppliers of disability equipment seem to think so. As we trawl for stylish Xmas gifts for people who are disabled we find the market is still littered with ugly stuff!!! Please let us know if you agree by making contact. Fortunately, there are…
The ‘D’ List highlights new things in the world of disability. This season we’ve researched equipment for those people who are ambulant disabled and need mobility assistance. We take a look at stylish, fashionable & cool, canes, crutches and walkers. 1ST Cool Crutches. These colourful crutches are available in a myriad of designs and can be customised…
The ‘D’ List features new things in the world of disability and here’s our latest round up. 1st The WHEEL PAD a new concept in accessible homes. It’s a temporary home that accommodates a family member that needs extra support due to a sudden disability. It’s a temporary bedroom and bathroom that can be attached to…