Life & Wellbeing

CareCo is Now a Which? Trusted Trader: Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal!

April 01, 2025 - by Will Harrison

CareCo is now officially a Which? Trusted Trader! This is a huge achievement for us, and we couldn’t be prouder. Our rigorous assessment was carried out in November of 2024 by one of Trading Standards professionals, who put us through our paces to check that we meet their high standards.

David Lynch Diagnosed with Smoking-Induced Emphysema

November 26, 2024 - by Ben Maples

A lifelong smoker, Lynch revealed to his 3.1 million Twitter followers that he received the diagnosis over two years ago.

CareCo Mighty Hikers Raise Money for Macmillan Cancer Support

September 17, 2024 - by Ben Maples

On Sunday the 8th of September, the CareCo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team braved the elements along the treacherous Pacific Course in the name of Macmillian’s Mighty Hike imitative.

Mobility and Its Impact on Your Mental and Physical Health

September 09, 2024 - by Ben Maples

The loss of our faculties is something that concerns us all, but many look no further. The potential knock-on impact of a person’s mental health can be even greater still. Isolation. Disengagement. Mortality salience. The list goes on and on of the potential impacts.

CareCo Garden Tools Designed To Ease Hand and Wrist Pain

June 20, 2024 - by Will Harrison

When we get older, we naturally become less mobile. Arthritis, rheumatism and simply the aches and pains of daily life means we struggle to do the things we once took for granted. Gardening is one of the simple pleasures in life. It means bending over, kneeling down and getting up again. This means potential injury. We don’t want you to give up your small pleasures in life such as gardening. 

CareCo Supports Spirit of Normandy D-Day Veterans with a Fleet of Wheelchairs

June 05, 2024 - by Marketing

The Spirit of Normandy Trust contacted us earlier in the year seeking assistance, as several of their veterans wanted to travel over to Normandy for the D-Day celebrations, but required mobility assistance. As a thank you to our war heroes we gifted 6 Optima Self-Propelled Wheelchairs, which seemed the perfect choice for veterans who are defiantly independent, but sometimes need a helping hand too. 

The Importance of Mobility For Mental Health

June 03, 2024 - by Jon Wade

A quick chat at the local shop, a visit to the library, getting a haircut or attending a social club can have a huge positive impact on mental wellbeing and happiness.

Sandra’s Story - Using Mobility Aids on the Long Road to Recovery from Spinal Surgery

February 05, 2024 - by Jon Wade

Today we share one person’s very personal journey through live-saving surgery, and how mobility aids have helped her on the road to recovery. 

New CareCo Hull showroom is open for business

January 03, 2024 - by Will Harrison

The 29th CareCo showroom is now open for business! Serving customers in the North East of England, CareCo Hull is our latest state of the art facility, and carries a wide range of CareCo mobility products, furniture and gadgets.

NHS Recommended Daily Living Aids

May 19, 2022 - by Jon Wade
Daily living aids make the world of difference to an individual’s day to day life, and can be the crucial factor when it comes to living independently, without being reliant on the assistance of others.

Planning Your Great Escape - Stay Safe And Stay Active

March 03, 2022 - by Will Harrison
Now that most Covid restrictions have been lifted many people are starting to venture out for the first time in over two years. Many are still very worried about being exposed to Covid, but the general advice is that if you are vaccinated and continue to take measures to protect yourself with a mask, then you can start to live a more normal life again. Spring is in the air, and it won't be long...

Don't Let Your Age and Mobility Stop You From Gardening!

March 03, 2022 - by Will Harrison
Spring is a great time to get outside and get your hands stuck into nature; the increased daylight and – hopefully – sunshine and warmth are great mood boosters, and will help you shake off winter's chill. But what if you're a gardening novice? Well, we here at CareCo have compiled a short blog on how to prepare yourself and your garden, whether you're green-fingered or otherwise.

Rest And Relaxation Looks Different For Everybody

December 10, 2021 - by Pippa Stacey
This year, I’ve been having an ongoing struggle with seeking restful rest. I find it difficult to switch off even at the best of times, and I’ve tried my hand at many of these popularised methods of winding down… with varying levels of success.

Disabled Influencers Aren’t Only A Marketing Device

October 20, 2021 - by Pippa Stacey
It’s no secret that the word ‘influencer’ has become quite a loaded one over the last few years. We’re at a point in time where in most people, that word conjures up quite a set image: conventionally beautiful people living aspirational lives, with hundreds of thousands of people following said lives online.

New Arthritis Products To Better Support You

July 23, 2021 - by Jon Wade
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of reduced mobility, and because it often affects the hands, shoulders and elbow, it can make every day tasks so much more difficult, and sometimes, impossible. Fortunately, we have been able to develop several mobility aids to help you to live a more independent and pain free life. Here are our newest and most popular arthritis support aids.