If you tend to travel far and take your mobility scooter on the road then you need not only a comfortable class 3 mobility scooter, but also one that will go the distance. Here are our best performing mobility scooters.
Ever since I acquired my chronic illness, accessible and inclusive employment has been a topic close to my heart.
Like many people with long-term illnesses, I’m one of the ‘in-betweeners’. While I was studying, I knew that I would be well enough to pursue a career in some capacity after I graduated. However, I definitely wouldn’t be well enough to do full-time hours, commute to a workplace, ...
If you want to step out in style this Spring, take a look at the Epsom Luxury Walking Cane. It comes in three stylish designs, each with a unique pattern and colour: there's a luxurious purple dash, blue ice, or a colourful and fun rainbow mosaic.
Every May, we honour ME Awareness Month. Every May, people living with ME/CFS come together to share their lived experiences and use their limited energy to advocate for change. Every May, we try our best to show those outside of the community why they should care about ME/CFS awareness too.
Over the last year, I’ve barely visited any public places. Any trips out of the house have been short enough for me to stand and walk without requiring wheels, and as a result, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve used George (my transit wheelchair) and Janice (my power-chair) in the last twelve months.
I have an energy-limiting chronic illness, and because of necessary pacing and activity management to keep on top of my symptoms, I’m primarily based at home. I work from home, socialise from home, and do my best to live a full and happy life from home…
My entire life had to be adapted to fit around my chronic migraines – not ideal for somebody who had just started studying for their postgraduate degree.
If you’re feeling inspired to make a change but you too want to avoid sacrificing anything else as we head into 2021, allow me to share a few ideas for more compassionate resolutions you could consider instead…
This week we opened our 19th mobility showroom, in Preston, Lancashire. It's filled it to the rafters with only the best mobility aids from the biggest brands around.
CareCo Preston can be found on the east side of town on the Blackpool Road (A5085), at the junction with Ribbleton Road and Londridge Road (B6243). It joins several other mobility stores in town, such as Millercare Mobility Spe...
Brentwood was our first showroom, and at its time of opening it provided ample space for us to showcase all our best mobility products. But as the years have gone by and we’ve opened 20 new stores all over the UK, with each one becoming larger and better, we decided that it was time for Essex and East London to get a mobility showroom that it deserves. So for this reason, we have decided to clo...
Times are strange for many chronically ill people at the moment. Even though lockdown restrictions have eased, many of the chronic illness community have found themselves facing a somewhat unexpected challenge; re-building tolerance for everyday life.
I’ll be honest, there was initially a part of me that thought the many weeks of staying indoors and shielding during lockdown might be benefic...
The last three months have been a rather bizarre time for people in the UK. Day-to-day life radically changed almost overnight, and it isn’t surprising that the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions in recent weeks has evoked mixed opinions. Many people, most notably the non-disabled population, are hyped for some semblance of ‘normality’ to return. There’s been widespread celebration of shop...
Peter Axelson explains how 40 years of wheelchair experience has taught him how to best avoid catching colds and flu, and this same advice can be used to help avoid coronavirus.
A month into the UK’s lockdown, the general public are just about settling into routines and adapting to their new circumstances. It’s been uplifting to see many non-disabled people going out of their way to support the most vulnerable in society, and it’s important not to discount the incredible work that care workers, charities and volunteers have been doing to ensure we’re as safe and secure...
As somebody with ME/CFS who has been sitting back and calmly watching the country scramble to adapt, it occurred to me that there are still key differences in our perceptions of what it means to be isolated.
If you need proof that you can stay active at home, then look to Captain Tom Moore, who is celebrating his 100th birthday in a unique way - he's raising money for the NHS with a sponsored walk, with the help of a 4-wheel walking frame!
[caption id="attachment_10187" align="alignright" width="200"] CareCo Atlas, similar to Capt. Tom's rollator[/caption]
Tom Moore served in India and Burma ...
In February 2020, I was lucky enough to take a trip over to sunny California, to visit my family, the majority of whom are out there. Because of this family tie, over the years I’ve made several trips across, however, this would be my first as a powerchair user!
With the coronavirus pandemic confining more and more of the general population within their homes too, we’re faced with a rather unique social challenge: figuring out how to cope when your support network is also affected.
Difficulties staying mobile, for instance walking any distance, might come about due to ageing and arthritic joints or the result of more serious conditions such as a stroke or a heart attack. Mobility can also be affected by problems with hearing and eyesight, as well as many chronic health conditions that can affect people of all ages.
With coronavirus spreading fast across the UK many companies are asking employees to work from home. However, many people do not have a desk to work at, and if you're working from home for a prolonged period you won't want to permanently turn a kitchen dining table into a computer desk. Fortunately, we have the perfect solution: an over-chair table.
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Natasha Bruce-Jones is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving independence and quality of life for those with difficulties.
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