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You don’t need me to sit here and tell you that 2020 was a year for the history books. The past twelve months have tested the population in ways they’ve …
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You don’t need me to sit here and tell you that 2020 was a year for the history books. The past twelve months have tested the population in ways they’ve …
Read MoreThis 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 …
Read MoreBrentwood 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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreWe are now almost at the end of the 12 week isolation period that the Government recommended all over 70s to undertake, and May and June has seen some lovely …
Read MorePeter 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.
Read MoreA 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 …
Read MoreOur mobility shops are still open, and we are keeping them meticulously clean by using products that have been tested to kill coronavirus.
Read MoreOver the last 6 weeks while our shops have been closed, we’ve been adjusting to the unfortunate situation that coronavirus has brought about. Although our shops are closed and many …
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreIf 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 …
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn less than a month, Coronavirus has caused hand sanitiser gel, once a common, everyday hygiene product, to become like gold dust. The UK saw its supplies sell out completely …
Read MoreIn a few short months the coronavirus pandemic has caused chaos around the globe and we’ve seen shelves in supermarkets and pharmacies stripped bare across the UK. At the beginning …
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreWhen we become less mobile it can have far greater consequences on our health than simply becoming slower or putting on weight. It can also have a major impact on …
Read MoreThe Government has advised anybody who comes into contact with the coronavirus to self-isolate for 7 days, and that everybody over 70 years to isolate themselves for at least 4 …
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic continues to grow in severity and more people are being asked to self-isolate at home. Panic buying has stripped supermarket shelves of all but non-essential items and …
Read MoreWith 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 …
Read MoreOnly a week ago the coronavirus was just an international news story, but since it arrived on UK shores the British media has caused panic across the nation. Shelves in …
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