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Changing Places: Improving Accessibility with Disabled ToiletsIn our society, the importance of accessible and inclusive public facilities cannot be overstated. One such initiative that has been making waves in the UK is the Changing Places campaign. This blog post explores the concept of Changing Places toilets and their impact on the lives of s..

If you use a wheelchair, you know how important it is to have a cushion that fits your needs and preferences. A good cushion can make a big difference in your comfort, skin health, and posture. But how do you choose the right cushion for you?One of the leading brands of wheelchair cushions is JAY, which offers a wide range of products designed to s..

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the priority is always to provide the highest level of care and comfort to those in need. For care home professionals, this entails ensuring that residents receive the best possible care in a safe and welcoming environment. That's where our Complete Care Home Package comes into play.The Complete Care Home P..

Homecare packages typically refer to a set of services or products designed to assist individuals with various aspects of daily living within the comfort of their own homes. These packages can be customised based on the specific needs of the individual, whether they are elderly, disabled, recovering from surgery, respite or simply in need of some a..

Here is a suggested way to get a wheelchair user off the floor using a hoist:Assess the individual's physical and cognitive abilities to determine the safest and most appropriate method of transferPrepare the area to ensure the safety of the individual and those assistingUse a hoist with a sling that is appropriate for the individual's weight, mobi..

In the realm of mobility aids, the byACRE Carbon Ultralight has emerged as a game-changer, redefining the concept of a rollator. This innovative device, renowned for its lightweight design and ergonomic features, is transforming the way individuals navigate their surroundings, both indoors and outdoors.A Featherweight WonderOne of the most striking..

What is a ceiling track system? This interview with Martin & his father John was an excellent opportunity to explain why ceiling track hoists are not only an effective solution when someone needs lifting to bed, chair or other but how single handed care, actually saves you money, look after your support staff or family members as well as give you ..

Looking to find a Personal Assistant for a disabled Person?, look no further...www.papool.co.uk is a dedicated website for disabled or elderly people who need to recruit PAs/carers to help them live independently and PAs/carers who are looking for employment. PA Pool founder Katy Etherington is a full-time wheelchair user who requires 24-hour assis..

The Oxford Advance folding hoist is an affordable lift that is useful for travel and also for many of those users with ceiling track systems as a backup in the event of outages.The Oxford Advance is really easy to assemble, weighs 45kg, battery weight 6Kg.We have this video demonstrating how to assemble the Oxford Advance:Quick Steps to AssembleHav..

We at Enable Living are passionate about things being done correctly.  Consequently, we have created this short video explaining the requirements to successfully service a Molift Smart and any other type of patient hoist.  If they ain't weighted, they ain't tested!.Here are a few questions to ask your engineer or servicing company...Are you insured..

We are a UK dealer for Roho, supplying pressure care cushions for pressure sores on buttocks, head, back, legs and any part of the body which has a constant pressure being applied to the skin.Pressure care is the greatest risk to anybody who is elderly with limited mobility to the disabled person who has a severe injury or health diagnosis.If a..

The Etac Clean height adjustable commode chair is a stylish, more modern and forwarding thinking commode.In addition to the excellent standard model of the Etac Clean, this variant allows you to adjust the height of the seat for personal comfort. The possibility of adjusting the seat height means that the Etac Clean Height Adjustable can be tailo..