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Rob and his son play swingball in a field with friends playing in the background. Rob uses the Angled Aid to grip his racquet.

Beating Dad at Racquet Sports

Today’s article is written by 9 year old Jacob. Jacob is the eldest child of our CEO, Rob and has been enjoying helping his Dad test out our brand new gripping aid, the Angled Aid. The article below is written with support from his mum, using Jacob’s words. My Dad My Dad is called Rob ... Read more

Pondering turning 40 - Gareth in a heap under his wheelchair playing wheelchair rugby

Turning 40…

A Millennial Milestone November, 2022.  The unthinkable happened.  I turned 40. After counting down from months, to weeks, to days, it finally arrived. I’m not really sure what dramatic and irreparable change I expected to occur on the morning in question; perhaps a sudden, drastic aging, akin to Tim Allen in The Santa Clause?! The truth ... Read more

Rob and 3-year-old Xanthe baking a cake

Disability Friendly Ways to Have Fun on a Budget

The last few months inflation has gone through the roof, and we’re all feeling the pressure of higher prices and less disposable income. That’s why we’ve been looking at some budget-friendly ways to have fun this summer. Rethink your Entertainment (And no, we don’t mean cancel your Netflix subscription!) It’s easy to feel like the ... Read more

Right angled trowel with arm cuff being used for digging

Gadgets for Arthritis: Out and About

The last in our series of Gadgets for Arthritis covers products that can help you when you are out and about. Whether you’re gardening or fishing, driving or dog walking; we have aids to ease those aching joints: For that bit of extra grip when locking/unlocking doors, try the Keywing. An inconspicuous bit of plastic that ... Read more

the sixth digit 2 stylus works well on touch screens

Gadgets for Arthritis: Around the House

The next article on gadgets for arthritis contains products to help you around the house. Designed to help lessen day to day hassle, these gadgets are great for taking some of the stress off those swollen, painful finger joints: If you’re wanting to add some extra grip to your phone, tablet or laptop then the Cat ... Read more

All purpose knife used for cutting an apple

Gadgets for Arthritis: In the kitchen

For many of us cooking is enjoyable, but for everyone eating is essential! Cooking doesn’t need to be a pain, even with arthritis, if you have the right gadgets to help you. We have a wide range of gadgets that can help you get back in your kitchen. Kitchen Gadgets for Getting into Your Food ... Read more

electric toothbrush in easy hold strap

Gadgets for Arthritis: Personal Care

Arthritis can be a real pain, both literally and metaphorically, with the swelling and stiffening of joints leading to reduced finger movement and a weakened grip. This can affect a whole host of day to day tasks including personal care, kitchen prep, outdoor activities and more. On top of our selection of gripping and exercise ... Read more

diagram showing a rotator cuff tear

An Impending Impediment To Independence

New Year, New Injury, New Questions As we all enter a brand new year, my 17th on wheels, I wanted to pose a question to my fellow “person’s of varying disabilities”, something that’s been on my mind more and more recently:  How have you dealt, or how do you plan to deal, with an eventual ... Read more

A Christmas market - a tradition for many

The 12 Days of Christmas Traditions

Christmas traditions are without doubt one of my favourite things about the holiday season. These smatterings of Christmas cheer often begin before we’ve even reached December and last until the big day itself, or sometimes even after! Everyone who celebrates Christmas will have their own set of individual or family traditions, often passed down the ... Read more

Ian Taverner from Cookfulness in his kitchen cooking

Cookfulness

Ian, who suffers from fibromyalgia and mental health issues, decided to use his conditions to create a cookbook for anyone who suffers from similar mental or physical issues. As some of the effects of fibromyalgia include muscle tiredness and general fatigue, we found there to be quite an overlap with our kitchen aids, especially as many of our customers have conditions involving fatigue. Not only did it seem like an ideal collaboration, but Ian’s story is very much an inspiring tale to be told.

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