At Active Hands we have been taking a look at our eco initiatives – what we are doing already and what we can do better. We love our planet, and it’s no secret that global warming is causing harm. Here in the UK, the seven warmest years on record have occurred since 2015. There has … Read more
At Active Hands we are pleased to be able to support people with a wide range of disabilities through our products. We also signpost to support groups, charities and organisations who are experts in their field. One non-profit organisation we love to work alongside is The Lucky Fin Project. Through their social media channels, we … Read more
After another busy year we’re heading back to Naidex at the NEC in Birmingham, UK on the 19th and 20th March 2025. We love to meet our lovely customers in person and help you find the best gripping solutions for you! Our fantastic team will be out in force on stand MP-A180 in the Naidex … Read more
The Soloc wheelchair lap belts are a response to a need. Being able to transfer in and out of your wheelchair without assistance is essential for living independently. For some wheelchair users, the thing preventing them from doing this was their lap belt! What Is It About Lap Belts? People wear lap belts for different … Read more
Active Hands have been working with people with reduced hand function for nearly twenty years. All of our products focus on improving grip, supporting reduced hand strength or overcoming tremors. We work with people with a wide range of disabilities. Over the last year, we have begun to expand our range of wheelchair accessories. Still … Read more
The Christmas toys have been played with, the festive day trips are all ticked off and crucially, the money is all spent! So how do we keep the children occupied now?! January can feel approximately 478 days long! For many of us, the weather is pretty miserable too and us parents could do with some … Read more
2024 has been another awesomely busy year at Active Hands! Achievements, exhibitions, new colleagues, weddings, new products – this year has had it all and we can’t believe it’s nearly 2025! A Growing Team This year has seen us welcome Bev to our team at HQ. Bev has joined the Dispatch team and is responsible … Read more
Oliver lives in Manchester, UK and is the writer behind the blog, ‘The Tudors Make Me Tic’. We first ‘met’ Oliver when he tagged us in a Facebook post, reviewing many of our products that he has been using to support his Tourette’s. And his post taught us a whole new way of looking at … Read more
We’re delighted to be heading to the OT show 2024 later this month. We’ll be at the NEC, Birmingham (UK) on the 27th and 28th November. Come and meet our helpful team on stand H35. Try out our latest products, and ask us your questions! Check out our newest products at the OT Show 2024 … Read more
If someone told you that you need a bunch of fancy gym equipment to get in shape… they told you wrong. A lot of the time when I’m training clients in corporate ‘big box’ gyms, I only use fancy equipment simply because it is there and quite honestly, I know that my clients are paying … Read more
