Month: April 2022

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 …

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Sutton Hoo in Woodbridge, Suffolk is an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site which was given to the National Trust conservation charity in 1998. The beautiful 255 acre estate has far reaching views over the River Deben is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Sutton Hoo is where you will find stories of kings, mysterious mounds and buried treasure. To help with access to the site Sutton Hoo secured funding for 2 Mountain Trike, MT Push, all terrain wheelchairs which are available to borrow from the visitor centre. The MT Push all terrain wheelchair is a perfect partnership for both the rider and the person pushing – offering comfort, safety and ease of use. The push handle located behind the rider is where the steering and braking takes place by the riders buddy. With air suspension for comfort when riding over uneven ground and hydraulic brakes…

Disabled blogger, Hannah Deakin, shares her experience pursuing a career in journalism by studying the ADJ’s Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

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Active Hands had humble beginnings. The company started with Rob and Mel’s Mum, Marion, making gripping aids for Rob and his wheelchair rugby teammates. As word about the products got out, demand grew and Marion could not keep up. It was at this early stage that Shirley joined Active Hands.  Shirley Joins the Company Shirley …

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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is In a new BBC documentary where she investigates a controversial new drug that some people argue could bring an end to dwarfism.

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Blogger, Becky Henley, shares her experiences of awkward conversations and intrusive questions she confronted about her partner Dan, who has Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare condition that affects his mobility and therefore he uses a wheelchair.

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