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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality – and Why It Matters for Disabled People

Disabled person relaxing on a sofa, holding a mug, with a cane nearby. An open window and air purifier show fresh air flowing in a calm living room.Indoor air quality affects health, energy, and daily functioning, yet it often goes unnoticed. For many disabled people, spending long periods indoors means polluted air can quietly worsen respiratory symptoms, fatigue, pain, and cognitive fog. This article explains why indoor air quality matters more for disabled households, what typically pollutes the air inside homes, and …

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Disabled parent works at a desk with crutches nearby while a child prepares for school at home, showing a settled daily routine.

Workplace Access Barriers When Relocating with a Disability

Disabled parent works at a desk with crutches nearby while a child prepares for school at home, showing a settled daily routine.Relocating to the UK while managing a disability affects far more than the logistical side of moving. For many families, the process determines access to care, stability and long-term wellbeing. When employment is the route that enables a family to settle in the UK, workplace accessibility becomes closely linked to immigration decisions, daily routines and …

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New to Caring? What to Expect and How to Plan

Becoming a carer often happens quickly, without much time to prepare. Realistic planning helps new carers understand what support is needed, what they can safely provide, and what resources can help them—from support networks to protective measures like insurance and self-care strategies. By setting clear expectations early and planning for risks such as burnout and …

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Accessible Home Cleaning Support in London: Practical Help for Disabled People Who Can’t Do It All Themselves

cartoon image Cleaner mops a living room while a disabled person with a prosthetic leg relaxes on a sofa in a London flat.Keeping a home clean is often described as an everyday task, yet for many disabled people in London it can become physically unsafe, exhausting, or simply unmanageable. This guide looks at why accessible home cleaning support matters, what help is available, how it can be funded, and what to look for in a disability-aware cleaning …

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Wheelchair spaces with accessibility symbols marked on the floor inside a Shinkansen train car. Blue passenger seats line the right side.

Accessible Travel in Japan: A Practical Guide for Disabled Travellers

Wheelchair spaces with accessibility symbols marked on the floor inside a Shinkansen train car. Blue passenger seats line the right side.Japan can be an incredible place to visit, but access varies a lot between major cities and older or rural areas. This guide brings together real experiences, lived-experience insight, and practical planning tips for wheelchair users, blind and low-vision travellers, neurodivergent travellers, and anyone managing chronic illness or mobility barriers. Key Takeaways Topic What to …

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