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Lifestyle

A forward look – why choice in social care is paramount in the years ahead

27/12/2021

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Service user at Moray Lodge supported living service

Leonard Cheshire looks at why choice and control for disabled people in social care is so important, and why it…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Why time is so precious when you’re disabled

03/08/2020

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Black clock on a dark wood desk next to a laptop, glasses, pen holder and notebook

Wheelchair user Emma Purcell, who is also visually impaired, explains exactly why time is so precious for disabled people when…

Lifestyle

How to apply for funding to improve your care

17/07/2019

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Disabled woman with personal care assistant in coffee shop

We hear from Skills for Care about how you can apply for funding to help train your personal assistants to…

Lifestyle

10 bizarre experiences with carers

10/12/2018

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Smiley, sad, frustrated and angry emoji faces

If you’re disabled, you’ve probably had your fair share of dealing with carers, and that probably includes the odd slightly…

Lifestyle

Disability rights: 10 years of fighting for my basic rights to live

04/05/2018

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Disability rights

Sadly, throughout the world, many disabled people aren’t receiving the level of care that they need and deserve. We’ve heard…

Lifestyle

Road to independence part 1: US Marines, bars and strippers…

04/10/2012

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Matt Stark, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), tells Disability Horizons about his rocky road to independence involving marines, strippers…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.