Disability Newsfeed for Disabled People, Parents, Carers, Occupational Therapists and AHPs

On Thursday 19 March, Abacus will be demonstrating a number of bath models from our  Aquanova bath range   including the popular  Gemini , at Kidz-in-the-Middle at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry (Stand E17). This unique bathing solution includes an integrated, height adjustable platform suitable for bathing, drying and changing children in a safe and comfortable manner. It's variable height operation also ensures carers or parents can bathe children at a safe working height, without the need to bend or lift - reducing the risk of back injury and enhancing the overall bathing experience for all. Abacus Healthcare has been a long-standing supporter of the Kidz events and their assessors enjoy the chance to discuss individual bathing requirements face-to-face with families and carers. Plus, with the ability to try out their baths and accessories hands-on, visitors to  Kidz-in-the-Middle  can discover how their baths can make a real difference to the well-being...

The Mobility Roadshow  organisers felt that Nigel would be an ideal ambassador for the 2015 event being a keen advocator of both the Roadshow and the Donington Park venue. Ambassadors proactively help to raise awareness of the event that helps people with disabilities and their families discover life-changing solutions. Nigel has been visiting the Roadshow since 1991 where he was introduced to previously unseen vehicle adaptations and conversions. Since then, he says, not only has technology greatly changed but so too have finance options. The Mobility Roadshow provides him with an ideal platform to find new innovative products, gain expert advice and try out different vehicles so that he can plan ahead with car purchases. Nigel has been playing Boccia for over 20 years and regularly travels all over the country for training and to coach and compete.  Increasingly reliant on a power chair, Nigel also wishes to retain independence when travelling without needing someone on...

TGA has been the nation’s trusted, specialist name for mobility scooters since 1985. Its range of quality and reliable brands include the world-record-breaking  Breeze  as seen on BBC Top Gear, the eye-catching  Vita range  and revolutionary  folding Minimo . The TGA range is the widest available today and every mobility scooter delivers independence with peace of mind through unbeatable design and trustworthy after-sales support. TGA began providing quality mobility scooters 30 years ago with one focus in mind – to give freedom to people with mobility issues through products that were comfortable, safe and stylish.  Since the mid 1980’s, TGA has developed a market-leading collection of scooters and an unsurpassed support package to help everyone looking for increased independence. This caring, family-run business based in Suffolk supplies the whole nation with TGA scooters that make a huge difference to individual lifestyles…helping so many avoid be...

  TGA's Tim Ross talks to Radio Suffolk About Safe Mobility Scooter Driving. Tim Ross, TGA National Sales Manager, explains why assessment of personal needs and driver training is essential when purchasing a mobility scooter. TGA provides a comprehensive support programme for its customers so they can maximise safety and peace of mind when out and about on their mobility scooters. Watch/ listen here:  http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/about-u...?v=48L3dG66Kb0 

Alf Jackson, 84 from Warrington, Cheshire, is a real 'character' and retired Fire fighter who despite living with worsening Arthritis, has been able to enhance his independence even further with a second TGA award-winning mobility scooter. Alf has lived in the same area all his life and was originally born in Warrington. He now lives with his two rescue dogs, Lady the Lurcher and Sammy the Bedlington Terrie, in the brand new £9.5 million care village 'Belong Warrington'. Alf is well known in the local area thanks to his impressive mobility scooter, a  TGA Breeze S4 , which is the same model that won the BBC Top Gear Extreme Mobility Scooter challenge in 2012. Alf uses his robust 8mph mobility scooter, which was partly funded by the Firefighters Charity, to walk his dogs and enjoy visiting rural areas as he finds walking extremely difficult. This independence has been recently furthered by Alf's decision to purchase a second TGA mobility scooter - a more  compact B...

Steven Foot on his new donated TGA Breeze S4 GT mobility scooter with Ian Bennett, HSP Support Group Chairman. Despite living with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Steven Foot from Marnhull, Dorset, has been able to regain independence outdoors and re-live his passion for cross-country point-to-point horseracing, thanks to a community-donated TGA Breeze with off-road capabilities. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) is a rare neurological condition that affects approximately 1 in every 10,000 people. It causes severe mobility difficulties from the waist down, similar to the affects of Multiple Sclerosis and there is no known cure. Before his condition became too severe, Steven owned a successful equestrian transportation business that fulfilled his love of the outdoors and animals. Following the reluctant sale of his business, Steven was forced to spend considerably more time indoors with restrictions on his outdoor independence - this has just changed thanks to the support of hi...

Mel Richards, 43 from Edinburgh is a remarkable lady. Despite living with an MS-like condition that causes walking difficulties she has been able to continue enjoying a varied lifestyle and is applying to Higher Education thanks to a  Supersport  mobility scooter. Mel, who is originally from Brisbane in Australia and able-bodied, came to the UK on holiday between semesters at the University of Queensland over 20 years ago. Having arrived and almost immediately broken an ankle on the unfamiliarly snowy streets, her stay has extended slightly beyond the original twelve weeks planned. With the injury almost resolved, Mel was offered a one-year office manager contract working in Stockport which subsequently progressed into a journalism career, writing for numerous computing magazines such as MacWorld, Internet Today and Secure Computing. This included another unexpected side trip onto the staff of a paranormal title working with Uri Geller and writing about ghosts, psychics and...