Information & Advice

Please find below useful some useful information and advice provided by HMRC government, RICA as well as information provided by some of our suppliers which we believe may be of interest to our customers and their families

We will continue to update this information from recognised bodies where we believe it is useful and appropriate for our customers and are happy to help if you visit our shop.

Practical information for disabled and older people, at home and out and about, based on independent research

https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/features-reviews/features-reviews

How to Apply for or Renew a Blue Badge

https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge

Financial Help – VAT relief

https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vat-relief

How long should my walking stick be?

https://www.classiccanes.co.uk/Files/122152/ClassicCanesHowLongShouldMyWalkingStickBe.pdf

How to choose handle type for a walking stick

https://www.classiccanes.co.uk/handle-types.html

Use and adjustment of Folding Canes

https://www.classiccanes.co.uk/Files/122152/ClassicCanesFoldingCanesUseandAdjustment.pdf

Highway Code for Mobility Scooters and Powerchairs

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-users-of-powered-wheelchairs-and-mobility-scooters-36-to-46

Understanding Urinary Incontinence in Adults

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-incontinence/

MS SOCIETY – LOCAL SUPPORT

https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support

WHAT IT MS?

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS

WHAT IS MND?

https://www.mndassociation.org/about-mnd/mnd-explained/what-is-mnd

WHAT IS ME?

https://www.actionforme.org.uk/get-information/what-is-me/what-does-me-feel-like/
https://www.meaction.net/learn/what-is-me/

LIFE AFTER A STROKE

https://www.stroke.org.uk/life-after-stroke
https://www.stroke.org.uk/life-after-stroke/getting-moving-after-stroke

LIVING WITH DIABETES

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes

LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/living-with-dementia/
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care

LEARNING DISABILITIES

https://www.mencap.org.uk/

CEREBRAL PALSY

https://actioncp.org/

CANCER

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

AUTISM

https://www.autism.org.uk/

PARKINSONS DISEASE

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

FINANCIAL HELP IF YOU’RE DISABLED

https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled

HELP AND ADVICE FOR CARERS

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/

RESPIRATORY ILLNESS COPD

https://naratbc.org.uk/copd/

OSTEOPOROSIS

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
https://theros.org.uk/

OSTEOARTHRITIS

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/

KIDNEY DISEASE

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/
https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/

CHRONIC PAIN

https://painuk.org/blog/category/blog/

SPINAL INJURIES

https://spinal.co.uk/

BRAIN INJURIES

https://www.headway.org.uk/

MENTAL HEALTH

https://www.sportinmind.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk/