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3 Ways to Improve your Bladder Health with Jude
Have you recently found yourself rushing for the toilet, or experiencing the odd leak here and there? From the odd dribble to experiencing full incontinence, bladder weakness presents itself in various forms and 1 in 3 women will experience urinary leaks in their lifetime. Whether you are managing occasional leaks or incontinence, the loss of […]
Jude
August 30, 2024
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Understand Deep Oscillation® Therapy
If preferred, you can listen to audio of this article by clicking the links below Questions – 1 to 10Questions – 11 to 18Questions – 19 to 21 1. What is Deep Oscillation therapy? Deep Oscillation therapy, developed by Physiomed Elektromedizin AG in Germany, is a clinically proven, electrostatic therapy which carries an international patent. […]
PhysioPod
August 18, 2024
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7 of our Top Recommended Accessible Spas
Spabreaks.com are committed to continuously improving the experience of spa goers by making spas as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Part of that includes making as much information as possible available so that individuals can choose the best destination for them. Here, the Spabreaks.com team recommends seven spas with accessible facilities […]
Spabreaks.com
August 14, 2024
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Disabled Motoring UK
Our Work Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) is the only charity in the UK that represents the interests of disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders. DMUK campaigns to tackle various issues such as Blue Badge abuse and misuse and the problem of inaccessible EV charging points. We also work with National Highways to ensure the […]
DMUK
August 3, 2024
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From Guide Dogs to Tech: Empowering the Disabled
Hello all, I’m Gavin. I’m currently the CEO of a technology company, but it wasn’t always this way. My Time at Guide Dogs for the Blind For 18 years, I worked for Guide Dogs for the Blind as a Mobility Instructor. My job was to provide finishing training for soon-to-be guide dogs. They had already […]
Gavin / WelcoMe
July 31, 2024
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The Healing Touch of Acupuncture
Supporting Health and Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities In our fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing underlying issues. However, acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a holistic approach to health and wellness that […]
Carolyn Sykes
July 29, 2024
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Choosing the right folding mobility scooter
A folding mobility scooter is a fantastic way of maintaining our independence. The fact that we can own a scooter which is incredibly easy to store, easy to fold and unfold, easy to take on public transport or on holiday or to pop in the boot of a car means that we can maintain an […]
Betty and Bertie
July 21, 2024
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Euan’s Guide – Empowering Disabled Shoppers
Imagine this: you have a special event coming up. You’ve planned your outfit and are excited to try it on. You arrive at the store, only to find the changing rooms are up a flight of stairs with no ramp for your wheelchair. Frustrated and disappointed, you realise this isn’t the first time this has […]
Euans Guide
July 15, 2024
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Using Purpl Discount Codes To Help Our Community
When I launched Purpl, I wanted to help other disabled people like me, save money to offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability. As my plans came to life, it was clear to me that Purpl is not just about saving money, it’s about giving back to the community and […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
July 11, 2024