Here at Simplymed we’re always growing our range of disability aids, because our customers love them! And it’s hard not to when they come in so handy. Whether you’re looking for handy small aids to help you manage every day tasks like opening jars and bottles, to reclining at just the right angle whilst in [...] Read more »
Crutches for Mobility: Everyone needs support sometimes
With the help of a good mobility aid, such as crutches, the aftermath of an illness or accident can be made easier to cope with. Added pressure on an injured leg can aggravate and will slow down healing, not to mention cause the patient unnecessary pain and suffering. There are a wide range of options [...] Read more »
Wales May Consider Support for Blue Badge Holders
Welsh Transport secretary Carl Sargeant is asking the public to voice their opinions on the increased cost of the Blue Badge and the disabled groups are planning to shout the loudest. The current cost of 2.00GBP could rise up to 10.00. The rate hike would allow for tighter anti-fraud measures and would crack down on [...] Read more »
Possible Reforming of the Disabled People’s Benefit System
Works and Pensions Minister Steve Webb is proposing changes to the systems that provide benefits for disabled citizens. Anger was expressed from the disabled community at low level of service one should expect from Atos, the French company who makes assessments of ESA (employment support allowance). When claimants are denied their rightful support, nearly half [...] Read more »
Mobility Scooters will be able to access Beauty Spots
Thanks to campaigners, improvements will be made to parks and woodland areas to make them enjoyable for any scooter, wheelchair or pushchair users. These repair projects seem to be taking off throughout Britain with the help of grants and fundraising efforts. Article Source: http://www.help-my-mobility.co.uk/newsitem.php?Category=Mobility%20Scooter%20News&Heading=Improvements%20to%20enhance%20woodland%20access%20for%20mobility%20scooters&ArticleID=800753568 Read more »
Follow Up on the Con News: Nottinghamshire County Council Fights Back Against Mobility Aids Con
OFT study finds more unscrupulous sales practices with a company called Nottingham Mobility, after the county council receives over 500 complaints. They report that the father and son team were in fact jailed for 12months following a Scambusters investigation. Consumer awareness campaigns and improved codes of practice for retailers are just a couple of the [...] Read more »
Looking Abroad Senior’s Mobility Fund Created by Samaritans in Singapore
This is a short but sweet story about the things people do in other countries to improve the lives of their beloved elders. “The help scheme saw grassroots members conducting door-to-door visits to 1,200 rental units in Bukit Merah View and Henderson Road over two Saturdays and the elderly were assessed on what they needed. [...] Read more »
BBC Watchdog Warns of a Mobility Aids Scam
The Office of Fair Trading(OFT) is seeking to prosecute those that con disabled and elderly people into buying products that never arrive. This heartless tactic has even left one 88 year old woman sleeping in a chair because she could no longer get upstairs to her bedroom or even to her bathroom. A good thing [...] Read more »
Bath and Shower Easy Reach Lotion Applicator
Enjoy a mess free and easy way to apply your favourite lotion where ever you want it to go. The 19 rollers are designed to give you a lovely massage while the lotion is evenly applied to your skin. Use it in the bath with your liquid body wash, any time when you need to [...] Read more »