Having a disability should not be a barrier to employment. Most people wrongly assume that having a disability closes the door to certain career choices for them. This is simply untrue, and the Equality Act of 2010 now makes the workplace more accessible to everyone living with a disability. This article will serve to guide […]

There are a variety of disability-related discounts available from the government and the private sector businesses. The government offers financial support in the form of benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.   Parking Benefits Blue Badge Scheme The Blue Badge Scheme is available for disabled people travelling in a car, either as a driver […]

Gardening is a popular pastime in the UK. Even with the cold climate, the spring and summer are a great time to spend outdoors tending to the lawns and borders or growing your own vegetables. If you are disabled, gardening can still be enjoyable with the help and support of various organisations which provide specialist […]

If you’re disabled, you’ll know just how many people are able to take their independence for granted. Being able to go where you want, when you want is a freedom that not everyone has, and you might have to rely on friends, loved ones and carers for even the simplest of tasks; such as going […]

For those registered blind, regardless of whether this is a recent disability or a lifelong condition, there are many challenges to overcome. These hurdles can be difficult to cross at the best of times, but especially so for people with little in the way of financial support. Many blind people have to rely on the […]

If you have an autistic child, you’ll know just how much of a financial strain it can put on the family. Managing to live with a disabled loved one is altogether different from struggling to make ends meet. For children needing specialist care, the costs quickly spiral, from having to buy special sensory equipment and […]

Much of today’s education revolves around tests and examinations, but it’s important that children get the chance to learn and play outdoors too. There are various ways that schools can access funding to help build gardens, playgrounds and sensory areas for their pupils to enjoy, though most routes involve applying to a charitable organisation. In […]

If you have a disability, then it’s likely you’re all too familiar with the extra challenges it brings. Regardless of the severity of your disability, even life’s simple tasks can become a struggle, especially if you’re trying to get by on a low income and can’t, therefore, buy equipment or use services that could solve […]

Having a family is expensive, as most parents will probably attest too. In 2015, it was reported the average cost of raising a child to the age of 21 was £230,000. When you add a disability to the mix this expense quickly soars. Suddenly there’s the need to buy specialist equipment and extra clothes, pay […]

There’s no getting around the fact that children are expensive. In 2015, it was estimated that parents spend up to £230,000 raising a child to the age of 21. For families on low incomes, or those put under extra pressure because of an infant’s disability or illness, costs can spiral and just making ends meet […]

Sport can be an extremely positive undertaking for kids, helping youngsters’ gain a sense of teamwork, pride and motivation. However, being able to afford sports isn’t always easy, and there’s often a lot of equipment to pay for, not to mention additional coaching, especially if families are taking sport seriously. Many charities across the UK […]

Carers do a fantastic job across the UK, writing reports, liaising with professionals, arrangement appointments and carrying out the many responsibilities of hands on care such as dressing, feeding and bathing. In many cases, carers are people’s loved ones; the husband of an elderly wife or the parent of a disabled child, for example. Despite […]

If you have a loved one with a severe learning disability life can be extremely challenging for all manner of reasons. In many circumstances, you or other family members may have had to give up your jobs to look after someone with a disability, and this can result not only in a lower household income, […]

If you’re having trouble getting around and crave a little more independence, you may be looking at getting a mobility scooter. Regardless of whether you need extra help because you’re elderly, or you are living with a disability and want to gain a little more freedom, having access to a scooter can make life a […]

If you or a loved one is elderly, you’ll know only too well of the problems old age can bring. For many people, reduced mobility and an increased reliance on others are two huge day-to-day struggles that can be difficult to deal with. When the cost of mobility and independence aids are factored into the […]