Spinal Research

Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck. The spinal cord is the body’s  information superhighway’ The spinal cord enables communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It contains bundles of neurons that carry …

Coeliac UK

Coeliac UK Coeliac UK is the leading charity working for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH). Members of Coeliac UK receive an annual Food and Drink Directory, which lists over 10,000 foods people with coeliac disease can eat. Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including spelt), rye and barley. Some people are …

Portaramp – Wheel Chair Ramps

Portaramp – Wheel Chair Ramps The Portaramp™ brand is recognised as the UK market leader for access ramp solutions manufacturing wheel chair ramps, loading ramps, vehicle ramps, and, disabled ramps. We specialise in the design and manufacture of lightweight portable wheelchair ramp designed to give safe wheel chair ramp access to both buildings and vehicles …

Normandy Disabled Access And Wheelchair Accessibility Reviews

Normandy Disabled Access And Wheelchair Accessibility Reviews The strong feelings associated with the D-Day invasion of northern France make a visit to Normandy a must-do pilgrimage for many people. This is particularly true for history buffs, military veterans, and elderly and disabled tourists. A visit to Normandy will actually comprise visiting several small towns, museums, …

Lord of the Lightning

Lord of the Lightning by David Butler, 304 pages The poet Homer says the Greek gods made androids, replica humans able to speak and move and think. Consider thatÂ… The ancient Greek gods, Zeus and the rest, weren’t gods at all. They were aliens, travellers in space and time, who chanced upon planet Earth when …

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child’s Difficult Behavior

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child’s Difficult Behavior Occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon, but when defiant behaviour – such as tantrums, resistance to chores, and negativity – becomes chronic, it can cause big problems within the family. In ’10 Days to a Less …

To Sleep, Perchance: The Autobiography of a Narcoleptic

To Sleep, Perchance: The Autobiography of a Narcoleptic ‘To Sleep… Perchance …’ is the story of one’s man’s battle against an incurable and life-wrecking complaint – Narcolepsy. This is a retrospective journey through the better part of half a century, tracing the many career changes, sackings, resignations, heartaches and disappointments that have been the hallmark …

Z-TEC Folding Aluminium Transit Wheelchair in Metallic Blue

Z-TEC Folding Aluminium Transit Wheelchair in Metallic Blue Swing away removable footrests solid 20cm/8″ front castors, solid 30cm/12″ rear wheels, fold down backrest, seat belt, side skirts and heel-loops Seat height 49.5cm/19½” Seat width 47cm/18½ Max user weight 116kg/18stone 2lbs Net weight 10kg/22lbs Z-tec – High Quality Lightweight Aluminium Transit Wheelchair In Blue. Lightweight, Has …

12 Wheelchair Accessible Travel Tips For Your Disabled Trip To Italy

12 Wheelchair Accessible Travel Tips For Your Disabled Trip To Italy Accessible travel in Italy can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. While Italy presents numerous accessibility challenges, there is almost always something you can do to make it work. Before your trip, educate yourself about the accessibility challenges you will encounter, and …