Everyday Practicalities

The article describes a vareity of adaptations that may be made to a home to help a disabled person live more independently. It gives details about having a home assessed and applying for a Disabled ...

The article explains that most NHS and Social Services professionals do their best in difficult circumstances. It advises ways to ensure that dealings with the professionals run as smoothly as ...

An introduction to the wide variety of equipment available to help disabled and infirm people live independently in their own home. The article gives contact information for organisations that ...

As we all know, if records are kept about our personal finances and general household management, our daily lives run much more smoothly. The same holds true when you become a carer and take over ...

The article describes the reasons for drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney, its scope and what happens if someone becomes seriously ill without one in place. It also explains how to put a LPA in ...

When someone you care for becomes ill, has had an accident or other serious condition that necessitates you looking after them, they become your priority. As a result, it is very easy to overlook ...

An article describing the transport options available to people with limited mobility. It explains how different mobility aids can be obtained and what concessions are available for disabled people ...

There are many circumstances where written instructions of your loved one’s routine can be very useful. For example:

You care for a parent or relative who suffers from dementia and is ...