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Tips for managing bladder weakness
Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable experience sometimes, but it’s more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world experience some form of incontinence, with 1 in 4 people in the UK thought to experience bladder leakage. Luckily, there are some really effective strategies to help you manage it. In this article, […]
Incontinence Choice
September 13, 2024
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Save on household bills with UW
We are delighted to introduce you to our new brand partner – Utility Warehouse. Due to regulations within the energy industry, Purpl is unable to get you a disabled discount for gas and electric with any energy providers however, we believe that Utility Warehouse can save you money in many ways. With the cost of […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 6, 2024
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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