The independent living resource for carers and healthcare professionals, disabled and elderly people http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ The mobility scooter formation team plan to keep going for 24 hours http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/may-11-wheelies.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/may-11-wheelies.html The automotive engineers now also sell the popular Fiat Doblo conversion http://www.independentliving.co.uk/exhibition/evolution.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/exhibition/evolution.html Linden Lodge School is a residential special school for 140 children and young people http://www.independentliving.co.uk/exhibition/gljones.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/exhibition/gljones.html Independent Living's overview of the latest mobility and daily living aids http://www.independentliving.co.uk/exhibition/preview.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/exhibition/preview.html Portable electronic magnifier enlarges text up to 20 times 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http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#neptune Equipped with a ceiling hoist and height adjustable showering and bathing products http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#showroom http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#showroom For people who need protective padding, but like to see out or be seen http://www.independentliving.co.uk/kinderkey/kinderkey.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/kinderkey/kinderkey.html Frances Leckie, Independent Living's Editor, blogs about consideration http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/ http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2011/02/can-big-society-overcome-human-nature.html The Liftboy is quick and easy to set up, ideal for urgent applications http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#powerlift http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#powerlift The nationwide provider of home eye tests can now test your hearing http://www.independentliving.co.uk/outside/clinic.html 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Postural seating improves stability for better concentration http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#leckey http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#leckey For children who need standing support, a unique and cost-effective solution http://www.independentliving.co.uk/advent/medical.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/advent/medical.html To help all children and young people to communicate effectively http://www.independentliving.co.uk/aac.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/aac.html His Vita mobility scooter reminds him of an Italian sports car! http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ferrari http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ferrari Ropox's clever new basin makes the most of a small bathroom http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ropox http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ropox Lightweight attachment from Gerald Simonds makes rough ground manageable http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#freewheel 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http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2010/10/volunteering-to-care.html A simple and reliable way to monitor blood oxygen and pulse rate http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#oximeter http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#oximeter Luda combines many features to assist disabled and elderly users http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#luda http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#luda Shower Buddy enables a user to be moved into the shower without transfers or lifting http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#buddy http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#buddy Knobz are funky and functional, particularly for users with severe wrist flexion or extension http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#knobz http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#knobz You can read the latest issue of our topical newsletter online now http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/ http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2010/09/newsletter-september-2010.html British manufacturer offers comprehensive new five-year guarantee http://www.independentliving.co.uk/sherborne/easychairs.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/sherborne/easychairs.html Particularly useful where walls are not strong enough to support wall-mounted units http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#indivo http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#indivo Scandinavian design and functionality to aid safe movement for people with impaired mobility http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ergolet/hoists.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ergolet/hoists.html Manufactured in Wales, these chairs can accommodate users up to 50 stone (318 kg) http://www.independentliving.co.uk/wilcare/recliners.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/wilcare/recliners.html With or without remote control, KS1500 can be retrofitted to most standard toilets http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ascot/hygiene.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ascot/hygiene.html The economical diesel accommodates the largest power chairs comfortably http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#vivaro http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#vivaro The Ramsgate-based company provides telephone support for independent living nationwide http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Angelusaward http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Angelusaward Forcetenco's neat solution to accessing all kinds of information in audio format http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#booksense http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#booksense Make sure you don't miss out on essential eye tests because you can't get to the optometrist http://www.independentliving.co.uk/outside/clinic.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/outside/clinic.html The Aurum can be moved more easily than a fixed width bed for the heaviest users http://www.independentliving.co.uk/benmor/medical.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/benmor/medical.html The watch phone summons emergency help without the stigma of a call pendant http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#minifone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#minifone Front entry upfront travel for wheelchair users becomes more affordable http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#waveco http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#waveco TGA launch their latest scooter at Mobility Roadshow with celebrity assistance http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Moss http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Moss The telephone-based monitoring service needs more operators as it grows http://www.independentliving.co.uk/angelus/telecare.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/angelus/telecare.html The Diamond Independence airflow mattress is unique in its design http://www.independentliving.co.uk/squirrel/medical.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/squirrel/medical.html Two-year old with CP is one half of triathlon team, with his dad, Ben http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ironkid http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ironkid Read our editor's review of this informative new book http://www.independentliving.co.uk/endoflife-review.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/endoflife-review.html The sprung-suspension buggy provides stylish transport for children with special needs http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Kimba http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Kimba Sign up for telephone support, and the first five days are free http://www.independentliving.co.uk/angelus/telecare.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/angelus/telecare.html You can read the latest issue of our topical newsletter online now http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/ http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2010_06_01_archive.html Covering 24 hour postural needs of individuals with complex disabilities http://www.independentliving.co.uk/postural.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/postural.html Jolly Good Idea's clever dialler helps quadriplegic user stay in touch http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#jolly http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#jolly Environmentally-friendly vehicle provides choice for families with a wheelchair user http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nissan http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nissan Help maintain independence with reliable medication management for complex regimes http://www.independentliving.co.uk/pivotell/pivotell.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/pivotell/pivotell.html Power to assist the carer combined with comfort for the chair user http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#wego http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#wego You can read the latest issue online now http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/ http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2010_05_01_archive.html Read the editor's blog about neglect of vulnerable individuals, and add your own thoughts http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2010/05/can-we-be-good-neighbours-without.html http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2010/05/can-we-be-good-neighbours-without.html The only conversion to provide upfront wheelchair travel and keep the boot space http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#gen2 http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#gen2 A friendly chat on the phone each day helps support independent living http://www.independentliving.co.uk/angelus/telecare.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/angelus/telecare.html Read the editor's blog and add your own thoughts http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2010/04/which-political-party-will-look-after.html http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2010/04/which-political-party-will-look-after.html FallSmart bedside mats help cushion the impact of falls for vulnerable patients http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/movies/winhealth.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/movies/winhealth.html The Rio has been designed for comfort and practicality, with style http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#rio http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#rio Mangar International has a clever new aid for lifting a wheelchair into the boot http://www.independentliving.co.uk/naidex/mangar.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/naidex/mangar.html The brilliant alternative to a kettle needs no lifting or tipping http://www.independentliving.co.uk/newtonz/kettles.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/newtonz/kettles.html The versatile wet floor system is accessorised with screens and seats http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#levelbest http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#levelbest The Closomat manufacturer is raising awareness of problems faced by anyone needing carer assistance http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#cpcl http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#cpcl The Fiat Qubo Switch accommodates upfront passenger and driver in a wheelchair http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#qubo http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#qubo The Independentliving preview feature shows you the latest developments http://www.independentliving.co.uk/naidex/preview.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/naidex/preview.html The company is now the largest single employer in Fishburn, County Durham http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#meditek http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#meditek The BHTA Code of Practice underlines the company's own high standards of customer care http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#3080 http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#3080 The Nursing Bench 150 adjusts in height with a handheld remote control http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#pressalit http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#pressalit Ultraleather Brisa is a soft, waterproof breathable simulated leather http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#brisa http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#brisa The re-designed Adagio Ancora has a threshold of just 45mm http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ancora http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ancora The easy-to-use timepiece includes lots of extra features http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#memrabel http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#memrabel You can now find us on Facebook, and become a fan! http://www.facebook.com/IndependentLiving http://www.facebook.com/IndependentLiving Five wheeled mobility scooters for stability and manoeuvrability http://www.independentliving.co.uk/quingo/scooters.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/quingo/scooters.html The Maxus has been built to withstand the most demanding environments http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Benmor http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Benmor View the movie in the Independent Living Demo Gallery http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/movies/hybrid.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/movies/hybrid.html Converts any landline phone to a one touch photo phone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#photophone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#photophone The Staid helps people who can't move from sit to stand unaided http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#staid http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#staid Editor's feature highlights the latest developments http://www.independentliving.co.uk/moving/preview.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/moving/preview.html The Elevate makes transfers more comfortable for user and caregiver http://www.independentliving.co.uk/moving/preview.html#joerns http://www.independentliving.co.uk/moving/preview.html#joerns The stairlift specialists have a new site offering advice for end users http://www.independentliving.co.uk/freelift/stairlifts.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/freelift/stairlifts.html The catalogue is available in hard copy or to download http://www.independentliving.co.uk/akw/medicare.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/akw/medicare.html You can read the latest issue online now http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2010/01/newsletter-january-2010.html http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2010/01/newsletter-january-2010.html The privately-owned manufacturer is increasing capacity by 25% http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Trike http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Trike Mercado Medic, seating specialists, offers some radically different solutions http://www.independentliving.co.uk/mercado/medic.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/mercado/medic.html Automatic wheelchair stowage system delivers chair to the driver's door 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Is this right? http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2009/12/dlcs-impartial-advisers-or-mobility.html http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2009/12/dlcs-impartial-advisers-or-mobility.html You may qualify for free insulation from npower if you are disabled or over 70 http://www.independentliving.co.uk/npower/insulation.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/npower/insulation.html The Scottish online retailer offers crockery for people with dementia and other disabilities http://www.independentliving.co.uk/clootie/tree.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/clootie/tree.html Labour MP says government has no plans to get rid of these benefits for over-65s http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Begg http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Begg If you don't want to take on the flat pack challenge, you can still order this kitchen http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Worcester http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Worcester Disabled pensioners would miss out on benefit that helps pay for care needs http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#annebegg http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#annebegg Jenry's kit to make it easier to move seated clients is now more versatile http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Millie http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Millie Let us know what you think too! http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2009/11/charities-shouldnt-need-to-pay-huge.html http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2009/11/charities-shouldnt-need-to-pay-huge.html You can read and add your comments now http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2009/11/charities-shouldnt-need-to-pay-huge.html http://www.independentlivingblog.co.uk/2009/11/charities-shouldnt-need-to-pay-huge.html You can read the latest issue online now http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2009/11/newsletter-november-2009.html http://newsletter.independentliving.co.uk/2009/11/newsletter-november-2009.html The Scottish manufacturer now includes lightweight fleecy bed-jackets for men in their range http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#bedjacket http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#bedjacket Using the same groundbreaking fulcrum technology as the original WAV Evolution http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#wavevolite http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#wavevolite Dect compatible unit combines home phone and door intercom with remote unlocking http://www.independentliving.co.uk/easy/gates.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/easy/gates.html Lightweight glass reinforced plastic ramps make wheelchair and scooter access easier http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#akwramp http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#akwramp Innovations from the British manufacturer include unique folding mechanisms for handle and backrest http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Traveller http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Traveller The Granberg CoatLift lowers the clothes rail down and outwards http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Coatlift http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Coatlift Easy to use doors for almost any situation now available in satin silver at no extra cost http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Silverdoors http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Silverdoors The British manufacturer has new colour options and standard features http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#black http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#black The new beds are easily portable yet strong enough to use as a regular bed http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Pippin http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Pippin Mike Spencer set out to make his mobility scooter more useful in confined places http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ablequip http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ablequip Carers think it's okay to profit from their charges. What do you think? http://www.independentliving.co.uk/journal/2009/09/care-and-dishonesty.html "http://www.independentliving.co.uk/journal/2009/09/care-and-dishonesty.html Specialist Triton seating system combines with various buggies and powerchairs http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#integration http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#integration The Norwegian Medema iZi seats are reputedly the safest available http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#izi http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#izi See our pick of the exhibits that were featured at the recent show in Glasgow http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ils/preview.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ils/preview.html Council refused to license wheelchair-friendly E7 taxicabs http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#taxi http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#taxi The moving and handling specialists provide free training workshops across the UK http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#zone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#zone The car conversion specialists were invited to Buckingham Palace after winning a Queen's Award http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Queen http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#Queen The medication management specialists now have a disposable tray for pharmacy filling http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#disposable http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#disposable Independent Living's editor comments on recruitment policies http://www.independentliving.co.uk/journal/2009/08/bring-it-on-disabled-people-dont-need.htm http://www.independentliving.co.uk/journal/2009/08/bring-it-on-disabled-people-dont-need.htm The ball blankets and cushions provide sensory feedback to help promote calm and a sense of security http://www.independentliving.co.uk/kingkraft/kingkraft.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/kingkraft/kingkraft.html