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People with restricted mobility can find it hard to choose where to go on holiday, as they have to consider how accessible each destination is for their needs. That is why a recent list naming the most disability-friendly cities in the world, with Seoul at the top, will come in handy. Disability travel app Passenger…

Traditionally, the walls around baths and showers are tiled, involving lots of work and a considerable amount of time. These days, however, it can be much easier to protect your walls from shower spray, by using a splashback instead.  So why are homeowners ditching tiles in favour of these single-sheet glass panels? Quick to install…

People with reduced mobility in Shetland will still be able to enjoy exercise after a gym installed a new bike, designed for wheelchair users. According to Shetland News, Clickimin gym will feature the THERA-Trainer Tigo, which allows people to train either their legs or upper body while sitting down, after receiving funding for the equipment…

Bathrooms are necessary in every household, but for those with mobility concerns, they can be extremely tricky to navigate. That is why wet rooms are increasing in popularity among disabled people, as they provide easy access to the shower, allowing them to maintain their independence when washing. So, if you’re considering installing a wet room…

A woman in Swindon is seeking to raise funds for a disabled wet room after the local council refused to pay for it. Suzanne Hancock, who lives in a council flat with her partner, had sought funding for the wet room due to her medical situation, the Swindon Advertiser reports. She is one of just…

It was not so much a red letter day as a purple letter one for commuters last week, as Crossrail’s Elizabeth Line finally got up and running and saw a million passengers in its first week. Marked with a purple circle similar to the red of the Underground and the orange of the Overground, the…

The hospitality sector needs to improve disabled access, as the majority of customers believe not enough has been done to make it inclusive for everyone. According to a recent report entitled Accessibility in Hospitality by Hospitality Guest Experience Management (HGEM), 71 per cent of people think improvements in the industry need to be made for…

A disabled woman has told her story about how going on holiday abroad for a week is not a simple thing to do for her and her family, with just seven days away once leaving her in agony for several months. Punteha van Terheyden told Metro that she no longer wants to be trapped by…