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Camping and caravanning options with accessible facilities
Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park, South Yorkshire
Close to the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, this award-winning caravan and camping site nestles in the gorgeous Rother Valley Country Park. Thanks to lakes, trails and cycle tracks, Waleswood has a vast range of activities that cater for every member of the family. The Country Park’s cycle hire centre even offers accessible cycles (01709 334455).
Well thought out provision for people with accessibility issues include accessible toilets and showers. Furthermore, a family accessible wet room has an adult changing facility with adult sized rise and fall changing bed, shower, toilet, changing area and bath (NB the bath is not accessible). Continue reading
Hydrotherapy benefits for users and carers
Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, is a type of physical therapy that involves exercising in water. It is increasingly popular for people with reduced mobility, as it provides a low-impact exercise environment.
Dancing is for everybody so don’t let health conditions hold you back, says Nileeka Bose
The COVID-19 pandemic took so much from so many. But some rays of positivity did shine from behind the dark moments. One of these, was dance. More specifically, the wonderful world of Bollywood.A round-up of items to pack for a hospital stay
Beauty sleep
Block out unwanted night-time light during your hospital stay with an eye mask. Warning… not all eye masks are created equal! They come in all shapes and sizes, some chunky, others lightweight, so there’s something for every kind of sleeper.
The White Company has some great options to try. This Men’s Brushed-Cotton Eye Mask is made with brushed cotton and has a thick elasticated band (£15 from www.thewhitecompany.com
Women more likely to achieve arthritis remission if they take sex hormones
A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or oral contraceptives had a greater chance of remission.
