Products made specifically to help people with seeing problems are available from the Royal Natio... more Products made specifically to help people with seeing problems are available from the Royal National Institute for the Blind and commercial manufacturers. RNIB sells over 500 products for use by blind and partially sighted people. Many of them are also available to organisations and individuals overseas. RNIB subsidises the prices of these products by about £1 million every year.
The careful choice of a car with the most appropriate adaptations is vital if a disabled person i... more The careful choice of a car with the most appropriate adaptations is vital if a disabled person is going to achieve the optimum level of safe, comfortable mobility, whether as a driver or as a passenger.
Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand-driven by a desire... more Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand-driven by a desire among consumers for authentic, quality products. Britain is uniquely placed to benefit from this resurgence, given the number of heritage companies still producing at the top of their game. From the world-famous Barbour in South Shields in the north of England to John Lobb in London, many of these fine businesses remain in family ownership, protective of their traditions and justifiably proud of their products. Many are the bearers of warrants from the British Royal family and all are over 100 years old. Horst Friedrichs explores the historic places where these British brands have become some of the strongest in the world: Johnston's of Elgin in the north of Scotland, Corgi socks in southern Wales and John Smedley in Derbyshire. By highlighting the stories of these legendary brands-both new and old, grand and humble- Friedrichs and Crompton show how relevant these companies and thei...
A hearing problem may arise very suddenly and obviously, being accompanied by a heavy cold or som... more A hearing problem may arise very suddenly and obviously, being accompanied by a heavy cold or some form of discomfort such as unsteadiness, pain or noises in the ears.
Growing media coverage of such events as the London Marathon and the Paralympics has led to an in... more Growing media coverage of such events as the London Marathon and the Paralympics has led to an increasing recognition of the sporting ability of people with disabilities.
The National Health Service remains a nationwide service providing healthcare on the basis of cli... more The National Health Service remains a nationwide service providing healthcare on the basis of clinical need, regardless of the ability to pay. However, in recent years it has undergone major changes as a result of the NHS reforms, whose primary aim was to gain better value for the £30 billion spent each year on the service. The main method of achieving this has been to set up an ‘internal market’, whereby one arm of the organisation is responsible for the purchasing of services and the other for their provision.
All carers should have a break from time to time. They also need to know that if, for example, th... more All carers should have a break from time to time. They also need to know that if, for example, they have to go into hospital, the person they care for will receive support. Respite care is often the answer, and it can be arranged inside or outside the home.
There are several different types of care homes, nursing homes or residential care homes. Some ar... more There are several different types of care homes, nursing homes or residential care homes. Some are run privately or by voluntary organisations, some by statutory authorities and others by commercial organisations. The amount of care needed and the ability to pay are generally the main factors in deciding between them.
Products made specifically to help people with seeing problems are available from the Royal Natio... more Products made specifically to help people with seeing problems are available from the Royal National Institute for the Blind and commercial manufacturers. RNIB sells over 500 products for use by blind and partially sighted people. Many of them are also available to organisations and individuals overseas. RNIB subsidises the prices of these products by about £1 million every year.
The careful choice of a car with the most appropriate adaptations is vital if a disabled person i... more The careful choice of a car with the most appropriate adaptations is vital if a disabled person is going to achieve the optimum level of safe, comfortable mobility, whether as a driver or as a passenger.
Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand-driven by a desire... more Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand-driven by a desire among consumers for authentic, quality products. Britain is uniquely placed to benefit from this resurgence, given the number of heritage companies still producing at the top of their game. From the world-famous Barbour in South Shields in the north of England to John Lobb in London, many of these fine businesses remain in family ownership, protective of their traditions and justifiably proud of their products. Many are the bearers of warrants from the British Royal family and all are over 100 years old. Horst Friedrichs explores the historic places where these British brands have become some of the strongest in the world: Johnston's of Elgin in the north of Scotland, Corgi socks in southern Wales and John Smedley in Derbyshire. By highlighting the stories of these legendary brands-both new and old, grand and humble- Friedrichs and Crompton show how relevant these companies and thei...
A hearing problem may arise very suddenly and obviously, being accompanied by a heavy cold or som... more A hearing problem may arise very suddenly and obviously, being accompanied by a heavy cold or some form of discomfort such as unsteadiness, pain or noises in the ears.
Growing media coverage of such events as the London Marathon and the Paralympics has led to an in... more Growing media coverage of such events as the London Marathon and the Paralympics has led to an increasing recognition of the sporting ability of people with disabilities.
The National Health Service remains a nationwide service providing healthcare on the basis of cli... more The National Health Service remains a nationwide service providing healthcare on the basis of clinical need, regardless of the ability to pay. However, in recent years it has undergone major changes as a result of the NHS reforms, whose primary aim was to gain better value for the £30 billion spent each year on the service. The main method of achieving this has been to set up an ‘internal market’, whereby one arm of the organisation is responsible for the purchasing of services and the other for their provision.
All carers should have a break from time to time. They also need to know that if, for example, th... more All carers should have a break from time to time. They also need to know that if, for example, they have to go into hospital, the person they care for will receive support. Respite care is often the answer, and it can be arranged inside or outside the home.
There are several different types of care homes, nursing homes or residential care homes. Some ar... more There are several different types of care homes, nursing homes or residential care homes. Some are run privately or by voluntary organisations, some by statutory authorities and others by commercial organisations. The amount of care needed and the ability to pay are generally the main factors in deciding between them.
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