I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user and for the last two years I have been using the Dietz Sango Advanced power wheelchair. The decision to buy this wheelchair was a big one and one I do not regret in any way.  Before Brum – my power chair: Before Brum I was using a manual self-propel wheelchair with a power add-on, essentially turning my self-propel into a small power chair. This was perfect for me when I bought it, it lasted me several years around 5 years I believe. During year’s 4 and 5 we started to discuss what the next step would be if we could afford to replace it –…

AD | This experience was gifted to me by Dulas Glamping in exchange for a review. My review is honest and entirely my own. My happy place is the outdoors, whether that’s in the countryside or by the sea. Growing up I got to do a lot of both. I’d visit the New Forest with my Grandparents and we would ride our bikes for miles. It’s a feeling I have not yet been able to replicate since becoming a wheelchair user. The countryside isn’t a particularly accessible place, which is why I am excited to share my experience with Dulas Glamping.  Pippa from Dulas Glamping kindly gifted us our stay…

On Monday 25th October 2021 London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded; from the North to the South Circular Roads in London. Therefore, any diesel engines older than 1st September 2015 (6 years) or petrol engines older than 1st January 2005 (16 years) will incur a daily charge of £12.50. Large vans, small vans and minibuses with diesel engines older than 1st September 2016 (5 years) and petrol engines older than 1st January 2006 (15 years) will also incur a daily charge of £12.50.  How this Impacts the Disabled Community  Although this initiative is extremely important it will come at a detrimental cost for a quarter of a…