Month: May 2016

 Things to consider before you make a purchase… If you spend a lot of the day sitting, you need to be sure that your chair meets your needs with regards to size and comfort and also that you can carry out the activities you wish to do. Different activities need different postural positions: for example…

Handrails along ramps or at the side of steps provide welcome, often essential, support to people with limited mobility. LOCATION Next to steps, ramps, abrupt change in level (slopes) or where people with walking difficulties are likely to require extra support. Building regulations for public build suggest:- a rail diameter of: Range 45-50mm. a rail…

REPLACE A TIRED BED When a bed is no longer providing support and comfort, it affects the quality of our sleep.  People are often unaware that their bed may be one of the reasons why they are not sleeping well. It may be time for a new mattress if:-  You wake up with aches and…

A bed leaver is a board that fits under the mattress with a shaped rail at right angles to it. The board is designed to be used when a user is sat or lying on the mattress as their weight holds it in place. It is also possible to fix it round the bed base using a strap(s). The base is…

The strategic development and overall responsibility for the organization lies with the Management Committee/Trustee Board, currently a body of seven dedicated and skilled trustees which meets on a monthly basis, setting both policy and direction. These individuals bring to the organization direct experience of disability, a wealth of knowledge and skills from all sectors combined…

To further enhance the lives of disabled people, carers and their families by developing new and innovative services working in partnership with other partners and stakeholders. Aims & Objectives DaB aims to enable disabled people in the Bradford Metropolitan District to achieve a high quality of life and to help them take up the same…

Our aim is to empower people with disabilities, carers and their families, living within the Bradford Metropolitan District, to achieve and lead a high quality of life within a modern and inclusive society. We will achieve this by providing professional, non-judgmental and confidential services that will facilitate and improve independent living and equality.

DEAFNESS, hearing impairment or hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. Hearing loss is categorised by type, severity and age of onset. Deafness is defined as a person being unable to hear sufficiently to understand speech even in the presence of amplification. Tinnitus is a ringing sound in the ear which can…

Equipment We can offer advice on how to use equipment. Enquiries from individuals, carers and professionals are all welcome. Your choices If you are looking to buy your own equipment we will advise on what might best meet your needs. While we cannot make the decision for you, we will help you make an informed…

All service providers are required under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to take all reasonable measures to ensure that their premises are accessible to people with disabilities. Someone with a disability may need a permanent ramp to access their own premises and/or a portable ramp for personal use. Are ramps always the answer? Ramps can…