Although many entrances to businesses on the high streets throughout the country have good access, with ramps, permanently open (during business hours) doors, sometimes quite wide too, and automatic doors at others, there are still some places that have rather heavy doors that even a standing person with no mobility needs can sometimes struggle with.

Heavy doors can even be a challange for mothers with pushchairs and baby buggies.

Some banks have heavy doors that can be difficult to push open on your own, especially if the entrance and exit is made up of two narrow doors which can be awkward if you’re trying to gain access in a wheelchair, mobility scooter, or are using crutches or a walking stick(s)

When actually inside and ready to exit it can often be a bit easier if observant staff spot that you might appreciate some assistance while leaving, but often this is still after you have struggled in the first place to gain accesss to a bank and other businesses that may have these heavy and difficult to push open doors.

Although many businesses have improved accessibility, there is still room for improvement, especially as mobility scooters are a much more common sight on the streets.

I remember that this time last year we had snow on the ground, it was lovely to see a white christmas a year ago but as you know it can bring it’s fair share of problems too with regards to travel, even just short journeys.

Well at least there wont be any weather related problems tomorrow and with the weather chat out of the way i would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy christmas, i hope that you have a great time during the holidays, whatever you are doing and whoever you are spending time with.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

Best Wishes

John

As we get closer towards the end of another year and have christmas to look forward to next week i have been looking at the blog and how it has grown since 2008.

I have noticed that some of the categories have more content than others and over the coming months i would like to balance that out a bit by writing more content for each category that has less content than some of the others.

As you might have noticed. there is quite a lot in the Mobility Scooters category, but the Adjustable Beds, Child Mobility Aids, Lift Chairs, Motability, and Stair Lifts categories need a bit of time and attention so i hope that by publicly mentioning it here that i will make a commitment to filling those out, if you see me lagging behind then dont hesitate to let me know.

The Motability category was the most recent to be added so it’s not suprising that it’s looking a little lean, but the others have been in place for a while and definately need more content within them.

I hope that you continue to enjoy using the site and if you have any suggestions you can contact me.