For Christmas this year, our family was gifted a weekend away in Legoland, Windsor. Our children are aged 6 and 12 and so it seemed a perfectly pitched theme park to meet their different needs. We were also excited to test out how accessible the park would be for Rob, a C5/6 incomplete tetraplegic. Booking ... Read more
In just a few days, the Wimbledon Tennis Championship begins. Arguably the biggest grass tennis championships in the world, it’s captivating viewing, even if you’re not a regular tennis fan. The wheelchair competition begins around the beginning of July and we can’t wait to watch! If watching Wimbledon inspires you to get involved in tennis, ... Read more
One of our favourite reasons for doing exhibitions is getting meet lots of wonderful members of our community. It’s a great chance to talk to customers and professionals who use and recommend our gripping aids. We love to have conversations around solutions that people are looking for. We get some of our best product ideas ... Read more
At Naidex this year, we were thrilled to make new connections with a wide range of businesses, supporting those with disabilities. One such business owner is Eliza Nicholas, who founded Rocket Garden Design. We were able to have a quick chat before her inspiring talk about our range of garden tools and how we both ... Read more
At Active Hands we have been taking a look at our eco initiatives – what we are doing already and what we can do better. We love our planet, and it’s no secret that global warming is causing harm. Here in the UK, the seven warmest years on record have occurred since 2015. There has ... Read more
At Active Hands we are pleased to be able to support people with a wide range of disabilities through our products. We also signpost to support groups, charities and organisations who are experts in their field. One non-profit organisation we love to work alongside is The Lucky Fin Project. Through their social media channels, we ... Read more
After another busy year we’re heading back to Naidex at the NEC in Birmingham, UK on the 19th and 20th March 2025. We love to meet our lovely customers in person and help you find the best gripping solutions for you! Our fantastic team will be out in force on stand MP-A180 in the Naidex ... Read more
The Soloc wheelchair lap belts are a response to a need. Being able to transfer in and out of your wheelchair without assistance is essential for living independently. For some wheelchair users, the thing preventing them from doing this was their lap belt! What Is It About Lap Belts? People wear lap belts for different ... Read more
Active Hands have been working with people with reduced hand function for nearly twenty years. All of our products focus on improving grip, supporting reduced hand strength or overcoming tremors. We work with people with a wide range of disabilities. Over the last year, we have begun to expand our range of wheelchair accessories. Still ... Read more
The Christmas toys have been played with, the festive day trips are all ticked off and crucially, the money is all spent! So how do we keep the children occupied now?! January can feel approximately 478 days long! For many of us, the weather is pretty miserable too and us parents could do with some ... Read more
