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Ways to enjoy gardening with a disability

Gardening can be a fun, fulfilling and accessible hobby. It can be great for your mental health, physical wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Here are our tips for starting and enjoying your gardening.

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The best driving apps to make every journey easier in 2025

Nowadays there are many apps to help you with all aspects of driving from planning your route to parking. We've put together a list of some of the best.

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How to park safely in different parking spaces

In this article we explain how you can parallel park, bay park and park at an angle safely.

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Getting around with a less-apparent disability

If you have a less-apparent disability, it may feel difficult to access the support you need to help you stay mobile. Find out what help is available and how to access it here.

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RADAR Keys explained: What are they, where can I use them and how do I get one?

Independent mobility consultant, Helen Dolphin MBE, explains what RADAR keys are, how they work and how you can get one if you have a disability.

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A guide to staying safe around Heavy Goods Vehicles

Sharing the road with big lorries, or Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), can feel daunting. In this article, we break down how they move and how you can stay visible.

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Therapy dogs explained

Therapy dogs are trained to make people feel better. Read on to find out more about how they're trained and how you can get a visit from one

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Car lights explained: When to use the different types of lights on your car

There’s a lot more to headlights and car lights than just illuminating the road ahead at night. Lights on your vehicle have lots of uses and it’s important you understand the different types. We’ll help you brush up on what they’re for and when to use them.

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Looking after your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)

In between your scheduled servicing and annual vehicle checks, there are a couple of things you can do to prevent unnecessary repairs or maintenance.

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Driving rules you may not know

Driving laws change often so it can be hard to keep up, especially if you passed your test a while ago. Here’s a quick list of what to do when driving to stay on the right side of the law and avoid a fine or penalty points.

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