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Naturally Bionic: The Amputee-Founded Skincare Brand Supporting Prosthetic Skin Care

After experiencing ongoing skin breakdown and infections linked to prosthetic wear, amputee entrepreneur Sarah Beamis began experimenting with barrier-supportive formulations at home. That personal journey led to Naturally Bionic, a British indie skincare brand shaped by lived experience and designed with disabled bodies in mind.

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The Dragons Saw a Disability Story. They Missed a Global Business.

The TL:DR Active Hands is an extraordinary business. Almost twenty years old, clinically endorsed, with years of customer loyalty and an untapped international market. This is an established brand with global potential, not a niche disability project. All five Dragons declined to invest. The business isn’t weak; the Den was the wrong room. Active Hands

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Charity shops using AI to ban resellers are harming disabled people and low-income shoppers

How charity shops are using AI to target resellers I spotted this (click to watch clip, full video is below) yesterday: a ‘thrift warehouse’ publicly congratulating itself for using artificial intelligence to identify and block resellers. Not improve pricing. Not train staff. Not make online listings better. Just surveillance. The implication was familiar: resellers are

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When Dalila Died

Jo Grace is a long-time contributor to Disability Horizons and one of the UK’s most respected voices on inclusive practice, sensory engagement, and person-centred support. As founder of The Sensory Projects, she brings together professional insight from years of teaching and research with a deep commitment to seeing and valuing people with profound and multiple

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What Does an Anorexic Look Like? Comedian Dave Chawner’s Honest Take on Eating Disorders

When comedian Dave Chawner got in touch about his new show, we were delighted to help spread the word — and to share his important message about eating disorders and mental health. Dave is an award-winning stand-up, author, and campaigner who uses comedy to talk honestly about subjects many people shy away from. His critically

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Illustration of three people using assistive devices: one in a wheelchair reading a book, one in a ceiling lift, and one in a supportive chair. Surrounding them are a refrigerator, a stove, and a table with medication. A large electrical plug connects these items, symbolizing the importance of electricity for accessibility and care.

Why joining Priority Services can help you prepare for power cuts this winter

As autumn turns to winter, the risk of storm-related power cuts increases. For people who rely on electricity to use mobility aids, run medical equipment, or stay warm, even a short outage can cause real disruption. Unexpected power cuts can cause real problems for anyone who depends on electricity for daily life. From keeping medical

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