Headway – we’re here for those affected by brain injury
At UCP, we have been supporters of Headway for many years and, in an effort to ensure that their latest update reaches as many people as possible, we have published it below: Headway update for our valued supporters The health, social and economic impact of...
Ben’s Haircut!
As mentioned in a previous blog post, Toni acted as a hairdresser for Ben with the assistance of some new clippers. It took a couple of videos, but the end result looks good! Here's the first take... [video width="848" height="480"...
Hand washing
Washing your hands properly is important now more than ever. Here's Toni's video on how to assist a wheelchair user with this important task. [video width="848" height="480"...
Organising your medicine cupboard
If you need some advice on how to manage as a carer during self-isolation, watch Toni's latest video for tips on how to save time on managing your medicine cupboard. [video width="848" height="480"...
Emergency Kits for Local Families in Need
The past week has seen many changes for everyone across the UK, and although supermarkets are doing their best to keep up with demand, some families are running short on essential items. This includes those caring for family members with injuries and disabilities who...
We’re all in this together – Part 3
A big thank you to my local MP! When I was desperately looking for support with supplies and specific information for Ben and keeping him safe at home, he responded with lots of resources for me to follow up. So a big shout out and thank you to the Office of the Rt...
We’re all in this together – Part 2
Disaster strikes again, Ben’s ventilator tubing has split, no-one locally seems to be able to help me, I am now calling all the local GPs and hospitals just in case they can find some for us. [video width="848" height="480"...
We’re all in this together!
The coronavirus pandemic and the following UK lockdown has been difficult for many people, not least those who care for someone who has a spinal or brain injury. Life at Two Hoots has changed in many ways over the past few weeks, and I really did struggle last Sunday...
Why you don’t need a solicitor to create a Lasting Power of Attorney
When it comes to legal paperwork, a Power of Attorney is absolutely critical for families to be able to properly look after the interests of loved ones with spinal or brain injuries who are vulnerable. They give carers the ability to act on behalf of their loved ones...
The Leaders Council in conversation with Toni Mousley
Earlier this month our Managing Director, Toni, was pleased to be asked to speak alongside Lord David Blunkett at The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of the latest episode in its series of podcasts focused on all aspects of Leadership...
