Independent Living

16/10/2026

Majority of UK amputees feel unprepared and unheard in their first prosthetic limb decisions, new research finds. Know more here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/industry-news/amputees-feel-unprepared/

16/10/2026

This week's IL newsletter: Flanders is introducing 50 accessible selfie spots across 24 tourist locations, helping blind and visually impaired visitors frame their own photos in front of landmarks. A simple travel pleasure, made more inclusive through thoughtful design.


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16/10/2026

handl makes small aids for everyday tasks that become difficult when your hands do not work the way they used to. Find out more here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/supplier/handl/

16/10/2026

This week's IL newsletter: Only one in eight people aged over 65 has the confidence and skills to use digital technology with ease, according to Age UK. Its Digital Done Right report calls for essential services to retain offline options, including face-to-face banking.


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15/10/2026

Research charities set up new Institute for Obesity. Get the details here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/industry-news/new-institute-for-obesity/

15/10/2026

This week's IL newsletter: Legal Aid: A Written Answer – Our coverage of Dr Jo Wilding's research into the crisis in social care legal aid prompted a Written Question in the House of Lords. Now the government has responded.

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15/10/2026

This week's IL newsletter: Cuts to Access to Work are putting disabled artists' jobs at risk. Second Hand Dance says its Artistic Director's funding has been cut by 76%, despite no change in her needs or role. The company fears others across the arts are facing similar problems.


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15/10/2026

Cases of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) have increased significantly in the last five years, and a lot of the responsibility for this lies with us – or at least those of us who overuse antibiotics. See more here -

You are most likely to get C. diff infection during or just after a course of antibiotics, which destroy bacteria indiscriminately.

15/10/2026

This week's IL newsletter: Personal Health Budgets can give eligible people more choice and control over support for their ongoing health and wellbeing needs. Around 173,000 people in England receive one, but many who may be entitled are unaware of the scheme.



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14/10/2026

Accessible EV chargers still in short supply. Find out full details here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/industry-news/accessible-ev-chargers/