Category Archives: Top tips

Boredom Busters

RHL – Rushmoor Healthy Living – have put up a really great range of links on a Boredom Busters page. Please note RHL states “We do NOT endorse these websites or any of the companies/products advertised on the sites, and … Continue reading

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Beware of scams

This information is taken from the Rushmoor Borough Council webpage about Coronavirus At this time more than ever, it’s really important not to get caught out by scams and rogue traders. According to Hampshire County Council’s trading standards team, known … Continue reading

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Self-catering cottages in Dorset

Ellwood Cottages are three self-catering cottages in Dorset which are wheel-chair accessible. They get glowing reviews on tripadvisor! Find out more at www.ellwoodcottages.co.uk or ring 01258 818196

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Winter Wellness

Rushmoor have brought out a very useful pamphlet about keeping well in winter. It does have some useful information which only applies to Rushmoor; there is also good advice for all of us, wherever we live. Click here to view

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Hints and tips

Parkinson’s UK has a publication called “Hints and Tips for People with Parkinson’s”. You can order this from their website, or you can download a copy from https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/tips-and-hints-people-parkinsons. I much prefer to look at the Word version and it would … Continue reading

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Disability Railcard

You can get a Disability Railcard for £20 which entitles you to 30% off rail travel for yourself and a travelling companion if you are in receipt of a Personal Independence Allowance, a Disability Living Allowance or an Attendance Allowance. … Continue reading

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Dial 112 in an emergency

Dialling 999 in an emergency is a familiar idea. Please also be aware that you can use 112 as well. 112 might be the better choice from a mobile as even if your network would give you a weak or non-existent reception, one … Continue reading

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Tabtime pill dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy have developed The Tabtime Super 8 specifically with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer patients in mind. It has eight compartments and up to 8 daily alarms at whatever times you request. It is a “set – and – forget” device.  … Continue reading

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EasyCallApp

If you have a smartphone, you may want to download the EasycallApp  which, not surprisingly, makes it easier to make calls to favourite numbers. The app is free and it can be downloaded onto an iPhone using iTunes or onto … Continue reading

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Easy turn / easy slide sheets

We have been contacted by a firm selling Easy Turn / Easy slide bedsheets.  They are promoting 2 types of sheets. The Easy Slide ones are 100% polyester with a satin weave finish for minimum friction. They are fitted so … Continue reading

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