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Christmas gift guide
IS IT TOO SOON TO THINK
ABOUT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS? Definitely not!
Iusually start to think about buying Christmas presents after the October half term holidays. The Christmas guides are in the shops, the children have spent the holidays drawing circles round everything they could possibly wish for, or we have been brainwashed by the continual television advertising, that is no longer seasonal. When my children were young the television adverts started in September. Now as I watch YouTube videos and the children’s channels with my granddaughter, they are just continual.
There is no doubt this year our buying habits will change due to Covid restrictions, with more on line purchases. However, if you do want to hit the high street, The British Retail Consortium are launching
Equip to Move
Memo Orthopaedic footwear in lovely colours and styles for both boys and girls from size 18 to 38.
Many other products available.
07905 539 212 enquiries@equiptomove.co.uk www.equiptomove.co.uk
a campaign with a cheeky take on the governments message ‘Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives’. The campaign to ‘shop early, start wrapping and enjoy Christmas’ should encourage shoppers to avoid lengthy queues.
In the Kidz to Adultz four page Christmas gift guide, I have brought together a collection of very practical equipment and products which could be the perfect solution when grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends start to ask, ‘have you got any ideas what I can buy?’ Debra
Chief Executive, Disabled Living
Spokeguards
We print your favourite image to personalise your wheelchair, making you stand out in a crowd!
07584 207019 www.spokeguards.co.uk
The Glow Company
Bubble tubes in various colours and sizes
90cm and 1.2m
from £49.99
0345 5059090 www.glow.co.uk
Kozy Fozy
Our Kozy bags will keep your child toasty warm,dry, feel safe and be secure. While they sit in their wheelchairs/ specialists pushchairs. You will be all set for day of adventures.
£59.99
07759 368770 02475 118805 www.kozyfozy.co.uk
De Novo Healthcare
Brand New Children’s Footwear Collection
The perfect gift for your little one.
Order now and get 15% off!
Mention ‘Xmas 20’ when you place your order.
Valid until 01/01/21. T&C’s apply.
www.denovohealthcare.com
Marcella Allen Photography
Beautiful family photoshoots in your own home or on location.
A gift to last a lifetime
from £75.00
07482 992613 marcellaallen0708@icloud.com www.marcellaallenphotography.co.uk
A gift of money is always welcome and the children can buy just what they want!
Explore Your Senses
Explore Your Senses offer a treasure-trove of sensory delights for your loved ones this Christmas. We offer imaginative sensory kits and are constantly searching for quality products to inspire and engage. We have a website bursting with innovative toys.
01535 662812 www.exploreyoursenses.co.uk
Meru
Discover switch adapted toys, technology accessories, switches and lots more Christmas present ideas for the big day.
info@meru.org.uk
www.merushop.org
Redbank House Sensory Rooms, Manchester
Give a gift voucher for The Sensurround Experience at Disabled Living’s fabulous rooms
from £10
0161 214 5959 info@redbankhouse.com www.redbankhouse.com
Fledglings
Fledglings, part of the national charity, Contact, is a unique not-forprofit shop full of toys, clothing and sensory products designed specifically for disabled children and adults to help them and their families with some of the everyday challenges they face. Our shop is packed with great gift ideas like this bright multi-colourful Large Textured Tangle – perfect for sensory and tactile fun.
0203 319 9772 fledglings@contact.org.uk www.fledglings.org.uk
Special Kids Company
Specialists in adaptive clothing and accessories for older children and young adults with special needs. Our range of products include clothes, shoes, swimwear, bibs, bedding, wheelchair accessories and much more!
0121 354 6543 help@specialkids.company www.specialkids.company
Incy Wincy
Range of swim products for children and adults. Kes-Vir Girl’s tankini with shorts. Swimwear for girls with integrate waterproof swim briefs, discreet for when you use the local public pool or go on holiday, as well as for aquatherapy. Designed for bowel and urinary incontinence.
10% discount code KAM10
Offer lasts until 31/01/2021
01189 560 295 info@incywincy.net www.incywincy.net
Pods Play Sensory Tents
Immersive sensory spaces. Interchangeable themes with relaxing sound effects, audiobooks and ebook. Creative learning environment. Hours of imaginative play!
03302 232454 hello@podsplay.com www.podsplay.com
toilet urgently? DO YOU NEED TO ACCESS THE NEW Do you need to access the toilet urgently?
BLADDER & BOWEL UK (BBUK) HAVE LAUNCHED A NEW JUST CAN’T WAIT CARD
Recognised and supported by many retail and service organisations, giving you access to toilets not normally available to the general public. Bladder and Bowel UK (BBUK) have
launched a new Just Can't Wait Card
There may be additional restrictions in place Recognised and sudue to Covid19. pported by many retail and service • FREE pocket sized plastic card • BBUK confidential helpline FREE pocket sized plastic card organisations, giving you access available to the general public. to toilets notNew! normally
BBUK confidential helpline • Available from BBUK – a charitable service Available from BBUK - a charitable service
Get your card from:
www.bbuk.org.uk
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