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Sep272021 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments
What are WAV vehicles?

What are WAV vehicles?

Lifestyle
When you are confined to a wheelchair, being able to travel is fraught with considerable difficulties. Whilst the chair itself is an excellent way to get around, taking it to other locations to be used is terribly difficult. When technology has finally been able to catch up and provide disabled wheelchair users with a way to allow them to drive, or for their assistants to drive and have the chair ready for them, this will save having to place the chair in the boot, which takes up much needed space. The WAV is a big step to be able to give the wheelchair user independence to some degree. (more…)
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Warmth and comfort in the home

Warmth and comfort in the home

Lifestyle
Making a nest is one of the most natural instincts that human beings have. This dates right back to our desire to find a safe and welcome place to sleep and is illustrated by our early use of caves. One thing that is striking about those early dwellings is the desire to decorate and to make them warm. Evidence of smoke and heat staining on cave roofs show that the ancients were not afraid to tame fire. It allowed them a source of light to paint the caves as well. Image credit As we left the caves, the provision of space for a fire was still very evident. In roundhouses and early mesolithic buildings we can see fire pits in the centre of the room where tales were told, news was shared and food was eaten. An open space was left for the escape of smoke. Image credit With t...
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Sep272021 by Tiffany HurdNo Comments
History of the NHS

History of the NHS

Opinion
The National Health Service is one of the greatest achievements that this country has ever managed to create. The idea that all medical provision is provided for, free of charge, at the point of need is incredible. It was a suitable reward for the men and women of Britain that had laid down their lives during the Second World War. In spite of severe opposition from the Conservatives and many of the doctors themselves, the Labour Party was able to bring it into being in 1948. Everyone in the country received a leaflet that simply told them that all medical, dental and nursing costs were covered. This was regardless of their station in life. Apart from special items, nothing would be asked of them. It was also in great pains to point out that this was not a charity. It was paid for by the pu...
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