Links to resources and information that you may find helpful if you suffer from upper limb disability or injury. So far it’s mostly things I’ve found useful myself, but this page will continue to grow. Please get in contact if you have something to be added.
Hobbies & Sport
| Free Online Exercise Classes | |
| At home wheelchair workouts and adaptive yoga | https://www.youtube.com/user/WheelPowerVideos/videos |
| NHS classes -includes pilates and cardio | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/ |
| Stroke-specific exercises | https://www.astrokeofluck.co.uk/stroke-resources/exercise-videos/# |
| Versus Arthritis -exercises to manage shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist pain | https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-to-manage-pain/ |
| Southampton Uni Sport and Wellbeing -includes pilates and core workouts | https://www.facebook.com/SportWellUoS/ |
| One Handed Musical Instrument Trust (OHMI) One-handed instrument info and rental | https://www.ohmi.org.uk |
| Thrive- Carry on Gardening. A charity supporting disabled gardeners Tips for disabled gardeners, specialised equipment and tools shop | https://www.carryongardening.org.uk Gardening when you use one hand Gardening when you have a weak grip |
Life & Independence
| Notify the DVLA about a medical condition | https://www.gov.uk/report-driving-medical-condition |
| About the Motability scheme | https://www.motability.co.uk/about/ |
| Shelter Housing Advice | https://www.shelter.org.uk/ |
| NHS Patient Advice Liason Service (PALS) | https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/nhs-services-and-treatments/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/ |
| Adaptations for one hand (PDF booklet) -includes food prep and cleaning tips | http://www.rdash.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DP4519-One-handed-activities-web.pdf |
Work & Study
| Disabled Student’s Allowance (UK) | https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/how-to-claim |
| Cosmopolitan Care (UK) Matching students with PAs and carers | www.cosmopolitancare.co.uk Disabled Student Experience Blogs |
| Access to work (UK) | https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work |
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