Any tips or perks for disabled living?

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I’ve got a chronic illness that mostly affects my mobility and energy levels. I claim PIP for it, have a CEA card and know that you can get fast passes at theme parks but was wondering if anyone knows any other good tips or perks to make life a little easier? I do think that the ability to skip queues would be life changing if anyone knows a good hack for that.

Some other hacks I’ve found since becoming unwell are getting a steam mop and a robovac to make cleaning easier, as well as massively decluttering and buying pre chopped meat and veg for cooking. I tried hiring a cleaner at one point but it was absolutely exhausting making sure the house was tidy every week before she came.

I love my robovac, and felt the same about having a cleaner.

A Sonic Scrubber makes cleaning easier too, I keep separate brush attachments for the bathroom and kitchen.

If you don't have a dishwasher, use paper cups and plates on the bad days. You can get decent hot drink paper cups on Amazon.

Frozen chopped veg, frozen fruit. Saves throwing out food that goes bad when I'm not able to prepare meals for a week or so. Also ready meals in the freezer for the really bad days.

Electric tin opener.

Long handled grabber, saves stretching up to reach things or trying to climb up on a chair. Also handy if you get dizzy bending down.

I keep a folding walking stick in my handbag in case I've misjudged how far I'll be able to walk.

Slow cooker and air fryer. No more trying to stand over/watch pots on the hob or remember to take things out of the oven before they burn. I bought small ones as they're easier for me to wash.

If you have a shower over a bath consider a bath board.

firm pillows in bed and many of them to hand for positioning feet, good, knees etc.

Heated under a blanket for the bed.

Handrail for the bed so you can get into a sitting position, In and out easier.

Fitted handrails in the bath/ shower.

Always have your mobile handy. Mine is on a lanyard around my neck. Have emergency contacts and medical info ( drugs/ conditions) up to date.

Have mobility aids checked properly annually for wear and tare. Keep spare ferrules for walking sticks/ crutches.

Handrails on both sides of the bannister and keep stairs free of clutter.

No rugs.

I have/ use a lot of the kitchen and cleaning devices you mentioned but also a food mixer, and electric whisk. Also, a long-handled mechanical scrubbing brush to clean the times in the bathroom/ oven. Anywhere that needs a good scrub.

Stickers on the car windows and boot asking people parking next to me to leave room enough for the car door to be opened fully.

A bungee to secure my wheelchair in the boot so it doesn't move about- even with the break on it has a mind of its own.

Make sure you have an air pump for your tyres that can be done electrically.

Cycling gloves for the wheelchair give you a good grip and also prevent blisters.

Can't think of anything else at the moment. I'm sure other things will come to mind. Time for a nap- already! My energy levels are dire. I have ME and fibro as well as osteoporosis. Feel free to message me anytime.

Take care x