Getting back on the road: A safety guide for disabled mobility scooters
With lockdown restrictions having been eased, there has never been a better time to get clued up on the ins and outs of scooter safety. Read More
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How sunflower lanyards can help during Covid-19
Wearing a sunflower lanyard can indicate to staff in shops and other public places that you have a hidden disability, and help may be required. Read More
All you need to know about the traffic light system
As the United Kingdom emerges from its latest coronavirus lockdown, people are looking to start travelling again. However, in order to contain the spread of new variants from other countries to the UK and vice versa, the British government have put in place a traffic light system designed to inform British citizens about where they can and can’t travel, and what restrictions might be in place should they choose to travel. Read More
Housing options for the elderly
For older people, there may come a time when it is no longer safe or secure for them to live alone in their home. There… Read More
Mobility scooter friendly outdoor routes
For those of us who have to use a mobility scooter, it can seem as though the world is much smaller than it was before. While we know lots of places aren't necessarily mobility scooter accessible, there are plenty of places that are! It's important to get out and about, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors - because you deserve to. So, here are a few of our favourite mobility scooter and wheelchair accessible trails, parks and days out in the UK. Read More
Vaccine passports and travel Insurance
For almost a year, foreign travel has been practically forbidden, except for a few blissful months last summer when border restrictions were lifted. However, with the UK government recently announcing the Traffic Light System, there still seems to be some confusion surrounding how travel insurance will work when leisure trips abroad resume once again. The Traffic Light System has been in operation since May 17th and there is still much confusion around the countries on different lists - will they remain on their specific list or be moved daily? Read More
The future is electric: Everything you need to know about switching away from petrol
The future date is now etched in our minds since the UK government told us that the sale of petrol and diesel cars would be banned by 2030. You will undoubtedly have plenty of key questions that you need answers to before deciding to take the plunge and buy an electric car, such as how running costs compare and how environmentally friendly are electric cars. Here is a look at the sort of information you need to make an informed decision and buy a vehicle that suits your needs and budget. Read More
Your guide to the best mobility aids and devices
When it comes to mobility, the last thing you want to do is settle for a device that just does not suit you or causes more problems than it solves. Mobility users will know that these devices are definitely not one size fits all! Each person will have different needs, preferences, and priorities that will dictate the best mobility for them. Some people may even require access to multiple mobility devices throughout the day so that they can have as much independence as possible. Read More
Treat yourself on us with the Recommend a Carer Scheme
Here at Fish Insurance, if you currently have a Carer & Personal Assistant Insurance policy with us, we are giving you and a carer friend the opportunity to receive a £10 voucher through our Recommend a Carer scheme. All you have to do is recommend our Carer & Personal Assistant Insurance to another carer and you will both receive a £10 voucher*… on us! Read More
Do I need travel insurance for a staycation?
Now that we have several vaccines for covid-19, many people are finally beginning to think about returning to normality. Having spent the majority of 2020… Read More
