Our January Winner: Surewise.com Mobility Scooter Giveaway with Betterlife
At the beginning of 2019, the team here at Surewise.com decided that we want to find a new way to give back to our customers. When the opportunity to work with Betterlife arose, we knew this was the perfect way to potentially change the lives of some of our customers, so we launched our first […]
Read MoreThe Best UK Destinations & Attractions For Mobility Scooter Users
Want to enjoy a long weekend away this summer, but worried about travelling with your mobility scooter? Here, we’ve listed some of the top accessible destinations and attractions in the UK so you can enjoy some well-deserved time off without the stresses of travelling with limited mobility.
Read More400,000 Carers Could Be Missing Out On £3,000 Worth Of Benefits Every Year
Recent research suggests that up to 400,000 carers could be missing out on up to £3,000 worth of benefits they’re entitled to every single year – here, we cover what that benefit is and if you’re eligible to claim for it.
Read MoreCarers Rights Day 2018: Know Your Rights As A Carer
Carers Rights Day is an annual event held to help carers find the support and advise they need, as well as to raise public awareness of the additional help carers need in their roles. Here, we provide a breakdown of some of the benefits you’re entitled to as a carer in the UK.
Read MoreWhy Self-Storage Is The Ideal Solution for the Newly Retired and Your Belongings
Why utilising a self-storage facility is a great option for anyone newly retired and looking for a safe space to store your belongings.
Read MoreSimple Tips on How to Cut Costs on Your Insurance Premiums
Insurance premiums take a chunk out of your wallet over time. But they pale in comparison to the loss you’d suffer for being uninsured in the event of an accident or theft. Insurance is worth the price, especially as certain types are required by law. Insurance premiums, however, are not set in stone. You can reduce your […]
Read More99% Of Storage Insurance Customers Save When You Shop With Us
Research from ProInsight recently revealed that customers are paying three times more for storage insurance directly through storage providers than they are with online competitors such as Surewise.com.
Read MoreDo I Need Landlord Rent Guarantee Insurance? Your Questions Answered
If you own a property that you rent out to tenants, one of the biggest problems you could encounter is your tenant falling into arrears with their rent. Here’s why rent guarantee insurance is essential for protecting your income.
Read MoreBlue Badge Scheme Changes to Cover Mental Illnesses
Earlier this year, the Department of Transport announced new changes to the Blue Badge Scheme so that it will cover those with hidden disabilities as well as people with mobility problems and visible disabilities.
Read More4 Biggest Benefits of Decluttering Your Home
Whether you’re moving home, renovating, or simply in need of some more space, delucttering your home can have huge bonuses. Check out our guide to effectively clearing the clutter from your home here – and how to store it to keep it safe.
Read MoreMobility Scooter Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Scooter for You
Find the right mobility scooter for you with our buying guide covering every point you need to consider when finding the right mobility scooter for your needs.
Read MoreNew Report Reveals that Unpaid Carers are ‘Propping Up’ the Carer System
A recent report from the Social Market Foundation has revealed that the proportion of unpaid family carers providing care for 20 or more hours a week has risen from 24% to 28% between 2005 and 2015. This increase means there are now over seven and a half million people in the UK who are providing […]
Read MoreHow To Become A Foster Carer & Foster Carer Wages?
How Much Do Foster Carer’s Get Paid? Foster carers receive weekly payments to cover the cost of caring for a child. These payments varying depending on where you are living in the UK, what age the child you are caring for is, and if they have special needs. If you have certain skills or make […]
Read MoreCarers Week 2018: What You Need to Know
11th – 17th June is Carers Week, an annual event aimed at raising awareness for caring and providing more support for carers and the challenges they face. Find out all you need to know about what’s happening and how to get involved.
Read MoreDo I Qualify for a Blue Badge?
If you have a disability, limited mobility, or another medical condition, you may be entitled to a blue badge in the UK. However, the qualifying criteria for this benefit are not always clear. Below, we’ve discussed how you can qualify for a blue badge, what this benefit entails, and how to apply for one.
Read MoreWho Can Drive a Mobility Scooter? | Mobility Scooter FAQs
Mobility scooters can absolutely transform the lives of people with mobility problems, giving you far more independence and freedom of movement. It’s for this reason that many people who find they cannot move around very much on their own are keen to find out more about their options when it comes to scooters – including […]
Read MoreGreat Tips on How to Buy and Hire Mobility Scooters
There are several things you need to consider before you buy a mobility scooter, but one of the first is whether you’re going to buy your scooter online or in-store. Buying online has the benefit of being convenient, but you don’t benefit from in-store service and advice.
Read MoreCould the Law on Mobility Scooters Be About to Change?
Statistics released from the Department of Transport last year revealed that the number of deaths resulting from mobility scooters in 2016 was at an all-time high of 14, with the total number of incidents reported at 260 – almost triple that of 2012, where the number of accidents reached just 84. With these figures rising […]
Read MoreSupport for Carers this Christmas
For many, Christmas is a time to let loose and enjoy the festivities around you. However, for carer’s the reality can often be somewhat difficult, with the festive season actually being one of the most stressful times to care for another person. As a carer, you will probably have had to sacrifice plans and make […]
Read MoreHow To Sell Your Home for More: 7 Tips to Staging Your Home
Preparing your home for potential buyers – otherwise known as ‘staging’ – is an important process to ensure your property has maximum appeal for buyers. Staging your home correctly can not only sell your property faster, but can also help to add thousands in value to your home – so check out our top tips […]
Read MoreTardy Tenants are a Financial Nightmare for Landlords
If you’ve ever been a landlord, this scenario will almost certainly sound familiar to you. Your property needs a small repair. It’s a loose door hinge, a dripping pipe, or something else minor that could easily be repaired by the tenants in an hour or two. It could also be just as easily fixed if […]
Read MoreWhy Landlords and Tenants Hate Mould and Damp
Mould, landlords and tenants: They’re a combustible combination. Tenants feel landlords ought to take responsibility for the problem and fix it ASAP without any cost to them. Landlords, on the other hand, often feel that mould and dampness caused by condensation are tenants’ fault because they dry clothes inside or keep the windows closed when […]
Read MoreBrokers Beat Comparison Sites for EU Insurance Consumers
The last few years have seen a steady increase in the number of price comparison websites. These provide a simple way to compare prices of various products or services from different suppliers. This is meant to save you time because they do the legwork for you. They provide you with all the information in one […]
Read MorePrivate Landlords Fight Unfair Buy-to-Let Tax Changes
Changes to tax laws that govern buy-to-let properties have landlords up in arms. The planned buy-to-let tax is deemed unfair because it targets private landlords who have buy-to-let properties in their own names and doesn’t target companies that invest in rental properties. Furthermore, tax will be on turnover rather than profit, which will eat into […]
Read MoreNew Campaign Forces Premier League to Accommodate Disabled Fans
We’ve written about popular sports for people in wheelchairs, but what about wheelchair-bound and other disabled sports fans? Do sports stadiums give them easy access so they can watch their favourite sports live? Apparently not, if the sport concerned is football. There are only seven clubs in the UK which have or will soon have […]
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