Tips and Product Guides

Every year we see an increase in the number of people living with some type of disability in the UK and with it, the economic value of these people also increases. The ‘purple pound’ as it’s also called is more valuable than ever and businesses that are willing to make small but significant adjustment to improve accessibility to their goods ...

What is VAT exemptionVAT exemption or zero-rated goods are goods or services designed and sold specifically for disabled people that can be claimed without VAT for disabled people or charities. This tax relief can help these people pay for important equipment, adjust their home to make their life easier and much more.Qualifying for VAT exemptionTo ...

We often focus on the emotional and psychological effects of living with a disability but the fact is there are also significant financial concerns. Whether its everyday support from a carer or special equipment to make the home more liveable, living with a disability can be extremely costly. Fortunately, the government offers a wide range of ...

By law, The Workplace Regulations 1992 addressing health, safety and welfare makes all employers responsible for the safety of their workplace and employees. That means all employers have a duty to implement and maintain warehouse safety measurements, from the building itself to workplace procedures. Unfortunately, in a busy warehouse, it can be ...

For many years coach and bus accessibility has been a concern for the countless wheelchair users and other disabled people who rely on public transport to get around. An essential part of independence, it's vital that all public transport is accessible to everyone. Fortunately, the government is looking at ways to improve coach and bus ...

Today’s anti-fatigue mats use innovative material and construction to solve a wide range of problems in the workplace and suit a variety of environments, but the vast selection available can make it difficult when choosing anti-fatigue mats. Fortunately, all the Notrax mats we stock have handy icons to tell you everything you need to know ...

There are many ground conditions that make working or even simply walking difficult and even dangerous. Heavy foot traffic at events can quickly churn up grassy land, especially when wet and muddy, and heavy vehicles can struggle through many ground conditions. Even where the area is tarmac or concrete and poses little danger, industrial machinery ...

Every business has battled with the costs and problems caused by accidents and absences, but many don’t or simply know how to tackle these issues. Some may not even be aware of the full impact injury and absences are having on their workforce and, subsequently, their business. If you’re not sure what anti-fatigue mats are, or you’ve only just ...

While we continue to work hard to make the world more accessible for everyone, we’ve recently worked extra hard to expand our ambitions and make the entire world safer for everyone as well. As part of our safety crusade, we’re pleased to introduce a new product range to The Ramp People: New NoTrax anti-fatigue mats. What are anti-fatigue mats ...

How much do you really know about accessibility in the UK? While many of us may be aware that the country falls short in many areas when addressing accessibility, most don’t know the actual impact this has on our disabled population. Accessibility falls short because many of us, from the government to the general population, simply lack the ...

Making the world more accessible and generally safer for everyone is a big challenge, but one we continue to take on with new products and improvements introduced all the time. With our wheelchair ramps handling everyday accessibility and traffic calming equipment helping to make the roads safer, we decided to take on warehouse workplace safety ...

While many of our wheelchair ramps are perfect for temporary use and occasional access, often there is a need for a more permanent access solution. This is where our custom ramp service comes in. We can offer Part M ramps that are fully compliant with UK building regulations for disabled access. Just like our modular ramps, your custom solution ...