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June 20, 2025


Top Tips for Choosing the Right Health Aid
A local authority nearby recently disclosed that they receive an average of one call per hour from residents encountering issues with a mobility aid supplier or the product itself. It is entirely unacceptable for something intended to enhance health to cause additional difficulties, and so we've crafted the following article to help you be better prepared when purchasing. Being more informed can lead to better value and more effective use of everything we purchase and especially when it comes to health aids.
Disability aids can assist us in living more independently when we face challenges such as mobility, communication, managing fall risks, and daily activities. Even minor adjustments can have a significant positive impact, but understanding what's available, what suits your needs, and how to find the best product for the task can be difficult.
COGNEWS has two sponsors in this area: Alliance Norse - Staffordshire Moorlands Facilities Grant Delivery Service and n-able, a sister company offering a comprehensive range of products led by Richard Cole. Richard works diligently nationwide to ensure people with health challenges receive fair treatment.
COGNEWS appreciates n-able's ability to operate with a significantly lower profit margin than others in their industry, offering better value for money. Being owned by local authorities, they maintain higher accountability standards and, as the delivery service for the facilities grant, possess expert knowledge of people's needs.
Our top tips on getting the item you need contains links to help you navigate your purchasing journey. This is best viewed here: https://www.cheadlecog.com/post/top-tips-for-choosing-the-right-health-aid. If you difficulty with digital access please call us on 073830 382219 or pop in to your local library.
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