Emily Carhan's Articles

Discover the most and least accessible heritage sites in the UK and the best regions to visit the most mobility-friendly and popular sights.

Travel and Things To Do

The cost of living has become increasingly challenging for us all. Here's how you can make your pennies go further.

Health and Wellbeing

The Disabled Facilities Grant is available to those with disabilities who need to make accessibility changes to their homes. Here's what you need to know.

Health and Wellbeing

In this article we narrow down the best and worst stadiums for accessibility around the UK.

Travel and Things To Do

You may find that your mobility has changed and that you need assistance getting in and out of the bath safely. Here are some other advantages.

Bath Lifts

Over 100,000 British people are on the waitlist for an allotment. Here's how long you can expect to be on the waitlist and the regions with the longest waits...

Travel and Things To Do

Oak Tree Mobility has looked at the rapid rise in property values over the past four decades to compare the landscape for different generations looking to secure their own home.

Travel and Things To Do

To help demystify the dating scene, Oak Tree Mobility looks at what finding love in 2023 is like for the over 50s.

Travel and Things To Do

Elderly individuals may be at an increased risk for mental health issues due to a number of factors. Here are the top issues to look out for and recommended solutions.

Health and Wellbeing

Following Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis, the loneliness epidemic is on the rise. Find out where your region ranks on our Loneliness Index and the top factors contributing to social isolation.

Health and Wellbeing

Gen Z and Boomers often perceive themselves as different in many ways, but are they really as different as they think?A lot has changed for young people in the last 50 years thanks to technological and societal advancements. Here's what people of today really think.

Travel and Things To Do

Oak Tree has studied the data from the top 10 European countries with the highest disabled populations and discovered just how well the UK’s benefits stacks up in comparison.

Health and Wellbeing

If you’re in the process of researching beds that can do more to support mobility and health, you may be asking what is an adjustable bed, what is a profiling bed and what is an electric profiling bed? Oak Tree has all the answers.

Adjustable Beds

Mr Andrews' rise and recline chair has helped him to sit and stand with ease again. Learn all about him and how his chair made all the difference.

Rise and Recline Chairs

Many of us encounter mobility problems as we age and find that exercising can be tricky. Our personal trainer has helped us to design these easy home exercises that you can try from the comfort of your chair.

Health and Wellbeing

Many studies demonstrate the benefits of massage for easing mental and physical ailments. So, we’ve put together a list of thirty-one different illnesses or pains that massages can help.

Health and Wellbeing

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Find out how an adjustable bed can help you live with osteoporosis.

Adjustable Beds

You likely know that osteoarthritis is a disease endured by thousands of people in the UK every day. But did you know that the painful symptoms can be relieved through the use of a rise and recline chair?

Rise and Recline Chairs

On the back our new TV advert...rise, recline, relax...we look at the benefits of the 'rise' aspects of our products.

Rise and Recline Chairs

With springtime and the key growing season just around the corner...

Health and Wellbeing

How do they work, how long do they last and is it better to buy an electric recliner? Here's everything you need to know about manual recliners.

Rise and Recline Chairs

Data indicates that accessibility in the workplace has improved greatly in the last 10 years, but there is certainly more to be done.

Health and Wellbeing

If you or a loved one have recently been discharged from a stay in hospital or are struggling with mobility and require additional support with going to the loo, you may be wondering ‘what is a commode?’. Oak Tree Mobility explains the difference between a toilet and commode, and shares key features of the most popular products.

Health and Wellbeing

Choosing the right mobility aid can be a complicated and daunting process. To help you on your journey, Oak Tree has shared the most popular mobility aids and their key features. By the end of this blog post, you should feel more confident in choosing the right walking aid for you.

Health and Wellbeing

Typically in your lifetime, you will spend one-third of your life in bed, so we have a handy buying guide to help you find the perfect bedding.

Adjustable Beds