Lady with severe disabilities connected to her new family, through an e-reader. Jackie has always loved to read, but because of her physical disabilities she has had great difficulty in turning pages and even keeping a book in place. She is unable to use a mouse or computer touch pad. The Disabilities Trust is increasingly investing in assistive technology for it’s services across the UK.

On 9th January, a brave team of service users from Ernest Kleinwort Court and volunteer helpers from our own Central Services Support, have been out skating on the ice rink at Brighton Pavilion. Despite the grim weather, all had great fun.

A team of volunteers from the Commercial Team from Eastbourne's NatWest bank have spent two days supporting physically disabled service users prepare for Christmas at Shinewater Court, a centre run by The Disabilities Trust, a leading national charity which provides high quality care, rehabilitation and support for people with complex needs.

Part of The Disabilities Trust, Disability Lifestyles provides specialist services for physically disabled people with complex and high dependency needs. We have 30 years’ experience in tailoring quality support packages for individuals, to enhance their independence and deliver cost effective outcomes in a person-centred environment.

Angela Woodhams thought she would never cook a meal again after being paralysed down her left side, but staying in our assisted flat at Shinewater Court in Eastbourne completely changed her mind.