Ricability
Unit G03
The Wenlock
50-52 Wharf Road
London
N1 7EU
Tel: 020 7427 2460
Textphone (Minicom): 020 7427 2469
Fax: 020 7427 2468
Web: www.ricability.org.uk
Web: www.ricability-digitaltv.org.uk
Ricability is an independent research charity that publishes free, unbiased consumer reports for older and disabled consumers based on thorough professional research. All print reports are free - send a large stamped addressed envelope.
All reports are on the Ricability website; some are available in braille, tape and large print.
Ricability consumer reports cover:
- Household Products Reports:
- Riser recliner chairs (2010)
- Wheeled walking frames (2010)
- Pill box, dispensers & reminders (2010)
- Cars and driving. Reports include:
- Car controls (2008)
- Getting a wheelchair into a car (2010)
- Getting in and out of a car (2011)
- Choosing a car (2011)
- Motoring after amputation (2009)
- Motoring after brain injury (2011)
- Motoring after a stroke (2009)
- Motoring with arthritis (2009)
- Motoring with cerebral palsy (2009)
- Motoring with multiple sclerosis (2010)
- Motoring with restricted growth (2009)
- Online car measurement search guide to help people find a suitable car:
- 750 car model factsheet with key measurements and photos.
- Childcare products for disabled parents:
- Baby carriers, highchairs, pushchairs and safety gates (2002)
- Community alarms:
- Calling for help: a guide to community alarms (2004)
- Bathing:
- A guide if you have difficulty getting in and out of the bath (2011)
- Digital TV:
- Digital switchover advice and best buys on digital TV products www.ricability-digitaltv.org.uk
- Wheelchairs:
- Online electric wheelchair and scooter guide
- A user's guide to using public transport: wheels within wheels (2008)