World Osteoporosis Day takes place on 20 October each year. It's an opportunity to talk about bone health, but I think it's equally important to talk about confidence, independence and the everyday things that can make living with osteoporosis a little easier.

Sometimes, the first sign that someone needs a little extra help at home is something quite ordinary. Getting out of bed in the morning takes longer than it used to. Finding a comfortable sleeping position becomes difficult. Perhaps a husband, wife or family member has started helping with things that were previously managed independently.

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October each year. It is an opportunity to talk about mental health, but also to think about some of the less obvious things that can affect how we feel. At Fen Mobility Centre, most conversations don't start with mental health. They usually start with something much more practical.

The sad news of the death of Dame Esther Rantzen, aged 86, has prompted many people to reflect on an extraordinary life in broadcasting, campaigning and public service. For many of us, Esther will always be associated with That’s Life! and, of course, Childline. But there is another part of her legacy that feels particularly important to us at Fen Mobility Centre: The Silver Line.

A good armchair should be somewhere you can genuinely relax. But as we get older, recover from surgery or begin to experience changes in mobility, the chair we have always found comfortable may no longer be quite right. Perhaps getting up takes a couple of attempts. Maybe you find yourself pushing heavily through the arms of the chair, or you avoid putting your feet up because getting back up afterwards is difficult.

A fall can happen to anyone, but as we get older, or if our mobility, strength or balance changes, the consequences can become much more serious. For some people, the biggest impact isn't even the fall itself. It is the loss of confidence afterwards. Someone who has always been independent can suddenly become nervous about walking to the shops, using the stairs or even moving around their own home. The important thing to remember is that falls are not simply an inevitable

On Saturday 3rd October 2026, people, businesses and organisations across the UK will come together to mark Stoma Aware Day, an important annual campaign led by Colostomy UK. Here at Fen Mobility Centre in Ely, it is a day that means something to us. Earlier this year, we were delighted to become officially recognised as Stoma Friendly, following the assessment of our accessible toilet facilities by Colostomy UK.