Hobbies are a source of relaxation and are good for mental wellbeing. In particular, hobbies are a great way to connect with people and stave off feelings of loneliness. We can all be guilty of...
Hobbies are a source of relaxation and are good for mental wellbeing. In particular, hobbies are a great way to connect with people and stave off feelings of loneliness. We can all be guilty of...
There are many different apps out there and many of them can be helpful with regards to medication. I use Medisafe……... Customisation Medisafe allows for a good deal of customisation. When you first begin to...
Several countries, including New Zealand, are looking to ban single-use plastic straws, more specifically from restaurants, fast food outlets, and cafes. Currently, these straws are not biodegradable, and, as with many of these plastics, they...
It’s that time again when I need to renew my mobility parking permit, so it seemed timely to write a blog around it. Who is eligible? Your doctor must confirm that you fit one of...
I recently caught a snippet of a news article around Kiwi Build houses. I suddenly thought “How many of these will be built with accessibility in mind?” I sat down that evening and fired off...
Hi - My name is Carol, and I am the founder and director of BeFree.kiwi. Here’s my story. I was born, and grew up, in England (Portsmouth, a large naval city on the south...
When you first hear that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a life changing or life limiting condition, there are 5 stages of grief that we can all experience. Some don’t travel...
My name is Walter, and together with Carol, we make a great team. I started off living with a puppy raiser for about 6 months. There, I learnt to do the usual doggy commands...