Yasmin Purnell, Author at Surewise - Page 9 of 10

Articles written by Yasmin Purnell

Our ‘Neon Day’ Fundraising Challenge For Carers Week

This year, Carers Week ran between 8 – 12th June. Carers Week dedicated to raising awareness, support, and spreading more information about the obstacles and challenges unpaid carers face in our society. The theme for this year’s Carers Week was “making carers visible”, and so for our activity to help raise awareness this year, the […]

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Your Total Mobility Scooter Buying Guide | Maintaining Your Scooter

Buying a mobility scooter can be life-changing for many people, giving you an entirely new level of independence to move around your neighbourhood without additional assistance. With so much to gain, it only makes sense that you’ll want to do your research to make sure you get a mobility scooter that best suits your needs. […]

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The Surewise Marathon: 26.2 Miles & £520 Raised For Carers UK

Taking part in the 2.6 challenge, our team decided on the Surewise marathon: a collective effort to raise money for Carers UK and run the equivalent of a marathon between us! Taking Part in the 2.6 Challenge Last Saturday 26th April, the London Marathon was supposed to go ahead. Thousands of people who had put […]

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Just 8% Of Carers Feel They Have Sufficient Breaks From Caring

Just 8% of carers feel that they currently recieve sufficient breaks from caring, according to new figures released by the national charity, Carers UK. One-third of carers said they would use a break from caring to attend their own medical appointments, while more than 50% of the carers interviewed (52%) said they would use their break to be able to see other family and friends.

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Charities Call For Stricter Regulations On Mobility Scooters

Mobility scooters were back in the headlines this month with a number of influential road charities calling for tighter restrictions on mobility scooter users, particularly scooters used on pavements. IAM Roadsmart, a leaving driver awareness group in the UK, suggests that those caught committing offences such as driving a mobility scooter under the influence of […]

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What Does Home Insurance Cover?

What Does Home Insurance Cover? Home insurance is not currently a legal requirement in the UK, but it does provide protection for your home and it’s contents against a number of circumstances, including natural disasters, damage, and theft. If you are a homeowner, your mortgage provider may require that you take out a building insurance […]

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6 Benefits of Owning a Mobility Scooter

A mobility scooter is a big investment for many people, so it’s understandable that you want to be sure you need one before committing to buying a mobility scooter for yourself. There is a huge range of benefits to owning a mobility scooter, and many people find that owning their mobility scooter provides more opportunities […]

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How To Properly Prepare Your Home For Sale In The Summer

With summer rapidly approaching, many people are no doubt preparing to sell their homes. Summer is the most popular time of year to sell in the UK, and it’s not hard to see why: blue skies and warmer temperatures put everyone in a better mood, and make houses brighter and more appealing to potential buyers. […]

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Carers Rights Day 2018: Know Your Rights As A Carer

Carers Rights Day is an annual event held to help carers find the support and advise they need, as well as to raise public awareness of the additional help carers need in their roles. Here, we provide a breakdown of some of the benefits you’re entitled to as a carer in the UK.

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4 Biggest Benefits of Decluttering Your Home

Whether you’re moving home, renovating, or simply in need of some more space, delucttering your home can have huge bonuses. Check out our guide to effectively clearing the clutter from your home here – and how to store it to keep it safe.

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How To Become A Foster Carer & Foster Carer Wages?

How Much Do Foster Carer’s Get Paid? Foster carers receive weekly payments to cover the cost of caring for a child. These payments varying depending on where you are living in the UK, what age the child you are caring for is, and if they have special needs. If you have certain skills or make […]

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