en-gbChic Aid is an online store based in Leeds, West Yorkshire that sells coloured crutches that are anything but grey. People want to choose things that are attractive and pleasing. Colourful crutches are far more appealing and with the wide choice of colour and styles there is something to suit everyone. As the cost of crutches the same price as a pair of shoes people choose them as accessories to match their clothes and occasion.http://www.chicaidcrutches.co.uk/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMT88518dfe-5a78-4955-b61b-4d7cd729fe4d Published Date: 02 November 2009 By Kate McGarvey Customers in America who may be put off by the cost of P+P to America could do a lot worse than check out Cool Crutches by Jackie. Jackie is based in Canada, and I have spent 2 hours rcently talking to her on the Phone. Jackie and I share the same passionate belief that if someone has to use crutches, they should be able to get stylish, funky, cool crutches! Jackie's website can be found at http://www.coolcrutches.ca/ . Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/crutches-in-america-370.htmSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMTf0469dd7-b9e6-49e2-8c53-896b19a8a9f1 Published Date: 08 October 2009 By Kate McGarvey Chic Aid is very proud to be sponsoring singer/songwriter Sascha Taylor-Curtis. As the autobiography on her myspace page demonstrates, Sascha's approach to her need to use crutches reflects the attitude of Chic Aid; Needing to use crutches doesn't mean that you're unable to achieve in life! <SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="WORD-SPACING: 0px; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); TEXT-INDENT: 0px; WHITE-SPACE: normal; LETTER-SPACING: normal; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"> About Sascha Taylor Curtis <SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="WORD-SPACING: 0px; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); TEXT-INDENT: 0px; WHITE-SPACE: normal; LETTER-SPACING: normal; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"> I was born with a mild problem in my left foot that should’ve been easily corrected. However, I had a small fit when I was a few days old and received a lumber puncture which caused nerve and muscle damage. So I now use crutches to compensate for the weakness in the lower part of my left leg. I first developed a real love for music when I was 7 years old and got my first keyboard. I would spend my weekends writing songs and learning bits and bobs on the guitar so I could play and sing. When I was 14 I would busk with my boyfriend at Underground stations for a few hours a week to earn some extra cash. To this day, it’s still the best hourly rate I’ve ever made. I am self taught on the guitar and keyboard and reached grade 4 in singing. I have also studied music technology and I use Cubase to produce my songs at an amateur level. I usually write songs on the guitar, although sometimes I start with an instrumental track and add lyrics to it to produce a different sound. I have written over 60 songs and use my relationships, family and friends as inspiration. I sometimes write songs with a darker side – discussing controversial topics - even though I don’t feel this sort of mood matches the person I am. I feel that writing allows me to explore darker aspects of my personality that I wouldn’t normally show others. In most ways I am just like everyone else. I have dreams, aspirations and desires to succeed at what I love to do. However, I’m a girl who uses crutches and generally you don’t tend to see that on TV or in the charts. Hopefully that’s all about to change as I feel it’s time that people like me have someone to represent them in this industry. <SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="WORD-SPACING: 0px; FONT: medium 'Times New Roman'; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); TEXT-INDENT: 0px; WHITE-SPACE: normal; LETTER-SPACING: normal; BORDER-COLLAPSE: separate; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px"> You can listen to Sascha's music and follow her career on her site at http://www.myspace.com/OfficialSaschaTC Photos of Sascha can be seen on the customer photos page Customer Photos . Kate x Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/sascha-taylor-curtis-368.htmSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMTaa5cf607-66f1-487f-9e49-b2fd319ddf41 Published Date: 07 September 2009 By Kate McGarvey Introducing Kowsky. Kowsky are a German manufacturer of coloured crutches. From 21st September, Kowsky crutches and coloured walking sticks will be available to buy at Chic Aid. Even less reason to use boring, grey, noisy NHS crutches! Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/kowsky-crutches-365.htmTue, 28 Sep 2010 10:40:27 GMT090d79e3-e58f-4dd4-b17b-41678d40b998 Kowsky crutches Designed and manufactured in Germany by Erwin Kowsky GmbH &amp; Co. KG, Kowsky crutches meet the following standards: All products made by Erwin Kowsky GmbH &amp; Co. KG meet European Community standards and have a CE examination certificate. Erwin Kowsky GmbH &amp; Co. KG quality is EN ISO 9001:2008 and EN ISO 13485:2003 + AC:2007. /pages/kowsky-crutches-364.htmThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:18:52 GMT84997a75-3ffd-4285-b5fa-8eb719eb07fa Designed and manufactured in France by HMS-Vilgo, Vilgo crutches meet the following standards: All products made by HMS-VILGO meet European Community standards and have a CE examination certificate. HMS-VILGO quality is ISO 9001 version 2000 and ISO 13485 version 2003 The crutches from HMS-Vilgo are all available in the following choice of 18 colours Full cuff elbow crutches Height adjustable elbow crutches with articulated cuffs from Vilgo, are available in 3 sizes: • Standard (471) • Luxury (771) • XL (771L) The crutches can all be obtained in Vilgo's full range of colours. Please note that the cuffs and handles are not available in colours to match the tubes. Standard The adjustable standard crutches (471) measure 74cm / 97cm (29in / 38in), weigh 545g (1.2lbs) and are suitable for a user of weight up to 90kg (14st). Luxury The luxury (771) crutches are adjustable in two places; the length of the tube can be adjusted both above and below the handle. They measure 74cm / 97cm (29in / 38in), weigh 650g (1.4lbs) and are suitable for a user of weight up to 120kg (19st) XL Like the luxury crutches the XL luxury crutch can be adjusted in two places, the length of the tube is adjustable above and below the handle. Made of steel they measure 76 to 106cm (30 - 42in), weigh 1.5 kg (3.3lbs) and are suitable for people up to 180kg (28stone). Coloured comfort cuff elbow crutches Comfort cuff elbow crutches provide support for your arm, while being less restrictive for your clothes. Height adjustable comfort cuff crutches are available in 2 styles and are all available in Vilgo’s full range of colours: • Style • Ellipse Style coloured crutches The Style crutches have a black cuff with shafts available in a choice from the 16 colours in Vilgo’s colour range. Lightweight - weighing just 560g (1.2lbs) Height adjustable - height is between 73cm / 100cm (29in / 39in), Robust - suitable for a person of a weight up to 150kg (24st). Ellipse Designer crutches Ellipse,designer, half cuff crutches demonstrate the design and creativity that can go in to crutches! The Ellipse crutches get their name from the unique elliptical shape of the tube. Like the Style crutches, they too, have comfort half cuffs in black. Not only are they available in the usual choice of colours, but they have an additional flash of colour at the top of the stick and on the handle in a choice of colour from red, yellow, blue and mint green. The second colour doesn't only serve an aesthetic purpose; The band at the top of the crutch is made of a non-slip material, enabling the crutch to be rested against a table or similar object. The handle is shaped in such a way that the crutch can be safely rested against a wall against the coloured triangle at the back of the handle. Half-cuff crutches Half cuff elbow crutches offer less support for the user than full cuff crutches. They do, however, offer greater support than a walking stick. They are great if you are fed up of buttons being pulled off the cuffs of your clothes, and the line of your sleeves being ruined when putting your arm through full cuff crutches. HMS-Vilgo manufacture a half cuff crutch with matching coloured cuff. They are available in red, pastel green, apricot, lagoon, black and lilac. /pages/vilgo-crutches-363.htmSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMT0a549133-edf2-43a9-b5f2-844bd994a68d Published Date: 23 June 2009 By Kate McGarvey On Friday, I posted a pair of red (as I already mentioned here, red are so popular at the moment!) to a customer in Texas. I am not able to accept overseas orders on-line, but I am more then happy to accept orders over the telephone. Obviously post and packing charges will be higher ;-) An indication of post and packing costs is available on the chart below: Folding crutches 471/771/Cango/Style/Ellipse Europe £25.00 £25.00 USA £40.00 £40.00 Australia &amp; New Zealand £80.00 £80.00 Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/international-orders-357.htmWed, 09 Jun 2010 15:57:51 GMTfcf67522-5ace-48c9-ad5b-3dd8d03c5405 You can read customer comments about Chic Aid and the crutches that they have purchased from us; some customers have also sent photographs of themselves using the crutches that they purchased from Chic Aid. The pictures are available to view by clicking the headings above; and don't be shy - if you have any pictures of yourself with a pair of crutches that you purchased at Chic Aid, and would like to share them with us, then please send them as a .jpeg file attachment to chicaidekate@aol.com /pages/customer-photos-356.htmWed, 20 Apr 2011 10:05:44 GMT58fa521b-ce56-4d5e-b46c-4eaaef34f5e2 Delivery charges The standard charge for post and package to addresses in mainland UK is £12 50. These orders will be delivered by Fastway Couriers and deliveries are usually made next day. UK orders to areas outside the Fastway Courier franchise, and orders for small items, will be posted by 1st class recorded mail. This charge will cover up to three pairs of crutches to a single address. Please allow 28 days for delivery of goods. I do carry a large stock and should you wish to check whether a particular style and colour is in stock prior to placing your order, send an e-mail to kate@chicaidcrutches.co.uk or call me on 0113 2646292. A UK address and telephone number are required when placing an order online, however I am more than happy to take telephone orders from overseas customers. Post and package costs for overseas orders are as follow: Europe £25 North America £40 Australasia £80 If you are in North America, and are put off by the cost of delivery, you could do a lot worse than check out Cool Crutches by Jackie. Jackie is based in Canada. She and I share the same passionate belief that if someone has to use crutches, they should be able to get stylish, funky, cool crutches! Jackie's website can be found at http://www.coolcrutches.ca/ . Refund policy We hope you will be pleased with your purchase. Should you wish to return anything bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product provided it is in a fully resalable condition. Returns should be made within a resalable time (7 days) and in original, undamaged condition. If we find that the product has not been returned us in fully resalable condition, we reserve the right to refuse a refund on the item. If you are returning an item because of an error on our part or because it is damaged or defective, we will refund the delivery charges incurred in sending the item to you and pay your costs of returning it to us. Products we are Unable to Refund or Exchange We will refund your original delivery charge when a product is faulty or damaged, but not when a product is simply unwanted. Cancellation of orders Requests for cancellation of orders should be made by e-mail to kate@chicaidcrutches.co.uk A full refund will be made in respect of orders not dispatched prior to the receipt of the request for cancellation. Orders already dispatched will be subject to refunds as outlined above. None of the above conditions affect your statutory rights when goods are faulty, or not as described. Privacy policy 1. Introduction The purpose of this policy is to explain how Chic Aid collects, protects, and uses personal data. Chic Aid is committed to ensuring that any personal data supplied by its customers or is otherwise generated by its business activities is collected and processed fairly and lawfully. 2. What Types Of Personal Data Does Chic Aid Collect? Chic Aid needs certain personal data to enable it to provide its products to its customers. The personal data collected will generally include: customer name, postal address, e-mail addresses and order details. Chic Aid does not store any financial data from its website nor does it store any financial details on its databases. 3. How Does Chic Aid Obtain Personal Data ? Chic Aid obtains personal data from orders placed by customers and from enquiries made by customers and potential customers, (including information gathered at marketing events and via the Chic Aid website) services. 4. How Does Chic Aid Use The Personal Data It Holds? 4.1 Providing and Improving the Chic Aid Service. Most of Chic Aid use of personal data is necessary to enable it to provide a service to its customers, including order processing, delivery, and in order to answer customer enquiries. In addition, Chic Aid may also use personal data to improve on the level and type of service Chic Aid offers to its customers. As part of this interest in improving the service provided Chic Aid may process personal data for the purposes of sales analysis and customer usage statistics. 4.2 Direct Marketing Chic Aid may from time to time inform its customers about Chic Aid products and other information Chic Aid feels may be of interest. Customers and other recipients of information from Chic Aid may indicate at the time they first place an order with Chic Aid whether or not they wish to receive such information or at any later time by simply contacting Chic Aid as indicated in paragraph 9 below. 5. Does Chic Aid Transfer Personal Data Overseas? No. 6. To Whom Does Chic Aid Disclose Personal Data? Chic Aid will pass personal data within its internal departments in order to fulfill sales and support obligations. As a general rule, Chic Aid does not disclose personal data to unaffiliated third parties except where customer consent has been obtained, where Chic Aid is under an obligation by law to disclose personal data or where Chic Aid has contracted with third parties to assist in providing services to Chic Aid customers such as for delivery. 7. How Does Chic Aid Protect the Personal Data it Holds? Chic Aid takes customer confidentiality and security very seriously. Chic Aid has implemented appropriate internal security procedures that restrict access to and disclosure of personal data within Chic Aid. These procedures will be reviewed from time to time to determine whether they are being complied with and are effective. Chic Aid will also actively investigate and cooperate with law enforcement agencies any allegations of abuse or violation of system or network security. 8. Customers' Rights The law in certain jurisdictions (including countries within the European Economic Area) gives individuals whose personal data is held by Chic Aid specific rights to access and rectify personal data held about them. These include the right to: 8.1 obtain from Chic Aid, for a prescribed fee, confirmation that personal data is held, as well as a written description of such personal data, the purpose(s) for which it is being used, the source(s) of the personal data and details of any recipients; 8.2 request the deletion or rectification of personal data which is inaccurate; and 8.3 as explained in paragraph 4.2 above to object to any unsolicited information sent by Chic Aid regarding promotions or new products and services. 9. Contact Details If any individual wishes to contact Chic Aid regarding the personal data held about them or has any other question about Chic Aid's data privacy procedures, they should direct an email to chicaideKate@aol.com or send a letter to the direction of Chic Aid Customer Services Department at 100 Main Street, Scholes, Leeds, LS15 4DR. 10. Policy Updates As part of Chic Aid’s commitment to compliance with data privacy requirements, and to reflect changes in Chic Aid's operating procedures, Chic Aid may update the terms of this policy from time to time and will post the revised policy on this web site. &lt; VAT Chic Aid is not VAT registered and our prices do not therefore include VAT. Responsibility Chic Aid will not be responsible for any injuries you may suffer while using any goods purchased from Chic Aid disclaims any warrantor merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Chic Aid reserves the right to revise the above mentioned policies at any time. CHIC AID RIGHT TO USE FEEDBACK OR SUGGESTIONS YOU SUBMIT Chic Aid wants your voluntary feedback and suggestions on the service and products we provide so that we can continually improve the service for you and other customers. When you submit feedback and suggestions, please understand that Chic Aid needs to have full rights to use your feedback and suggestions without any encumbrances. /pages/chic-aid-policies-355.htmFri, 14 May 2010 13:55:39 GMT561444d4-d89c-48f1-9f24-8598d6ce6ab8 I love to receive from customers. If you would like to add your comments, drop me a line (I like to receive your feedback) e-mail Kate I have split the feedback that I have received into the years that it was sent to me and it is available to view by clicking on any of the links above ( Feedback Year) I also love receiving photographs of customers using the crutches that they have bought from Chic Aid. If you fancy sharing your Chic crutches look, please send your pictures to me as a jpeg file. You can view other customers with their crutches by using this link customer photos /pages/customer-feedback-354.htmSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMTae77d2ab-0e7c-4fa8-b9c8-4ab596b20a24 Published Date: 31 May 2009 By Kate McGarvey www.Uhad2bthere.co.uk is an online directory and disability website designed to help you find just the right information, support or equipment you need to live your life. This site is not just a directory. It has news, articles and factsheets too, which are a great way of keeping up with what is happening in the disability community. uhad2bthere was built and is maintained by people with disabilities, so if we don't know what we're talking about then no one does. I srtongly recommend that you check it out. Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/uhad2bthere-co-uk-351.htmSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMTa8e700d9-b489-40df-9b46-fda45a28b109 Published Date: 04 June 2009 By Kate McGarvey I used to have very negative ideas about what being disabled means. The first person to challenge my negative thoughts about disability, pointed out that people who wear glasses are, in the literal sense of the word, disabled; they are physically unable to perform a physical function without an aid; they need glasses to correct their vision. The second time that my views were challenged was by a counsellor. She asked me whether I had known anybody disabled growing up and I answered no. Then on further reflection, I said that I suppose there was my Gran, she was housebound due to severe arthritis, and needed to use a wheelchair or scooter to go any distance outside. And then I remembered my auntie, she was born with just two partially formed fingers on her right hand. The counsellor then asked me what I thought of as disabled and my answer was Stephen Hawkins! I had not thought of either of my relatives as being disabled as they both lived/live life to the full. When my gran died, aged 83, there were over 100 people at her funeral, because she had such an impact on other people’s lives. My auntie still works as a primary school teacher. At last I acknowledged that there is a whole spectrum of disability in which we are merely a shade. I personally feel that the more brightly coloured our accessories are, we are helping to eliminate the stupid negative images of disability such as those that I used to hold. Show everybody that being disabled doesn't mean being sad! Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/attitudes-toward-disability-352.htmSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:52:43 GMTce05ef36-7ff2-4ba6-ad5e-9853ed4cc56d Published Date: 21 May 2009 By Kate McGarvey When I wanted a pair of coloured crutches, I didn't actually think about why I wanted them. Or about the dramatic boost that they would bring. Looking back, I realise that I was embarrassed about using anything that would be an obvious sign of my disability. I didn't want the label of being disabled, and all that can suggest to people. I was embarrassed; other people seemed embarrassed to talk to me. If I wasn't actually invisible, I felt it and more importantly, I wanted to be. Without realising it, using coloured crutches changed my self image. I didn't look as though I was embarrassed by my crutches, so other people weren't embarrassed by them. Complete strangers would approach me just to talk about my lovely pink crutches. My self confidence grew. Coloured crutches really did change my life and I started my business to share that experience. Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon /pages/life-enhancing-crutches-350.htmThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:43:59 GMT5a1d0b3c-a175-4646-a506-7f1085744e34 Published Date: 28 May 2009 By Kate McGarvey Traditionally, the change in seasons has been accompanied by a change in the temperature; a change in the flowers that are growing; even the nature of the adverts on television (Adverts for summer holidays - ah yes it must be Boxing Day). Since starting Chic Aid, I am able to add the sale of crutches to this list. In the lead up to Christmas, I find that the most popular crutches are Ellipse crutches in black with a red cuff. In spring, my most popular colours are the more delicate, pastel colours; pink, lilac, pastel green. In summer, my most popular style of crutch are the IZP folding crutches – they can be stowed in the overhead locker on planes, or even put in suitcases folded up. I often hear from customers who are looking forward to getting their new, coloured crutches to take on holiday or to use at a wedding or another special occasion. These are the most common times for family snaps to be taken, so with this in mind, I am establishing a Chic Aid customer photo gallery. I am hoping to receive photographs from customers that show them using their Chic Aid crutches. If you have any photographs of yourself with the coloured crutches that you bought from Chic Aid that you would be happy to have included in the gallery, please send them to me at a JPEG file at ChicAideKate@AOL.com . Bookmark Using: Delicious Digg Facebook reddit StumbleUpdon /pages/seasonal-crutches-349.htmMon, 07 Feb 2011 16:26:06 GMT15bcd89a-bf80-44c4-810c-f03527a3f71d When we hear the word designer linked to a product, we often think of a named label being attached to that product. The Ellipse designer crutches don't have a name-designer, but they do display the strong evidence of the thought process that has gone in to designing them! The first thing makes that you notice design that these crutches have been designed, is the fact that they are elliptical in shape - not just the standard round pole that we may be more used to seeing. The next thing that you notice is the coloured band around the neck of the shaft in a colour that is picked up on the handle and in the small coloured triangle at the back of the cuff. The extra colour is not only for the sake of putting extra colour on the crutches. The coloured band is made from a non-slip material which reduces the chance of the crutch falling if you lean it against something like a table. The covering on the handle is rubber, helping these crutches to be more comfortable on your hands than the more standard plastic.With the coloured plastic triangled, the crutches and be balanced to lean against a wall. It is the obvious thought process that has gone into designing these crutches that make them designer. I have been using my designer crutches, in pastel pink with blue as the second colour, for 3 years now. Twice I have been tempted to try a different style of crutch, but I always come back to the designer crutches /pages/designer-crutches-28-1-11-1624.htmWed, 20 Apr 2011 09:41:23 GMTa8291fb6-2767-4c5d-b2c4-dd00bf35f800 For a few years now, people have been asking me whether I sold folding crutches with a full cuff and the answer has been 'no'. Not anymore! I am pleased to introduce The Quickstep. The quickstep is 67cm when folded and has full cuffs with anatomic handles. Of course, there is a downside - the quickstep is only available in 2 colours; grey and orange (The orange is not a bright orange and has been refered to as 'winter leaves'). See the quickstep here quickstep /pages/11-02-01-exciting-new-folding-crutches-1663.htmWed, 02 Feb 2011 11:09:57 GMTc2ba7926-e290-4970-8785-63286c32a7ed By e-mail: kate@chicaidcrutches.co.uk By phone: 0113 2646292 By letter: 100 Main Street Scholes Leeds LS15 4DR /pages/contact-chic-aid-1665.htmWed, 28 Dec 2011 12:09:44 GMT8fcd88ff-c32a-451b-b40e-744136cff06c Feedback received in 2011 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> Kate <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> Many thanks for the rapid sale last week for the black crutch. We had my works do on Friday night so I let my wife have the present early and she loves it. She just needs to get used to it not going clunk like the NHS ones !! <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> Hope you have a good Christmas. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> Thanks <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> Jon 19/12/11 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US" lang=EN-US> Hi Kate <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I purchased some fuschia crutches a couple of months ago and wanted you to know how many compliments I have received i.e. where did you get those crutches. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">My operation over, although wont know if it has worked for approx. 6-9 months , I have found the crutches comfortable to use and am now just about to go down to a single crutch. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thank you for your help whilst I was deciding which to purchase. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I will without hesitation recommend the company. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">With best wishes for a happy and peaceful Christmas and the New Year. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Kind regards <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Wendy 16/12/11 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> I hope you don't mind me contacting you but we bought one of your crutch bags and it has been fantastic. I just wanted to let you know that I have had so many comments about it as nobody appears to have ever seen one! Everywhere I go people remark on what a good idea it is - even when I was at the hospital recently in the plaster room the nurses thought it was fabulous. Anyway, just a bit of feedback for you! Kind Regards Brian (ebay customer) 17/11/11 Hi Kate, we have just received dan’s new crutches and they are excellent, thank you for your help – have passed on the details of your website to other friends whose kids walk with crutches. Thanks again Jo 21/10/11 Hello I found your website for chic aid and rang you. I purchased a pair in purple with mint green handles and they are great and so comfortable to use. I also had a pair of straps even though you advised that they wasn't very good on these crutches, but I have found them to be a great Thanks again Joanne 28/09/11 Hi, Just wanted to say thanks for the great service. I ordered my black crutches on Wednesday night and got them on Friday. I am very impressed and will be defiantly be using you again. Thanks again, Gem 04/07/11 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Hi Kate, I have already received my crutches from you, I am amazed at your excellent service it is always so professional and helpful. You won t remember but I purchased some blue and black designer open cuff crutches for my son a couple of years ago and he absolutely loves them. I am having a replacement hip soon and it is awful now anyway so I shall get a bit of practice with mine now before my op. Thank you so much Best regards Pam Eastwood 28/06/11 Hi Kate, My Mother's crutches arrived today, great service! Do you sell black ferrules for when the originals ware out? I've tried for years to get "unusual" crutches for my Mum but only found them for kids, not adults. I will certainly pass on your details for others that ask, my Mum's kept your card in her purse just in case anyone asks. Cheers Neil.15/06/11 Dear Kate, My fab, new crutches arrived on Tuesday and I just have to say how pleased I am with them. They are so smart and I'm pleased with how quiet they are, no more awful tap-tapping as I go! I'm so glad I found your website and wanted to write to say thankyou. Kind regards, Carol 20/05/11 Hi Kate, I'm loving my crutches - thank you very much! Regards Amanda Cooke 18/5/11 <SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Hi Kate, <SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> <SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Thank you so much for my brilliant crutches which arrived about half an hour ago - thank you for the speedy and excellent service. I am chuffed to bits with my lilac crutches and will be very proud to use them. <SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> <SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Kind regards, <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> Wendy 12/03/11 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Hello Kate <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Crutches arrived this morning as you promised. I do not usually confirm arrival of packages but your service has been so helpful and friendly I thought I would just say thankyou. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Best regards <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Gerry 10/04/2001 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> hi Kate, <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> love my new lilac crutches thanks, even my physio was well impressed :) <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Amanda 07/04/2011 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> /pages/feedback-2011-1816.htmWed, 20 Apr 2011 09:41:35 GMT7e4250a3-12e4-4eab-8f4d-5a651b81c2e9 Chic Aid crutches will be closed from 29th July 2011 until 15th August 2011. It will still be possible to place orders online, but please note that there will be no deliveries during this period. We’re having a holiday and being my first for 4 years, I think that we deserve it ? Kate /pages/holiday-2011-1868.htmThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:16:34 GMTf2f9ca35-c8bd-4a23-bd48-8df2ab2e3abe HMS-Vilgo Colours You can see the full range of HMS-Vilgo’s colours in the picture below, please note that crutches are only available in any particular colour if that colour appears in the colour choice drop down menu at the point of sale: /pages/hms-vilgo-range-of-colours-1869.htmThu, 28 Apr 2011 19:19:44 GMT8f508b81-b568-49d9-9c6b-ed45ef58af4d I am becoming so technical (alright, so I am still lagging behind somewhat, but at least I'm trying!) Chic Aid cannow be found on Twitter :-) To follow Chic Aid just click on the following link Follow Chic Aid on Twitter /pages/twitter-1880.htmWed, 04 May 2011 11:55:00 GMT4c0217a3-5b7c-4d50-a50a-8220de4ca16d In the week commencing 16th May, I have 3 hospital appointments booked. I am expecting that orders will be dispached, however, there may be some small delay in receipt of orders. Thank you for being patient during this time. Kate /pages/week-commencing-16-05-11-1882.htmThu, 23 Jun 2011 13:12:20 GMT21cae5d6-e46c-4940-9634-0a351ab8bf42 I have been very busy working with Jimmy Gittins to introduce a range of crutches in club colours. Many different types of clubs have supporters who use crutches. Why not show your support for your club by having crutches which reflect your team colours? The Ellipse designer crutches have been our choice for the extra personalisation; With Jimmy’s RFL background, we have initially acquired a sample of crutches in Rugby club colours. Watch out for photos coming soon! /pages/club-colours-1981.htmMon, 05 Sep 2011 13:25:36 GMTe9f1f507-f367-4df9-a3ea-ce57a2d47c4a It is becoming a bit of a habit, me apologising for not having updated my blog for so long, so I won't bother this time. Suffice to say I have been busy - both personally and with Chic Aid! Some of you are aware that Chic Aid was closed for two weeks at the beginning of August; I had a holiday! 16 family members spent a fortnight in a chateau between Tolouse and Carcasonne in the south of France. We actually managed to get some sun down there and with no mobile phone or internet access, I had a proper break - I even read a couple of books, something I used to do a lot, but don't seem to do so much with my attention being given to either my phone or the computer. There are so many gadgets to make your life easier today, but the gadgets seem to take up time, leaving you (or certainly me!) feeling as though there is less time to do anything :-( Having a holiday takes up a lot more time than the 2 weeks that you are actually away; there is clothes shopping to do and packing before you go, then when you get back, you need to adjust to fit back into your daily routine ;-) Meanwhile, there have been The School Holidays. Joe has been very good; 2 weeks in France with 4 cousins and a swimming pool helped to occupy him, as did a week in Wales with his Dad and another week spent at his dad's house, but now, he is bored. I am so looking forward to him going back to school on Wednesday. On to Chic Aid, I really have been busy here too! For a long time, I have felt frustrated whenever I see a sports personality on the news using grey crutches following a temporary injury; surely a member of a sports team would want to demonstrate their alliegance to the club they play for,despite being temporarily unable to play. With this in mind, and interest in the idea from Jimmy Gittins, a former profesional Rugby League player, I approached HMS-Vilgo about customising the Ellipse designer crutches for use by injured players or team supporters. Chic Aid is delighted to introduce Ellipse crutches in Club Colours. Hopefully, I will soon have photos of supporters included on the Customer photos page of the Website ( HINT HINT ) Kate /pages/what-has-chic-aid-been-up-to-2119.htmTue, 04 Oct 2011 13:50:19 GMTc15b6711-1b52-42e5-a96e-7bab02081e6c Gosh it’s been busy at Chic Aid! I am having a new brochure put together so spent one morning with the guys from the design company , photographing crutches (and being photographed myself :)) I also had a visit from my direct contact at Kowsky and her boss. We have agrees a price reduction to me for Kowsky crutches, a reduction that has been reflected in the price of Kowsky crutches at the Chic Aid website. Most now cost 15% less than they did in October! After such glorious weather this week, we are now hearing that temperatures will be dropping to much nearer the seasonal average this week. I have also heard from a few different sources that Winter this year could be as bad as the winter experienced last year :( With this in mind, I have started to place orders for ice spikes for crutches. They were a big seller last year and if you weren’t one of the customers who bought a pair, it may be worth getting your pre-order in early! Talking of seasons brings my mind to the Seasonal celebration – Christmas. A pair of coloured crutches are a great idea for your Christmas present list – especially if they are in one of the Brilliant (Metallic) colours from Kowsky. Or if you are going to a Christmas party before Christmas, treat yourself and finish off your party outfit with a pair of stylish crutches. Kate x /pages/october-2011-update-2139.htmSun, 16 Oct 2011 11:17:39 GMT5f444cf8-6d46-4b91-b94c-e1c12502fe64 The Chic Aid Blog can now be followed at chicaidcrutches.me where I am adding regular posts and Chic Aid news. /pages/new-chic-aid-blog-2159.htmWed, 28 Dec 2011 12:41:30 GMTb102fe8b-5bdb-4148-9f75-2361d4308f19 <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 22pt"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> It’s Christmas! <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> As Noddy Holder once said, It’s Christmas, and here are some Chic Aid customers, celebrating in style, with their Chic crutches: <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <IMG style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; FLOAT: right; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="/Sites/31/Media/User%20photos/Neil's%20mum%201.jpg"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> Neil's mum is enjoying the pink crutches that she <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> received for Christmas. <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; FLOAT: none; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" src="/Sites/31/Media/User%20photos/Neil's%20mum%202.jpg"> <SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> /pages/its-christmas-2268.htmWed, 17 Nov 2010 12:04:00 GMT4d325ee1-8227-4be8-abec-281afbb05331 As of 18th October 2010, Chic Aid became VAT registered. Most of my customers will not be affected by this change in status as items purchased for the use of a person who is chronically sick or disabled, in conection with their illness or disability are zero rated. It will however mean that I will be asking questions as to the nature of the qualifing medical condition. /pages/vat-1152.htmWed, 17 Nov 2010 14:35:28 GMTc1aa38f7-e9f9-4f32-9a5b-dce30c0b4776 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: rgb(64,64,64); FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Propolis and me <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: rgb(64,64,64); FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> Five years ago, I visited a honey bee exhibition. At the exhibition, I read about various products produced by the honey bees that spanned the obvious i.e. honey through to products that I had never heard of before. Propolis was one of the products that I had never heard of before. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> Bees use propolis as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive but it has also been used by natural medicine practitioners for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations , viral diseases, ulcers , superficial burns or scalds. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> Propolis is also believed to promote heart health, strengthen the immune system and reduce the chances of cataracts . Old beekeepers recommend a piece of propolis kept in the mouth as a remedy for a sore throat. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> I decided to see whether propolis could do anything for me. I purchased a tub of propolis capsules from www.beehealth.co.uk . The standard recommended dose was between 1 and 4 capsules/ day but after researching on the internet, the suggested supplementation for M.S. is 7 capsules/ day. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> There was no miracle cure. I continued to experience M.S. related issues and my general condition continued to deteriorate; I am now a regular wheelchair user for any distance over 50 metres, however I continue to be able to walk for shorter distances. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> On a few occasions I have thought that my propolis habit was expensive for something I wasn’t sure was actually doing anything for me and have stopped taking it for a few weeks. I went back onto the propolis after realising that I was finding it increasingly difficult to walk, even around my house. I became more mobile at home again when I resumed taking the capsules. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #404040"> Given my experience, I would recommend it to anyone with M.S.or any other mobility problems /pages/17-11-2010-my-propolis-experience-1209.htmWed, 12 Oct 2011 18:38:25 GMTadbf29b6-3d2c-4ac6-bcb7-35a28d2f98b7 What is VAT Exemption / Relief? In a nut shell VAT exemption allows chronically sick or disabled people to buy eligible items at 0% VAT thus saving them money. Who is eligible for VAT relief? To be eligible for VAT relief the government says you have to fit the following criteria, Charities – simply provide your charity number. A person is ‘chronically sick or disabled’ if he/she is a person: * with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities; * with a condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes; or * Who is terminally ill. Important Note: It does NOT include a frail elderly person who is otherwise able-bodied or any person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as with a broken limb. What proof do we need to provide? In order to waive VAT on your purchase, the government requires a simple declaration to be made as to the nature of your disability at the time of ordering. No proof of your disability need be shown to any party at any time. Its very easy to claim VAT relief, all we need to know is the name, address &amp; disability of the person the item is for &amp; what there chronic sickness or disability is. We don’t need a doctor’s letter or any reference numbers. If you believe that your purchase falls into the above criteria, please give us a call, or send an e-mail to request the short VAT waiver form. Which Items are eligible? VAT Exemption only applies to certain items; these are items which have been designed to be used by someone who is chronically sick or disabled. Examples of such products are Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Bath Lifts &amp; many more daily living aids. Displayed Prices The prices that are displayed on our website exclude VAT. Things to Remember We do NOT decide if an item is or isn’t exempt &amp; we don’t make any more or less money if we charge you VAT or we don’t charge you VAT. If you do not complete the VAT ememption form, or you are not eligible for VAT relief, we are obliged to charge you the full 20% VAT on the whole of your order. If you fail to return any VAT emeption forms to us we WILL invoice you for the outstanding VAT. Not all of our products are eligible for VAT relief, so we are obliged to charge VAT for those products even after you complete this form. Visit HM Revenue &amp; Customs VAT for disabled people section http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/consumers-disabled.htm /pages/vat-exemption-1226.htmWed, 20 Apr 2011 16:19:56 GMT41101469-f7ea-4600-b382-75f82d57c82b Kowsy Crutches With Anatomic Handgrips Kowsky has been in business in the field of orthopedics for the last 100 years. As you have come to expect from Chic Aid, The Look matters but with Kowsky, anatomic handgrips, Comfort is priority. The anatomic softgrip is made from a soft material and is very gentle on your skin. It prevents users from getting blisters and sore hands as a result of pressing and leaning on the handles. The Kowsky anatomic soft crutches are designed to give maximum comfort and support. So here you have it STYLE and COMFORT Click here to see crutches by Kowsky Quickstep Walking Aids How can the Quickstep Walking Aid not be in our featured products list? Described as a walking aid, to emphasise it’s difference in appearance from conventional crutches, the Quickstep was designed by an engineer in consultation with crutch users and the result is the Rolls Royce of crutches! OK, what makes it so different? • It’s telescopic folding action enables it to fold to a length of 67cm • Extension length is remembered for use; when using the crutches and extending the height, they stop extending at the remembered point. • The folded crutches are designed to be self supporting, with the cuff having three small feet to stand the crutch up on. Alternatively, they can be clamped onto a table by lowering the cuff extension to clamp the table between the cuff and the handle. • They don’t look like standard crutches! Click here to see the quickstep Winter Ferrules Frost and ice present problems for getting around to everyone; when you use crutches or a walking stick, it is an even bigger problem. Winter ferrules address the extra hazards of using you crutches on an icy surface.The ferrules are fitted with spikes in their base. The spikes can be lowered for use outside, then very easily be retracted into the ferrule to avoid damaging floors when you go indoors. Click here to see Winter ferrules /pages/featured-products-987.htmTue, 28 Sep 2010 13:32:14 GMTeabb6ca2-efa1-4e15-ae52-3feb75099185 With a publishing history going back 15 years, Able magazine has become a trusted and respected voice in today’s disabled community. In 2008, we introduced the Able Star Rating Awards which offer a dependable, independent evaluation of a wide range of products (we’ve already covered everything from disability-friendly phones to impressive off-road power chairs) by the real experts – disabled people and carers who have used them on a day-to-day basis and then told us what they think! Chic Aid are very proud to have received a 4stars award in recognition of the products and service that we offer :-D /pages/able-magazine-award-28-9-10-991.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 11:02:05 GMT6757ce46-63ef-45b9-809d-61eeafcbd36f Feedback received in 2009 Hi, Kate. They're here, and they're gorgeous and comfortable and quiet. Thanks! Deb 04/12/09 Dear Kate, Just thought I'd let you know that my purple crutches have arrived,and they are perfect. They are incredibly light and of course a great colour. Why have boring walking aids when you can have something that shows you still have a personality even if your legs don't work properly !!!! THANKS SO MUCH SHARON. 13/08/2009 Hello Kate My folding crutches which I ordered last week arrived this afternoon and I am delighted with them, so much nicer than the NHS crutches that I have been using for the past 4 years. I have just ordered a pr. of black full cuff crutches which I am hoping will be delivered by Friday of next week in time for my holiday. Thank you for your service. Yours sincerely Sylvia 27/5/2009 Hello Kate Just to let you know that my comfort cuff crutches arrived this morning and I am over the moon with them. They are so comfortable to use and the colour (lilac) is just perfect. They are so much more 'me' than the hospital grey ones!! Thank you so much for the prompt service and speedy delivery and I will highly recommend you to all my friends. My only problem now is which colour to order next!!! Mary 08/09/2009 Hi Kate I just wanted to say a big thank you for sending my crutches out so quickly! They only took 2 days from the day of order to the day I received them. I already have the folding crutches in Pink and decided that I needed a more sombre pair for serious occasions so I ordered them in Black. Now having a think about what colour to order next!!! Wishing you well and I hope that the business continues to thrive. Lisa 05/05/2009 /pages/feedback-2009-590.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 11:02:19 GMT5c914aad-b602-4ec2-ba8c-ab786320a077 Feedback received in 2008 Kate, Thank you so much for the crutches which arrived today. I used the purple one to get up to school and Eva came out squealing oh wow mummy its gorgeous! The handle is much more comfortable than the NHS ones! It is a great service you offer, you are a star - shame that we are in need of crutches in the first place, but hey, we have to make the best of things. I cant tell you how chuffed I am with my new image! I hope things go well for you and the business in the future. Best wishes Steph 19/09/08 I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for sending my crutches out so quickly! I only ordered them on Monday and received them yesterday! I was recommended the folding crutches by a friend on Facebook who has them, so I finally took the plunge and ordered them in pink. I love them, my husband thinks that they are great too, I'm now drawing up a wish list of colours that I would like. I’m really pleased with them! Wishing you well and good luck with the business, I'll definitely be recommending your services. Lisa 04/07/2008 Thanks again for the crutches - sell yourself more - get at the top when people do a search. You deserve to be noticed!! Deb 25/06/08 I will now have a look to see what colour my next pair will be..co-ordinating crutches certainly make a difference., hope you are well, regards Erica x Erica 18/06/08 Just have to say a big thank you for the fantastic service. My blue lagoon folding crutches arrived this morning, and for the first time for years I'm really looking forward to being at my daughter's dance show tonight amongst all her friends. I'm quite excited at the thought of going out with my new crutches - thank you. I only wish I'd taken the plunge ages ago and ordered these from you on-line before. I was worried about all the horror stories we hear about folks buying things over the internet, but I have to say this couldn't have been easier (and safer). So cheers Kate, and keep up the good work. (I'm definitely going to get some full cuff pastel green ones from you next month!) Rosie 23/05/08 /pages/feedback-2008-591.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 11:02:35 GMT75d835c7-6e47-42db-a8a8-3cec1bb324b2 Feedback received in 2007 Hi Just wanted to say Thank You for a prompt and efficient service. The crutches arrived yesterday. The pink and mint green is a fabulous combination and my wife is over the moon with them. The first trip out with them was to the local supermarket, where every other person commented on them. There were of course the usual fuddy duddies who just stared lol. Thank you once again. Richard Parker 01/12/2007 Hi Kate I just wanted to say a big thankyou for sending my crutches out so quickly! I only ordered them on Thursday and received them yesterday! They look so much nicer in pastel blue than NHS metal grey and I’m really pleased with them! There were plenty of websites for funky walking sticks but yours was the only website I came across for nice, affordable coloured crutches. Wishing you well, Regards, Louise 24/11/2007 Hi Kate, I just thought I would let you know that the crutches arrived safely yesterday, thank you so much! They are absolutely brilliant, I love them. I'm off on holiday this week so will be proudly sporting my funky new accessories! Thanks again and well done on such a great website. Love Anne xx 17/11/2007 I have to say I didn't feel so much of a difference until I had to go back to using my NHS crutches because of the stopper incident and they are oh so awful lol!!! Anyway I work in the airport in Belfast and so many people have asked me where I got them so I’ve passed on the address so hope I get ya some new business!! Amy Belfast 30/10/07 Hi Kate Just like to say a big THANK YOU received the crutches and over the moon with them . I have left your feedback please leave mine when you have time. its been an absolute pleasure dealing with you . I put your shop on the forums I go on !!! xx christine I absolutely love my pink ellipse crutches and have relegated my home sprayed pink crutches to the shed!!!!! loving your coloured crutches Sarah Preston 21/07/07 Hi Kate, Got the crutches yesterday and Dad loved them, thank you so much Amanda x Hemsworth 14/07/07 Hello there, Just wanted to say thank you so much for the lovely pink crutches, and for the super-fast delivery! I am so pleased to be able to go off on my holiday without those nasty uniform grey things...yuk..they make me feel so decrepid! I am so happy I found you, thank you so much. You have absolutely made my day! Loraine Soham 11/07/07 I was a very satisfied customer until my friend saw my crutches and wanted them for herself!!! Being such a good friend, I have given my beautiful blue crutches to her Ah well, at least I knew where to come back to, I'm looking forward to my new pair arriving. Heather - Nettybridge 01/07/07 What a great idea!!!. Since I became a bit less mobile (full-time crutches/wheelchair) thanks to the lovely MS, like you I have become totally mad about co-ordinating sticks - specs and sticks are the new shoes and handbag, don't ya know!! ;-) I've got pairs in brushed bronze, dark red and the usual black folding jobbies, but the idea of 16 different colours..... wowee!! Helen B - Edinburgh 18/06/2007 I hate using crutches because everyone stares and it makes me really insecure. I'd really like to just go out and feel comfortable about being on crutches - only if they're there to slightly take some weight off my feet. I've been looking for ages for 'funky' crutches - I found some in America but they were something like $200 without shipping and without customs/tax. There were others on ebay but they weren't full colour and it looked slightly odd with blue/red etc against medical silvery grey. So THANKYOU for doing what you're doing! Hopefully I stop feeling like I'm 90 not 19! Kayleigh 15/06/2007 /pages/feedback-2007-592.htmFri, 10 Dec 2010 14:55:59 GMT19df92c0-c67a-43f6-9fd7-cb3afbdc8d96 Feedback received in 2010 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> Hello Kate, <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> I'm just sending you this e-mail to tell you how happy I am with my new crutches. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> They were delivered today and they are stunning. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> I went for a little walk already and they're so comfortable. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> I can't wait to show them off <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> Thank you so much! <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> Warmest regards, <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> Isabel 10/12/10 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Teacher; FONT-SIZE: 18pt" Roman?? New ?Times Pet?,?serif?;mso-fareast-font-family: s> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Handwriting'; COLOR: #0000cc; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"> Dear Kate, <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: #0000cc; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"> Just a quick note to say thank you for the rapid despatch of the ice-spikes, which are proving a very useful attachment to walking-sticks. Good product and excellent service. <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Catherine G 03/12/10 <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Hi Kate Just a little note of thanks. My crutches arrived this morning and I am thrilled with them, they have style!! All good wishes Melanie Cooper Kate Thank you for palm pads which arrived Tuesday..brilliant and matching..you really are a star..so many people ask where I got purple and pink crutch..and I tell them of course!!! A brilliant company run by a clever lady who just makes us needy people smile every day! sue miller x 07/10/10 Hi Kate These folding crutches I purchased from you last year are fantastic and much more comfortable to walk with – and more practical! Everyone admires them! Yours sincerely, Liz McNee 10/09/10 Kate!! New purple and pink crutches here and the french elbow strap..very clever and gorgeous colours..thank you! Suspicious partner thought they must be for children..looked too light etc but printed off specifications and he's convinced and impressed! is it possible to get L/R shaped palm grips to fit at all?...pink or purple would be pushing my luck I imagine??..let me know Fantastic quick and friendly customer service..read history..a clever woman saw the need for herself and then went on to change peoples' lives! thank you. Sue Miller 10/09/10 Dear Kate My blue crutches have arrived safely, and I am delighted with them. Ever since I saw a French fellow patient with a pair when I was in hospital, I have been trying to find a shop that sold them - without success. I congratulate you on having the initiative to track them down and stock them (and also on your speedy service). I wouldn't be surprised if before long I am tempted to order another pair in a different colour. With kind regards Jane 08/09/10 Hi Kate Just a quick note to say how pleased I am with the crutches! So comfortable, and the folding is very convenient. I have put a link to your site on my blog, in my article about Broken Femur Essentials! http://dreamsandreality-jj.blogspot.com/2010/09/broken-femur-essentials.html Kind regards Jenny 05/09/10 Hi Kate, I used my single crutch this morning ( I was in my electric wheelchair ) and was thrilled with the whole performance but know I need to practice as when I paid for my food at the butchers I had a little bit juggle but managed and it is surprising how the colour attracted help like bees around the honey-pot!! I have decided to defer my decision on the magnets until I see how I go and may or not get back to you. I have just written to the O.T. at Disability North at The Dene Centre (she gave me your address) to express my delight with the whole purchasing thing - including your helpful support - and felt your company left the others outstanding both in design and particularly weight of the crutches; what a joy not to come back with extra shoulder girdle pain and it may defer my shoulder replacement!! I shall be in touch when I get home if I change my mind and once again "Many Thanks", Kate. Kind Regards,, Joan 19/08/10 Hi Kate WOW!!! I love my crutches!!! They came Friday, which was absolutely fantastic as I was just being discharged from hospital on the same day and felt like a Princess when I left the ward with my funky pink crutches!! I am so pleased with them and now wonder why I put up with my boring, grey, soulless NHS ones for so long. One question I meant to ask was can you get hold of purple ferrules separately, as I'm sure they will wear out? Kindest Regards Maxine xx 19/07/10 Good Evening Just a quick e-mail to say many thanks for sending my order so quickly. I am very pleased with the fuschia crutches - are they a new colour. I can see some of the colours on the website but not all the colours that are available (in the style of crutch I like). Will you be updating the page that depicts the colours available? I will e-mail you some more photos in due course. Best Wishes. Deirdre Hi Kate, Just to thank you for your delivery of the crutch which my friend collected from his neighbour this evening, very efficient and will be a great help to me coping with Gatwick Airport on Friday and Saturday. Many thanks Peter 23/06/10 Hello Kate!! Just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know I received my beautiful Pink Crutches this afternoon!! They are gorgeous, so much more lighter than my previous pair of elbow crutches, and no clicking every time I walk!! I am so very pleased to get rid of my NHS looking drab grey pair, and feel these will give me more confidence in myself, letting people know that I accept my crutches as part of me, and therefore I shall make them look pretty and accessorize!!! Thank you so much for these gorgeous "accessories" I will more than likely be back for more in a different shade!! Thank you again Lisa 11/6/10 Hi Kate My crutches arrived this morning, im so pleased with them.. they even match the colour of my car! (I want that car!!! Kate) Thanks again. Claire 11/6/10 Hi, Thank you so much for all the help you have given me - what a brilliant service you offer. I am delighted with my new folding crutches &amp; am really pleased with the colour choice (they arrived so quickly too). The cuff takes a bit of getting used to - but I'm getting there!! One tiny niggle from the manufacturers point - the extension piece is not coloured - which as I'm not tall at all only a short piece of grey metal shows - sorry, but I had to mention it. Now - which colour would I like next.... Thanks again, Rosemarie 23/5/10 Hi Many thanks it arrived before I had got out of bed!!! amazing service. Thanks for all the advice and the friendly chatter yesterday. No more falls for me now. Thanks again Best wishes Chris 14/05/10 Hi Kate Just thought I'd let you know that my crutches arrived safely this morning as promised and I absolutely love them! Thank you so much for your assistance and it was a pleasure speaking to you yesterday. I wish you all the very best for your business and your future personally. Kind Regards, Suzy x 14/05/10 Hi Kate, just wanted to let you know how much I am pleased with my new lilac crutches. I have chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis and have recently had a new hip replacement. which is great. Alas my knees need replacing too. After using the NHS crutches I realised that they helped me to get up and down stairs without having to suffer that awful pain for days after. So I use my new crutches when I am out and about, and I can now return the NHS ones so that someone else can benefit from them. They are a great colour too. Thank you with best wishes Tina. x 08/05/10 Dear Kate, Just to say thank you for the excellent service you provided to me yesterday. My lilac crutches (hitherto known as my purple sticks of awesomeness!) arrived today and are fabulous! You'll no doubt be hearing from my mum in due course who has promised to buy me a pink pair for my birthday in July - she was much in admiration of them Thanks again Kate Tracy 17/03/10 Hi Kate, a huge thank you for once again providing such a prompt and reliable service. My new crutches are brilliant and I'm so pleased with the comfy handles. We have snow again today so will shortly be trying out the Winter Ferrules with the wheel away ice-spikes. I couldn't believe it when the parcel arrived 23 hours after I ordered them!! - How's that for service!!! Thank you. Best wishes, Rosie Rosie 02/02/10 HI CHIC AID! CAN I JUST SAY,I'M ABSOLUTELY THRILLED WITH MY NEW PINK CRUTCHES! I'VE BEEN ON CRUTCHES FOR 3 YEARS AND MY ONLY REGRET IS,THAT I DIDNT BUY THESE MARVELLOUS CRUTCHES SOONER! POSTAGE AND SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT.BUT MOST OF ALL,THE PINK CRUTCHES HAVE BRIGHTENED UP MY LIFE.THANKS SOOO MUCH,GOD BLESS YA! TAKE CARE,FAYE Faye 18/01/10 /pages/feedback-2010-593.htmTue, 28 Sep 2010 12:43:26 GMT933721a8-cc6f-45da-bc8f-37784583508b Victoria didn't want her grey, NHS crutch to be a focal pont on her wedding photos. The solution was a white half cuff crutch from Chic Aid. She decorated the grey handle and cuff with white ribbon and flowers. The result was a crutch that was a focal point for all of the right reasons Spot the Chic Aid Customer! Carrying on the wedding theme, it isn't just the brides who go for Chic Aid crutches! Lilian had chosen a red outfit to wear to her son's wedding and was delighted to find a red crutch to go with it! Just in the pink! Mrs Just was in the pink for her daughter's wedding. She told me 'My pink crutches were a big hit with my outfit at my daughter's wedding...It was the first time that I haven't cared about using crutches in 18 years. Lynn's wedding I had to really look to notice Lynn's crutch! Lynn also got a white crutch which she decorated with ribbons and flowers and she looked radiant! Lin's niece's wedding Lin sent me this photo of her proudly using her new fuschia crutches at her niece’s recent wedding. She told me 'so many people commented on them and I got lots of compliments – I was even asked for your web address by a couple of ladies, so hopefully you might acquire a couple of new customers! My only disappointment is, for some reason my outfit and the crutches do not completely match in the photo, but in “real life” they were a perfect colour match!!' /pages/wedding-photos-622.htmFri, 16 Dec 2011 09:31:01 GMTc3734ef3-907b-42aa-9bd6-0c84fb3c94b7 Holiday photos! Folding crutches are ideal for travel they can be fitted in the overhead lockers during flights, or tucked away under seats. Jeans holiday in the USA looks almost as fabulous as her pastel green folding crutches ;-) These photos were taken in Utah; wish our sky looked like that! It looks like mint green is a very popular colour for holiday crutches! Here we see Ann taking her first tentative steps with her new crutches :-) Clair didn't have mint green for her holiday in Guernsey; her lilac crutches are looking good! /pages/holiday-photos-623.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 18:07:08 GMT775b4a6d-7fec-4788-bea1-2c95d5fd35de Deirdre has bought a couple of pairs of crutches from Chic Aid - now she is able to choose which pair will best match her outfit. Here is Deirdre with her Lagoon crutches (Left) and her Orange crutches (Middle+Right) Not only did Sara provide this picture of herself with her Lilac crutches, but she also provided a fantastic review of the comfort pads. You can see the comfort pads and Sara's review of them by clicking here /pages/customers-at-home-624.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 18:07:12 GMTb3905f4f-33b4-43c4-8bfc-b2b56e58db30 POP goes Chic Aid! Sascha is a very talented singer/songwriter; she is a permanent user of crutches and is being sponsored by non other than Chic Aid! These photos were taken by her production company, Ram Jam Productions, and the crutches were supplied by Chic Aid crutches You can check out more details about Sascha and her music by going to Sascha Taylor-Curtis on my blog. /pages/celebrity-customers-625.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 18:08:11 GMT2dfc472a-5ffd-4a4b-be71-4e51cf927083 I am very proud to reveal that Chic Aid has received more awards! My latest awards are in recognition of the product and service that Chic Aid offer to people with mobility problems, I will add more details when I have them Western Counties Express say; Having built the business from scratch, Kate can be really proud of where Chic Aid currently stands. From setting up the website to building up a client base, Kate has taken Chic Aid from a concept to production to a successful, profitable business. For this reason, amongst many others, the Western Counties Express has voted unanimously in announcing Chic Aid has won the prestigious BA Award for Care Product of the Year. We spoke to Kate who said: “I’m really proud to have won this. It’s the recognition of what I set out to achieve and the validation of my beliefs that I am delighted about.” A similar award has been made by 'Best Practice'. The presentation of the awards will be made next Wednesday 23/6/10 and I hope to get photographs to add to this site :-) /pages/awards-732.htmMon, 06 Sep 2010 18:07:53 GMT0f40ca3a-df81-4ba1-b218-42ec389bb7a0 Foreign orders are still coming in to Chic Aid; within the last month, I have sent crutches to Australia, USA, France and Hungary and received enquiries from Austria and Norway. The coloured crutch revoloution is going global ;-) /pages/international-orders-2-733.htmThu, 26 Jan 2012 13:25:16 GMT1ff49c3d-d479-490f-ba3f-5b290d6165ab Using crutches needn't mean that you can't be interested in your appearance. Shoes and glasses come in a wide array of sizes and colours, why not crutches? Accessorise with designer crutches! Your coloured crutches can enhance the way you look instead of detracting from it. Coloured crutches can be something you'll want to show off instead of hiding. At Chic Aid crutches, you will find a selection of, medically approved, fully coloured, elbow crutches to mix and match with your clothes, shoes, mood, even your car! Coloured crutches on this site are all available in a wide choice of colours from French manufacturers, HMS-Vilgo, German manufacturers, Kowsky and Dutch manufacturers, Ardin. Get rid of those boring, grey NHS crutches and show the world that you have style and flair with coloured crutches in a rainbow of colours. Designer crutches are here to make a statement! /pages/coloured-crutches-344.htmWed, 31 Aug 2011 15:15:58 GMT90d705ad-6725-40fd-aae9-f6e2f245df01 Forearm crutches are also known as elbow crutches or Canadian crutches. There are 3 styles of cuff available at Chic-Aid Comfort cuff Elbow crutches offer more support than half cuff crutches and give similar support to that offered by full cuff crutches. Full cuff This is the style of crutch that most people are familiar with. This style crutch is most commonly used by the NHS. Half cuff Crutches with a half cuff offer less support than full cuff but greater than a walking stick. Great if you are fed up of buttons being pulled off the cuffs of your clothes, or sleeves being ruined when putting your arm through full cuff crutches. Coloured Comfort Crutches Comfort cuff elbow crutches provide more support for your arm, while being less restrictive for your clothes. Height adjustable comfort cuff crutches are available in 2 styles and 14 colours: Style Ellipse Style have a black cuff and 14 colours. Lightweight - weighing just 560g (1.2lbs) Height adjustable - so length is between measure 73cm / 100cm (29in / 39in), Robust - suitable for a person of a weight up to 150kg (24st). <IMG style="FLOAT: none; CURSOR: pointer" onclick="ImagePopup('/Sites/31/Media/Style 2.jpg', 'Style 2.jpg');" alt="Style 2.jpg" src="/Sites/31/Media/Style%202.Thumbnail.jpg"> Ellipse Ellipse designer half cuff crutches demonstrate the design and creativity that can go in to crutches! The Ellipse crutches get their name from the unique elliptical shape of the tube. Like the Style crutches, they too, have comfort half cuffs in black. Not only are they available in the usual choice of colours, but they have an additional flash of colour at the top of the stick and on the handle in a choice of colour from red, yellow, blue and mint green. The second colour doesn't only serve an aesthetic purpose; The band at the top of the crutch is made of a non-slip material, enabling the crutch to be rested against a table or similar object. The handle is shaped in such a way that the crutch can be safely rested against a wall against the coloured triangle at the back of the handle. Full Cuff Elbow Crutches At Chic-Aid, height adjustable crutches with articulated cuffs are available in 3 sizes: Standard (471) Luxury (771) XL (771L) The crutches can all be obtained in the full range of colours. Please note that the cuffs and handles are not available in colours to match the tubes. Standard The adjustable standard crutches (471) measure 74cm / 97cm (29in / 38in), weigh 545g (1.2lbs) and are suitable for a user of weight up to 90kg (14st). Luxury The luxury (771) crutches are adjustable in two places; the length of the tube can be adjusted both above and below the handle. They measure 74cm / 97cm (29in / 38in), weigh 650g (1.4lbs) and are suitable for a user of weight up to 120kg (19st) XL Like the luxury crutches the XL luxury crutch can be adjusted in two places, the length of the tube is adjustable above and below the handle. Made of steel they measure 76 to 106cm (30 - 42in), weigh 1.5 kg (3.3lbs) and are suitable for people up to 180kg (28stone). Half cuff elbow crutches Adjustable half cuff elbow crutches with matching coloured cuffs are available in a limited choice of colours; red, black, pastel green, lagoon, lilac and apricot. They measure 74cm / 97cm (29in / 38in), weigh 500g (1.1lbs) and are suitable for a person of a weight up to 90kg (14st). /pages/a-choice-of-styles-345.htmWed, 31 Aug 2011 15:25:51 GMT5ac836c1-4f5e-4b98-839c-ba5421f7fda6 How ChicAide came into being I was diagnosed with M.S. in 1996. Despite severe symptoms initially, these settled down and my condition was barely noticeable to most people until after the birth of my son in 2003. Finding it increasingly difficult to walk unaided, I resorted to using crutches. But they were so drab and grey! If I had to use them, I at least wanted them to be pink! It sounded so simple but even on the internet, pink crutches were hard to find. Having pink crutches made a big difference to how I saw myself and how other people saw me. I felt more confident and people would come and talk to me just to talk about my crutches. I felt less ‘disabled’. I decided that I wanted to share the magical confidence boost that my pink crutches had given me, with other crutch users. I went ahead and established ChicAide in 2006. Now, in 2009, with so many satisfied customers, I am moving the business on with a new web-site and a new name - Chic-Aid. I hope to continue to spread the word about coloured crutches. I want everybody with a need to use crutches to have the opportunity to express their individuality with their crutches and to stop feeling invisible or embarrassed because of them. Customer service has always been my main priority. You can read some of the comments that I have received from customers on this site, and do let me know if you have any comments of your own to add. I can be contacted by e-mail, telephone and mail using the following details E-Mail Phone no. Address kate@chicaidcrutches.co.uk 0113 2646292 Kate McGarvey 100, Main Street Scholes Leeds LS15 4DR CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS Refund Policy We hope you will be pleased with your purchase. Should you wish to return anything bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product provided it is in a fully resalable condition. Returns should be made within a resalable time (7 days) and in original, undamaged condition. If we find that the product has not been returned us in fully resalable condition, we reserve the right to refuse a refund on the item If you are returning an item because of an error on our part or because it is damaged or defective, we will refund the delivery charges incurred in sending the item to you and pay your costs of returning it to us. Products we are Unable to Refund or Exchange We will refund your original delivery charge when a product is faulty or damaged, but not when a product is simply unwanted. Orders to UK mainland addresses are delivered by Fastway Couriers next day delivery service. Orders to areas outside the Fastway Courier franchise, and orders for small items, will be posted by 1st class recorded mail. Orders will leave me on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please allow 28 days for delivery of goods. I do carry a large stock and should you wish to check whether or a particular style and colour of crutches is in stock prior to placing your order, send an e-mail to kate@chicaidcrutches.co.uk . None of the above conditions affect your statutory rights when goods are faulty, or not as described. For your rights of cancellation under the Consumer Protection Distance Selling Regulations. /pages/about-chic-aid-crutches-346.htmWed, 31 Aug 2011 15:18:38 GMT64993995-f090-423f-af61-32413c306f6a A common problem with half cuff crutches is that they fall if you need to use your hand for something else. Here are two accessories for your crutches that address this problem: The Snap-on is such a simple idea; a magnet that fastens onto a stick or crutch, with secure strapping, enabling it to be safely parked on metal e.g. car door, fridge cooker, radiators, etc…… A single Snap-on with clip includes a pocket clip, allowing the crutch or stick on their pocket. Snap-on for crutches comes with two Snap-on attachments. These enable a pair of crutches to stick together and be safely <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">parked. Park sticks/crutches on fridges on Washing machines and on radiators on cars or even on the Snap-on parking plate! Vilgo elbow strap The manufacturer of the crutches sold on this site, Vilgo, has addressed the problem of dropping crutches with an elbow strap . A cord loops over the cuff of a half cuff crutch. At the other end, the cord is attached to a Velcro strap enabling users to secure it around their elbow. /pages/accessories-for-crutches-347.htmSun, 16 Oct 2011 11:03:05 GMTe33307e5-d5a8-43d2-8b5b-fa3999913ab6 Bookmark Using: <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://del.icio.us/post?url=' + window.location.href">Delicious <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://digg.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">Digg <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=' + window.location.href">Facebook <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://reddit/submit?url=' + window.location.href">reddit <A class=LinkText href="javascript:window.location.href = 'http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=' + window.location.href">StumbleUpdon There is now a new Chic Aid blog at chicaidcrutches.me . 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