Cool Crutches

10/01/2026

Ever thought London with mobility aids sounds fun but exhausting? Us too! Which is why we have put together the ultimate accessible guide to London so you can plan to go without stress! 🇬🇧

With a little preparation, London can be accessible, comfortable and enjoyable, and you deserve to experience it with confidence.

In this blog, we share practical tips for travelling London accessibly, from planning step-free routes and using public transport, to choosing the right mobility aids, accessories that really help, and accessible places worth visiting.

👇 Click the link to read the full guide and plan your 2026 London day out with confidence:

Discover how to travel London accessibly with tips on routes, mobility aids, accessories and the best accessible attractions for a smooth, stress-free day out.

09/01/2026

January might be dull and grey, but you guys? NEVER 💜✨

We’re spotlighting all things purple to brighten up the January gloom. You all make every single design look unreal. If you were going to pick one of these purple designs, which would you choose? Let us know in the comments below and have a FAB weekend! x 💜👇

Pictured - Sophia, Paddy, Lulu and Kate ✨

08/01/2026

Some stories stay with you… and Flic’s is one of them 💜

From becoming suddenly disabled in 2021 to navigating hour-by-hour symptoms, medical dismissal, and the emotional weight of losing independence, Flic has lived through more in a few years than a lot of people could imagine.
But her resilience and honesty are parts of her that truly shine ✨

Click the link below to read her full story; the raw bits, the hopeful bits and the powerful bits 💜

https://www.coolcrutches.com/blogs/news/flic-s-story-life-after-a-covid-vaccine-reaction-fnd-diagnosis

Flic shares her journey of a CV19 vaccine reaction resulting in chronic illness

02/01/2026

🌈 Kicking off January with a little colour, because honestly? We all deserve a bright start to the year!

However, our Rainbow collection is more than bright colours, it’s a reminder that even in the greyest of moments, there’s still hope and joy waiting ahead.

We want to hear from you!

What kind of walking stick / crutch user are you? Do you like our brighter designs like our rainbow collection, or do you prefer the more plain colours or subtle prints?

Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇

01/01/2026

As New Year’s resolutions start to go into orbit, please be kind to yourself and remember normal rules don’t apply if you’re navigating health hurdles ❤️

Do you find a New Year difficult? Or do you enjoy the idea of a fresh start? Let us know in the comments, whichever your answer is, we promise that you aren’t alone.

Happy New Year from us all!

Amelia, Clare & the team xx

30/12/2025

As everyone’s feeds start filling up with 2025 highlights and big achievements, here’s a gentle reminder…
For so many of us living with chronic illness or disability, the biggest accomplishment this year wasn’t a milestone or a moment, it was simply getting through it 💪💛

If that’s you, remember, you’re year hasn’t been less than any one else’s, you’re surviving something most people will never fully understand, and that is worth celebrating!
Tag someone that needs to hear this too, and let’s normalise the reality, not just the highlight reel ✨

29/12/2025

This year marks 20 years since the tragic 7/7 London bombings, a moment in history that changed countless lives forever. One of those lives is Susan’s.

Susan is a survivor of the Piccadilly Line explosion, and we had the absolute honour of working with her to create a bespoke walking stick inspired by Russell Square Tube Station, where she was rescued that day. It was a deeply meaningful project and an experience we’ll never forget.

Her resilience, courage, and continued advocacy for accessibility and awareness are truly inspiring. We’re privileged to share Susan’s story in her own words.

Discover Susan’s inspiring story 20 years after the 7/7 London bombings - her journey from limb loss and trauma to strength.

28/12/2025

Here is some real advice from real people 💜
Different ages and experiences, all connected through chronic illness, disability, and the deep empathy that comes from navigating life when it hasn’t dealt you the easiest hand.
These are the voices of people who get it. The ones who know what it feels like to move through the world with pain, limitations, strength, humour, resilience… and everything in between.

If you were asked to give a piece of advice, or a nugget of wisdom to somebody else, what would it be?👇

27/12/2025

Every year, £14 million worth of mobility aids are wasted, thrown away or left unused. That’s equipment that could be reused, recycled, or put back into circulation to help someone else.

This is the time of year when lots of us start making space, clearing out cupboards, finding room for new things we’ve received or treated ourselves to over Christmas.
So while you’re sorting through everything… why not check if you have any old NHS crutches, broken walking sticks or unwanted canes hiding at the back of a cupboard, and if you do? Click the link below and help us start the new year with purpose, impact, and a little more space. ✨

https://www.coolcrutches.com/pages/positive-impact-how-you-can-help

26/12/2025

Happy Boxing Day to our amazing Facebook community ❄️🎄

Today is not for guilt, or for “making up for yesterday.” It’s about carrying on the festivities in whatever way feels good to you! Whether that’s alone or with loved ones. Eating more roast dinner or getting a take-away. Playing games or having a nap (or two)… 😘
We just want you to have the best day 💛⭐️

And if you’re happy to share with us what today looks like for you, drop a comment below, we’d love to hear your Boxing Day plans ⬇️