Company News

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) have been supporting those with spinal cord injuries in the UK for over 50 years. Earlier this year we were delighted to partner with them to support their vital work. As our partnership develops, we thought it was a good time to share some more information with you about this fabulous ... Read more

July marks Disability Pride Month – and we’re excited to celebrate! Originating in the US in 1990, marking the creation of the Disabilities Act (ADA), it has been celebrated here in the UK too, since 2015. It offers a great opportunity to start conversations and celebrate the disabled community. This year’s focusses include visibility, intersectionality ... Read more

Our range of gripping solutions were born out of our CEO, Rob’s lived experience of spinal cord injury. Frustrated by his reduced hand function during his rehabilitation, he set about designing aids that would enable him to work out and get strong enough to live an active and independent life. Since our early days, nearly ... Read more

Rob Smith MBE, from The Active Hands Company, faces the ‘Dragons’ Den’, on Thursday 19th February at 8pm, showcasing his range of gripping aids for those with reduced hand function.  Rob, from the Midlands, created the company after a spinal cord injury in 1996. Frustrated by how his affected hands prevented him from holding gym ... Read more

We’ve recently had lots of new people find us, so we thought it was a good time to introduce ourselves again. If you’re finding us for the first time, welcome! We’re really pleased you’re here. We would love to introduce our friendly team and show you how we support those with reduced hand function to ... Read more

It feels like we say this to each other every year – but this year has been busy! On both a work and personal front for many of our team, 2025 has flown by! New products, new staff, new purchases – as well as a couple of house moves, an engagement and a wedding! Product ... Read more

UK customers – if you place your order by Thursday 18 December, it should arrive in time for Christmas. International customers – we recommend placing your order as close to the beginning of December as possible to give it the best chance to arrive by Christmas The Active Hands office will be closed for the ... Read more

We know many professionals love working with our gripping aids. They are used to both improve rehabilitation outcomes and give greater independence and confidence at home, for clients with reduced hand function. We want to ensure that all professionals are fully supported in their work and so we have created a range of resources, just ... Read more

First off, let us start with an apology… we’re about to mention the ‘C’ word in October and I know that feels early for some. But Christmas is approaching and this year, we are determined to start the preparations early so we can enjoy the festivities, rather than feeling strung out and over-worked! So, why ... Read more

For those with reduced hand function, daily tasks of personal care can often feel frustrating. Simply getting ready for the day ahead can feel like a full day’s work. But, set yourself up with the right tools and it is possible to discover greater independence, increased confidence and a calmer morning routine.  We offer many ... Read more