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know to a beautiful new permit holder. Choose from over 50 designs, including the new luxury leather range. On 1 January 2015, new legislation means


Stylish permit holders L


ooking for a stylish way to protect, store and display a disabled parking permit? Why not treat yourself or someone you


that the previous disabled parking permit will become invalid. Tese compact and easy-to-use wallets have been specially designed to fit the new permit, which will become compulsory in the New Year. Each wallet comes with a free timer clock,


and our exclusive Hologram-Safe feature ensures


the hologram on the permit isn’t


covered, complying with Department of Transport guidelines. A Blue Badge Company wallet is a pleasure


to use. It doesn’t just guarantee that your permit is displayed legally, it also protects it from damage.


Choose from over 50 Blue Badge Company wallet designs, including the new luxury leather range


Get your Blue Badge Company wallet by the 1st October and receive 20% off with discount code: GOOD20 www.bluebadgecompany.co.uk T: 0117 923 2594


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ere you embarrased to show your toenails this summer because your nails are discoloured, thickened and


yellowing? Now is the time to get them treated so that next year your nails will be clear of this unsightly problem. Over 50% of nail disorders are caused by a


fungal infection known as onychomycosis. Tis embarrassing and unsightly problem has proven to be difficult to treat safely and effectively with oral medications,


topical drugs or hot


lasers. Tere’s been an evolution in technology creating


a revolution in the treatment of


fungal toenails. Te Lunula Laser kills fungus that lives in and


under the toenails with no pain, no recovery time and no side-effects, allowing clear healthy nails to grow. Te treatment usually involves


After Laser


four weekly treatments, however more severely infected nails may require further sessions. Please call the North London Nail Laser Clinic on 020 8346 5329 for more information or to book a consultation. See box below for our address and details of our 10% reader discount.


Safely treats toenail and fingernail fungus. The North London Nail Laser Clinic 8 Arden Road, Finchley, London, N3 3AN T: 020 8346 5329 www.nail-laser-clinic.co.uk E: enquiry@nail-laser-clinic.co.uk The Good Life readers are eligible for a 10% discount


“I was told I would just have to accept my loss of vision”


eventually leading to loss of sight. AMD is the most common cause of blindness in over-55s in the developed world, with 4-6 million sufferers in the UK and 560 million worldwide.


The London Eye Hospital offers hope to millions with a revolutionary new treatment for macular degeneration.


Scottish golfing enthusiast Frank Lilley,


75, was heartbroken when he had to give up playing his beloved game due to rapidly deteriorating eyesight. Frank was diagnosed with age-related


macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive condition that affects the central vision,


Married father of three Frank, 75, from Scotland, says: “Tree years ago, my wife noticed that I was getting rather close to things on the leſt-hand side when driving. Ten my optician diagnosed me with AMD and confirmed that it was no longer safe for me to drive. In addition, I was no longer able to read, write or look at menus when eating out. “But one of the worst things was having


to give up my weekly games of golf with my close group of friends; we would all put a pound in the hat and the lowest score won the lot. I was unable to see to tee off, and putting and chipping were impossible. Te whole situation, and loss of independence, made me miserable.” Previous attempts to treat AMD involved risky open-eye surgery and most modern eye


To find out more, call 0808 120 9805, visit www.londoneyehospital.com or email info@londoneyehospital.com


surgeons were reluctant to perform it. But, in a revolutionary breakthrough, Bobby


Qureshi, chief medical officer and founder of the London Eye Hospital Pharma, and world- renowned optical physicist Professor Pablo Artal, joined forces and — using technology that was used to fix the Hubble Telescope — developed a lens that cut the surgical risks, improved the results and reduced the likelihood of infection.


Frank continues: “I thought I’d run out of options until Mr Qureshi told me that he could help. Te procedure only took around 10 to 15 minutes per eye and I felt nothing at all. I’m delighted to say I can now read a menu again, so I can order whatever I want, not just what my wife tells me! I am so looking forward to playing golf again. Te money in the hat is mine, this time!”


Say farewell to fungal infections in your nails


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