Guides and Tips

Recent advances in technology mean that people with mobility difficulties now have an extensive range of products to choose from which can allow them to enjoy a degree of independence that simply wasn’t possible in years gone past. In fact, there are so many kinds of disability scooters and other mobility aids now available that the only problem is deciding which one to pick!

If you are currently wondering whether an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter would best suit your needs, help is at hand – below, we will discuss the benefits of both so that you can make a fully informed choice when the time comes.

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Anyone who lives with limited mobility will know that many tasks which most people take for granted can become extremely difficult when our ability to walk is impaired. Essential chores like shopping, however, are made somewhat easier by the provisions that exist for users of disability scooters and other mobility aids, such as wheelchair accessible cars.

Parking is one aspect of travel where there is plenty of help available to those who require it, wherever you may need to leave your vehicle. There is still some confusion, however, about the exact rules and regulations surrounding disabled parking, which can vary from place to place. In this article, we will aim to demystify the information around this topic and hopefully give you more confidence when you next need to head into town and drive home afterwards.   Continue reading

If you have mobility issues of any kind – whether they are caused by a specific medical condition or simply by advancing years – investing in a rise and recline chair could be one of the best decisions you will make.

There are many reasons why owners of these innovative items are almost always delighted with their purchases, and this article will look in detail at what we think are some of the most important. Continue reading

If you buy a Class 3 mobility scooter, you will be legally entitled to take it onto the road. Although they only have a maximum speed limit of 8mph, the fact that this class of scooter is not restricted just to travelling on pavements can make short trips around town a great deal easier and quicker. Continue reading

If you have recently been affected by a deterioration in your ability to walk for long distances, purchasing one of our new mobility scooters could be just what is needed to give you a new lease of life.

Before you take your scooter home with you, however, it would be a good idea to find out more about how to care for its lithium battery. As you will appreciate, suddenly breaking down and becoming stranded can be extremely inconvenient, not to mention irritating. To ensure this doesn’t happen to you, read the below advice and get all the information you need to look after your mobility scooter’s most essential component. Continue reading

All the UK’s major cities have made improvements in terms of their accessibility credentials in recent years, allowing people living with all kinds of disabilities to enjoy a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities with greater ease and in complete comfort.

Birmingham, the country’s ‘second city’ (depending on who you ask!), is now arguably one of Britain’s most disability-friendly places. Whatever your level of mobility – whether you are a user of our rise and recline chairs who struggles with standing for long periods or if you require a wheelchair at all times when out and about – you can rest assured that a trip to Birmingham can include plenty of outings that are fun, educational and fully accessible. Continue reading