I’ve been a wheelchair user for my entire 34 years of life thus far, and (as I’m sure most folk with some form of disability can attest to) I’ve had to talk about my fair share of problems faced in my day-to-day life. Often these discussions center on the topic of accessibility, with questions raised […]

Stand aids have transformed the way that care professionals are able to help people with limited mobility by allowing them to lift users with minimal strain. Stand aid hoists have become the preferred way for many care professionals to help their users with limited mobility move to various positions safely and with dignity. What is […]

I must admit that when I started to think about wheelchair clamps, my immediate thought was “well surely a clamp is just a clamp…” but the world of securing wheelchairs with clamps, has more to it than first meets the eye. Wheelchair users need to be certain that they are safe and secure in the […]

Is it easy to choose the perfect gift for someone who uses a wheelchair? The answer is often ‘no’. Are you looking for something a little different to gift this year to either a friend or a loved one? Check out these gifts for wheelchair user s. Would something specifically tailored towards a wheelchair user […]

Being able to go out, meet friends, be part of your community or just to get fresh air is essential to our health and well being, when our mobility is restricted this can significantly restrict your options, this is where a mobility scooter can allow you to maintain your social life.  Research from the Research […]

Patient Hoists come in many shapes and sizes; however, their basic design has not changed since they were introduced by Lord Armstrong, the famous British Industrialist in 1845. It would be some time before the basic design we know today would be introduced and used for lifting people as a patient hoist. When to hoist? […]

How long do mobility scooter batteries last is a common question both in store and online. But before you ask the question, read on, because we’ll try and answer all the queries you may have. The answer, like most answers, is not that straightforward and relies on a number of things. In this blog we’ll […]

Thinking about travelling with a travel mobility scooter can sound like a daunting task, but with the right scooter, travelling can be a breeze. Most mobility scooters can be accommodated, but the easiest way to travel is with a portable mobility scooter.  The Invacare Colibri is a  micro-portable scooter that allows for quick and easy […]

Lately, electronic additions to manual wheelchairs have become more and more popular. There’s loads on the market, including add-ons for the front wheels, rear wheels, and adaptations that fit inside the hubs. Now, Invacare and Alber have developed the SMOOV One – an adaption for the rear wheels of your chair that are set to […]

When considering the term ‘small’ and in this instance a ‘small mobility scooter’ we need to ensure there is context.  As the term is subjective (your opinion of small will be different to mine) we need to explore size options before considering why you might make certain choices. Size To give some context there are […]