There is little doubt that being both admitted to and discharged from hospital can be an anxiety provoking experience.  If you are reading this blog due to an impending discharge or recent discharge experience we hope you are recovering well and that you feel both in control and fully aware of your abilities and disability […]

There’s very little that can’t be done with an app these days, whether it’s monitoring your health, calling a cab, or ordering a takeaway. So why should your powered wheelchair be any exception? LiNX is a new futureproof powered wheelchair control system which monitors your chair’s settings and performance. In this article, we run through […]

For many people, disability equipment provides a means of independence and freedom.  Whether this is the ability to get out independently in a wheelchair  or complete a treasured  or necessary task within the home, having the right aids can be enabling and empowering. However, the term disability equipment may bring with it negative connotations.  Images […]

I can understand how the idea of considering a wheelchair bag might not feel particularly important or exciting.  Surely it’s just something to carry ‘stuff’ around in while you concentrate on the job in hand? However, for the user of a self-propelled wheelchair this may be one of the most frustrating (if they get it […]

The Invacare BirdieEvo hoist is what is commonly known as a full-body hoist.  This means that it is used for lifting the person up in a sling without weight bearing with the objective being to move the person from A – B. The need for a BirdieEvo-hoist is when the user becomes unable to safely […]

Independence getting in and out of bed provides control over your daily routine, toileting, access to food or drink, or ability to act in the event of discomfort or emergency.   Equally, being able to reposition yourself within bed is important for comfort, skin care, reaching things and managing many health conditions.  Selecting the correct […]

It’s fair to say that many (if not all) of the health tips listed in this article will be applicable to anyone who is reading – not just wheelchair users. But the fact that being in a wheelchair can often bring with it it’s own set of health complications, it’s perhaps even more important that […]

What do you need to know to make an informed decision on wheelchair tyres and rims? Manual wheelchair frames are designed differently for a variety of functions; including everyday use, recreational and competitive sports activities. An important part of the wheelchair assessment and prescription process is choosing the best wheelchair rims and tyres to compliment […]

Being aware of the importance of considering Wheelchair width is absolutely critical for so many reasons.   It may seem somewhat exaggerated but quite simply if the wheelchair width is not measured for correctly or given proper consideration it could have a dramatic impact both on your health, wellbeing and ability to engage in important […]

Both the Invacare Orion and Comet scooters keep the focus on safety, reliability, comfort, and speed. These Lifestyle products get you where you want to go, whether it’s to the store to pick up some groceries, or whether you want to get adventurous on an outdoor outing to the park. With the Orion and Comet, […]