Tag: Mobility
Living with Long COVID: Symptoms, Support & Recovery
By now, we’re all sadly well aware of the problems that COVID-19 can cause. Across the world, we’ve seen the devastating impact on individual...
Guide to Wheelchair Sizing
In the UK, there are over 790,000 regular wheelchair users. There is a huge range of wheelchairs available to suit different individual needs. From...
Complete Guide to Powered Add-Ons for Active User Wheelchairs
In recent years, we’ve seen lots more people looking for active user wheelchairs rather than traditional manual wheelchairs. As the name suggests, their design...
Helping older people stay active during isolation and social distancing
Staying fit and active is important for everyone’s physical and mental health. For some, retirement and old age are associated with a slower pace...
Best Wheelchairs for Sport & Active Users
We carry out lots of wheelchair assessments. The most important part of these assessments is speaking to people about what they need from their...
Combating Loneliness in the Elderly – How can mobility aids help?
Loneliness in the elderly is a key concern for the NHS and among charities that support older people. There are an increasing number of...
Accessible Activities, Attractions and Events in Yorkshire | 2019 Guide
The 12th November 2019 was Purple Tuesday. This fantastic annual event is part of a campaign encouraging organisations of all sizes to become more...
Guide to choosing an access ramp
An access ramp is designed to make it easier for people that use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility aids to cross thresholds, such...
Pressure relief techniques for wheelchair users
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are a very common injury. The NHS estimates that almost 500,000 people in the UK...
How much does a mobility scooter cost?
Mobility scooter costs vary depending on specification. If you’re looking to buy a new mobility scooter, then no doubt this is one of the...