Older people at risk of being forced into residential care due to massive delays in making adaptations to homes
Age UK has published a report that highlights the “shocking” delays many older and disabled people face waiting for councils to install home aids and…
Healthcare professionals can view lightweight power add-on at Naidex
The latest addition to mobility distributor Rehasense’s product range, the Eco Assist Lightweight power add-on, will be on display alongside its portfolio of assistive mobility…
Mobility equipment loaned by the NHS or Kent County Council can now be recycled
People in east Kent can return mobility equipment they no longer need at dedicated drop-off points in Ashford, Canterbury, and Margate, so it can…
Residents in Buckinghamshire can access care services and private OTs through a new mobility shop
A new mobility store has opened in Beaconsfield, South East England, We Do Mobility’s second branch, giving local people access to a care team and…
Guest article: The benefits and value of a reconditioned stairlift over a new one
With a growing market for accessibility aids at home in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, reconditioned stairlifts have gained popularity as an alternative to new lifts,…
New training video for airport ground handlers launches to minimise damage to vital mobility aids
Earlier this week, the Department for Transport launched new training aimed at airport ground handlers to ensure mobility equipment is being handled correctly and minimising…
Guest article: Why the Disability Expo is a must-attend show for occupational therapists
Jade Godier, Co-Director of Disability Expo, shares why occupational therapists should attend next month’s free event to discover new assistive technologies for clients, view adapted…
Mobility device donation helps disabled people visit tourist attraction independently
A South Yorkshire mobility specialist has donated two mobility scooters to give disabled and elderly visitors greater freedom to explore at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham,…
Pop-up mobility aid service to help disabled people regain independence
The British Red Cross has teamed up with Tesco to provide a pop-up mobility aid service in Gloucestershire to help disabled people regain independence by…
“Lightest” self-propel and transit wheelchairs launch following user feedback
Mobility manufacturer and distributor Scooterpac has revealed a new range of Feather self-propel and transit wheelchairs, which it claims are the lightest wheelchairs available after…