Pioneering powerchair allows man to maintain independence and enjoy an active lifestyle
Alan Norton Despite having restricted mobility due to the long-term effects of polio, Alan Norton is the leader of a successful business and enjoys an…
The OT’s Perspective: What we look for when recommending walking aids
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Identifying the correct walking aid for a client is one of the most important things that an OT can do, so…
GUEST BLOG: Harmonic Drive’s Graham Mackrell discusses exoskeletons and regaining mobility
Graham Mackrell, Managing Director of Harmonic Drive UK Many of us could not begin to fathom the feeling of being told we may never walk…
Assistive Tech Showcase: Powerchairs and mobility scooters
The latest exciting products to enter the market in powerchairs and mobility scooters. (From May, 2018) Latest addition to the SunTech portfolio Following the success of…
Assistive Tech Showcase: Stairlifts, home lifts & access
The latest exciting products to enter the market in stairlifts, home lifts & access. (From Dec, 2017) Unique two-in-one wheelchair platform lift As one of…
Hospital’s glow-in-the-dark equipment to reduce the risk of falls
Credit: Burton Mail A hospital in Burton is providing its patients with luminous Zimmer frames, as well as glowing footprints and door frames, to help…
Council’s project to provide mobility equipment in care environments
Councillor Nicolas Barlow, Cabinet Member for adult social care trying out the equipment with Chris Outhwaite, Assistant Team Manager at Dudley Council Dudley Council has…
Scooter and powerchair breakdown app launches to rescue Motability customers
A new smartphone app, which has been released by Motability Assist, is to help wheelchair and powerchair users who have broken down and require assistance…
Award-winning powerchair to challenge wheelchair and scooter perceptions
Following its success in Japan, WHILL Model C is a new personal electric vehicle which aims to change the UK electronic intelligent personal mobility market…
Life-changing project sends mobility aids across the world to those who need them most
An inspiring project that is bringing hundreds of thousands of pounds of mobility equipment to some of the world’s neediest has recently delivered £350,000 worth…