Anyone with children could tell you that children want to be independent, explore and be with their friends.  Independence and mobility are important for a child’s cognitive and psychological wellbeing. For some children with disabilities, power wheelchairs are the only way to achieve mobility. A wheelchair can open up their participation in school, social life […]

Mobility scooters are an essential lifeline for so many. They offer independence, flexibility, and peace-of-mind for a lot of people with disabilities and their families. In this article, we’ll be looking at what beneficial impacts a mobility scooter can play in a person’s life, what the brand new Zeta app entails, and answering key questions […]

Power mobility provides people the ability to be more independent outdoors and, to some extent, even indoors – (though probably not at home). Imagine the advantage of a three-wheel scooter at a shopping center, for example. If you have lower body weakness, stiffness, decreased functional activity tolerance, decreased stamina, lung disease, arthritis, obesity, and other […]

Mobility scooters enable people to maintain their independence and help those with mobility challenges to maintain their lifestyle.  This is just one of the reasons why they have become so popular and have become a much more regular feature in our communities. Indeed, mobility scooters have lately become much more than just one of many […]

“You’re simply the best! Better than all the rest” that’s what Tina Turner would suggest being the best means, but when considering the best outdoor wheelchair, what does that really mean? Simply put it means finding the best fit between the person, the activity and the environment.   In recent years, there has been lots of […]

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 […]

A power wheelchair gives you the freedom to move around within your environment, and with the vast choices on the market, picking the right one for you, can be a tough decision. One of the most important elements of your new power chair is the type of power drive. What Does Power Drive Mean? The […]

When taking part in or anticipating a powered wheelchair assessment what are your expectations? In my experience as a therapist there are a number of assessments I have read or witnessed which have focused on ensuring the wheelchair is the right size and that pressure care or postural needs are met.  This is a crucial […]

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 […]

The Invacare power wheelchair range offers a great deal of versatility, innovation and design, to suit the varying needs of a wheelchair user but how do you know which model is best for you? The range There are a number of models within the Invacare power wheelchair range and each has slightly different benefits for […]