Disabled Travel Advice Team 
For anyone with mobility issues, a walking aid can be a life changing piece of equipment. The great news is that there are plenty of different types of walking aids to choose from, so you’ll always find something that closely meets your needs. The bad news is that this vast …
Stairlifts are, for many, a life changing piece of equipment. However, for those that don’t need them, they can simply get in the way and gather dust. Maybe you’re clearing out the home of a loved one that’s passed away or perhaps you used a stairlift for a temporary condition …
Mobility scooters are not the fastest pieces of equipment in the world. But there may be a reason that you want to speed yours up. This is possible and there are several ways of doing this, some more complicated than others. In this guide, I’ll discuss how to make a …
Prosthetics and artificial limbs can be a life changer for people who have congenital deformities, have suffered an injury or accident or who have lost limbs due to illness. However, since the needs between patients can vary so greatly, there needs to be several types of prosthetics to meet these. …
There are some brands in the world whose name is now used to refer to any product of that kind. For example, many people in the UK call a vacuum cleaner a Hoover. Sticky tape is often called Sellotape. And a walking frame is often called a zimmer frame. But …
Mobility scooters run on batteries but you have to make sure you get the right ones if you want to make the most out of your scooter. There are four different types of batteries for mobility scooters and each has its own pros and cons. As well as understanding the …
If you’ve recently had surgery or are recovering from an injury then a knee scooter may be a beneficial piece of mobility equipment. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll need the scooter in the long run so buying one doesn’t make a lot of sense. However, there are many places that …
If you have mobility issues, getting in and out of the bath can be a challenge. However, there’s nothing nicer than relaxing in the bath but your mobility problems shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this. A walk-in bath is a viable solution for anyone who finds it difficult to lift …
Your mobility scooter is something you likely rely heavily on so if you ever find yourself without the key then I understand how much you’re going to panic. But try not to worry too much as there are ways of starting a mobility scooter without a key. In this guide, …
One of the worst decisions anyone would ever have to make would be whether to move out of their beloved home due to mobility issues. If you’re in love with where you live but find it hard to tackle the stairs then you could be fooled into thinking that you …
