Mobility Equipment

Guidance on choosing mobility aids and adapting living spaces for retirement. Topics include wheelchairs, scooters, stairlifts, and equipment for daily activities.

Adapting Your Home to Keep Mobile in Retirement

Home modifications like stairlifts, accessible bathrooms and ramps help you stay mobile and independent in retirement.

Choosing a Mobility Scooter

Compare mobility scooter types and features to find the right fit for your needs and living situation.

Choosing a Wheelchair as a Retired Person

Get practical guidance on choosing between manual and powered wheelchairs based on your physical needs and budget.

Choosing the Right Bed with Mobility Problems

Getting the right bed when you have mobility problems makes daily life easier and safer at home.

Considerations When Having a Stair Lift Fitted

A stair lift can help you move safely between floors if climbing stairs becomes difficult, but cost and staircase shape affect what's possible.

Do I Need a Wheelchair?

A wheelchair might help if walking is becoming difficult, but you'll need to meet NHS eligibility criteria and get a referral to find out if you qualify.

Eating and Drinking Gadgets for the Elderly

Adaptive eating and drinking tools that make mealtimes easier for people with limited mobility or grip strength.

Getting About with a Walking Frame

Walking frames offer more freedom and options than you might expect, from traditional models to modern wheeled versions.

Tackling Shops and Places of Interest in Your Wheelchair

Practical tips for wheelchair users to access shops and public places, including mobility buses and equipment hire options.

Taking Mobility Equipment on Public Transport

How to take mobility equipment like scooters and wheelchairs on buses, trains and planes without hassle.

Walking Sticks

A walking stick can improve your balance and support, but using it correctly on the right side of your body makes all the difference.