For children requiring additional support when standing and walking but who also need to build confidence and have the freedom to move at their own will, a mobility stroller can be ideal as the child is able to stand and rest safely in between moving around a room while in the stroller.

Many of the strollers available have the option of using the supplied harness or using it without the harness and the child can be supported purely by their grip on the stroller.

Child mobility strollers allow for an upright position, and are lightweight so that the child can move around easily. The castors allow for the stroller to be moved in all directions and they can usually be locked too when needed.

The beauty of a stroller is that it can provide as much or as little support for the child as is necessary, it puts the child in control of where they want to go.

Along the top part of the stroller frame it will usually be padded too so that the child will be comfortable enough while resting their arms and while holding on.

There are different sizes available that will be suitable for toddlers to children around 8 – 9 years old.

Sometimes a wheelchair user may have a tendency to slump forward and needs a way to remain in a more upright position while still being comfortable and safe.

A wheelchair torso support can assist with this by providing straps that go over the shoulders and a waistband that holds the wheelchair user comfortably in place.

It doesn’t restrict movement or use of the arms and can easily be undone, torso supports are usually foam padded and easily wiped clean with a velcro attachment and the waistband is adjustable to suit the user.

They are usually priced around £18

Crutches provide great support and enable many people to get around easier but when using a set of crutches it requires a fair amount of grip on the handles by the user and this can become a little sore for the user at times.

You need some extra padding in this area to make it more comfortable while still being able to get a normal grip on the handle.

There are padded covers that you can purchase for the handles that can be placed easily and attached securely enough that they wont slide and instantly provide you with a much more comfortable grip.

Even though the skin on your fingers and the palms of your hands can thicken to adapt to regular pressure on them, the hands are still an area of your body with a low amount of fat and muscle to cushion the pressure so anything that can help relieve some of this pressure against your hands will make it much more comfortable for you while using crutches.

Padded handle covers usually start at around £10 and slightly under but you can pay up to around £40 depending on what they are made of.