Probably one of the most interesting and attractive features of wheelchair spoke guards is the choice of designs that you can find, from just adding a little bit of color to really fancy looking designs that can suit the taste of the individual wheelchair user.

Of course apart from the designs theres also the fact that they offer a layer of protection for the spokes and also make things a bit safer for your fingers too.

Pricing can vary depending on who they have been made by and the extent of design on the protectors but you can also find ones that are more simple looking and just completely transparent if that is what you prefer.

Wheelchair spoke guards can be of particular interest to children needing the use of a wheelchair, anything that adds a bit of color and individuality and allows the child to express themselves with a design that they like makes them a popular choice and of course they also serve the purpose of protecting the spokes.

Most are fitted very easily with cable ties and/or with an adaptor, depending on the spokes, the guards are made to be shatterproof so that they can withstand knocks and vibration and the general wear and tear and movement that your wheelchair goes through on a regular basis.

With your fingers a lot safer, the spokes protected and your chance to make your wheelchair look how you want it to, it’s easy to see the benefits of adding spoke guards to your wheelchair.

Not long ago i saw that someone had been asking if an adjustable bed was right for them, the reason this person was asking was because of a heavier body weight and wasn’t sure if it would be suitable to use an adjustable bed.

The good news is that like many other mobility aids available, adjustable beds are also available to suit a larger person.

A bariatric adjustable bed will provide all of the benefits that a regular adjustable bed will but with the added benefit that they are built to accommodate a larger user.

One of the noticeable differences will be that the bed is wider, because the bed is designed to suit a larger person it will be capable of easily supporting a higher body weight capacity.

Features that you find on a regular adjustable bed wont be left out on a bariatric adjustable bed, you have the control panel allowing you to adjust the bed automatically to a position that suits you best at any time that you need to and providing you with independence if you choose and are able to operate the bed yourself.

The frame is heavy duty and designed to support the user securely and safely without compromising comfort.

As with regular adjustable beds, a bariatric version will also aid in the relief of pressure sores and help in the prevention of pressure sores.

Most important is that a larger individual does not have to sacrifce comfort and relief from their disability and can benefit from a suitable adjustable bed that has been designed specifically for their type of body weight and larger body frame.

Throughout the UK i imagine that what various people experience with regards to mobility and how easy, difficult, accessible or not things are, like retailers and public services can differ quite a bit.

Seen as London is the capital, i thought it may be a good place to start talking about how a person with disabilities finds living in London or on the outskirts of the city and with their individual mobility needs.

I will cover other cities and towns in future posts, so if you would like to see any discussion regarding mobility and where you live, please do suggest by commenting or sending a quick message through the contact form.

Also this doesn’t only have to be about those living in and around London, you may have visited the city and experienced what it was like to stay in the city as a tourist, how was the accommodation for you if you stayed in a hotel or other accommodation? Maybe travelling created a few challenges or maybe it was a suprising and pleasant experience.

Coming back to those who live in or around the city of London, do you find there are enough retailers of mobility products within a reasonable distance of where you live? Maybe you have recommendations of one or more retailers in your area, if you have experienced a really great service or maybe had disappointments do feel free to let others know.

Do you find shops, public areas and pavements and roads accessible and up to standard so that you are not faced with added difficulties on top of your mobility needs or do you feel that they could be improved in your area?

Please give your input and comment below, remember that this is regarding London and around the outskirts of the city but we can and will discuss other parts of the UK soon too.