For situations where you need to take a mobility scooter with you but may not have access to a vehicle that will allow you to transport one while it is all in one peice you need to be able to fold down the scooter to make it possible for transportation in a small car for example.

Some mobility scooters are specifically built for this so that some minor dismantling will allow you to place it in the boot of a car and then when you need to use the scooter it can be quickly reassembled, this doesn’t mean that you are having to undo lots of sections of the scooter, it usually means a few parts of the scooter being easily disconnected from each other to make it much more manageable to fit into a vehicle.

Folding mobility scooters are usually more narrow, they may be lighter because they also wont have the moulded built up look that some scooters have, the idea with a folding one is to provide the basic function that a mobility scooter provides, still with all of the safety that you would expect but with the convenience of being able to transport it easier, without needing a people carrier or a van.

Not all will require you to remove parts, some truely are able to fold down and it’s not difficult to even transport some of these types on a bus or a train, even on a plane, usually you will have to detach the battery pack but that is also designed to be a quick and easy process.

If you need a transportable mobility scooter that doesn’t require having access to a large vehicle then a folding mobility scooter can be ideal and gives you more options on how you can tranport it.

With a stair lift being a popular choice in peoples own homes for people with mobility needs they are a reliable aid with many years past of people having used them in their homes and enjoying the assistance that they provide.

Lets take a look at 6 of the benefits of a stair lift.

1.  Getting up and down stairs becomes much easier.
2.  The danger level of using the stairs is greatly lowered.
3.  They are suitable for people with mild mobility difficulties to individuals with severe disabilities.
4.  The whole house is accessible, rather than a person being restricted to using one floor only.
5.  They can be fitted to a curved staircase and other types with custom solutions.
6.  Safe to use and require minimal effort by the user or a carer to operate the controls.

For a child it’s great if more of their mobility aids can be about fun, while still providing assistance to the child.

A padded scooter board can provide plenty of fun and enjoyment while at the same time helping them to develop their balancing skills as well as strength.

They come in various shapes and sizes, the example in the image shows a circular shaped board with padding and two easy to grip handles and the child can choose the direction they want to go while using it.

Also with the board only being a few inches from the ground it makes it a lot safer for them, if they do lose their balance there is much less danger of them hurting themselves.

It should be noted that the boards are only for seated use or lying on their tummy but should not be used while the child is standing, some children may choose to be in a kneeling position and sitting on their legs which is fine too.

The wheels are not locked in any position and are usually of the castor type so that the board can move in any direction under the control of the child.

The boards vary in price depending on the size and shape.