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

If you have trouble moving a stiff leg or a leg that is immobile for example as you get into a comfortable position in a wheel chair or a chair within your home then a leg lifter mobility aid can help with this day to day task.

How it usually works is that each end has a loop and you are able to slide the bottom loop underneath your foot and hold onto the other end with your hand then you can pull and lift your leg upwards enough off the floor to get your foot into position on the footrest of your wheelchair or just position your leg in a more comfortable position while in a seat at home.

You can usually purchase a leg lifter for under £10, and they come in handy throughout the day when you need to move one or both of your legs into an ideal position with ease.

Within the home its wonderful the many changes and additions that can be added to aid a person with mobility needs, from stair lifts to showering and bathing facilities, beds, chairs and kitchen aids to make daily living within a persons own home easier.

Another addition that can be added to many homes is a wheelchair lift, a house doesn’t have to be especially big to accommodate one, naturally there has to be significant modifications made, allowing for a passage through from the ground floor ceiling to the next floor up.

The change and improvement that it can bring for the user very much makes it worth the investment, the user can stay seated in a wheelchair and operate the lift easily and with no fuss, making getting upstairs and downstairs so much easier and convenient.

Not all homes will lend themselves to the installation of a wheelchair lift because of the layout of some houses and although some could allow for one to be installed it may not provide enough improvement to the users movements around the home to justify the modifications needed to install one.

They’re designed to take up the least amount of space possible while still being easily accessible enough and operate quietly too, and will still leave the household having full use of living space.

The great thing about wheelchair lifts is that they have been designed well, taking everything into account, from primarily making it easier for the user to move between floors, to the lift itself taking up minimal space and being easy to use and very importantly having various safety features in place making for an all round very useful mobility aid within the home.