Mature Times - Mobility

Tanni Grey-Thompson: fashioning a new future

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:18:05 +0000

Tony Watts meets one of our most outstanding athletes in recent decades: Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson to talk about sport, mobility - and fashion.

60+ or disabled? Then claim your discount!

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:46:08 +0100

Many people are losing out financially because they are unaware that certain goods and services are cheaper if they are 60 or over or have a disability. Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at 17.5% on most goods and services, but some things have no VAT - or it is charged at a reduced rate - to people who identify themselves as qualifying for the discount.

Meet the Motability team at Naidex 2008

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:49:24 +0100

Staff from Motability, the UKs leading car scheme for disabled people, will be attending Naidex 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham. Naidex is the UKs largest event for homecare, disability and rehabilitation, and runs from Tuesday 29th April to Thursday 1st May.

Health being put at risk by hospital parking

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:51:11 +0000

The shocking results of a survey carried out by the national disabled motorists` charity Mobilise has shown that the health of disabled people is being put at risk by a lack of appropriate parking at healthcare facilities.

Government proposals to end Blue Badge abuse welcomed

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:11:58 +0000

New proposals announced by the Transport Minister Rosie Winterton to clamp down on Blue Badge abuse have been welcomed by the UK`s leading disabled motorists charity, Mobilise.

National charity launches new mobility shop

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:21:14 +0000

Counsel and Care, the national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers, has teamed up with the online emergency database Contact4Me to provide a new online mobility aids shop.

Price of mobility scooters set to soar under EU regulations

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:38:00 +0100

The price of mobility scooters could increase by as much as £250 as a result of EU changes to customs regulations - potentially putting some suppliers out of business and pricing the scooters beyond the reach of some older and disabled people.

Helping disabled people to help themselves

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:53:31 +0100

A man who suddenly became disabled last year and was shocked at the price of aid products from retail outlets has set up an innovative website called Disable Aid for disabled people to help each other.

"Disabled" description meaningless

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:32:12 +0100

I would like to make your readers aware that when hotels offer “fully disabled rooms” it is meaningless.

Are you claiming YOUR full assistance allowances?

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:50:14 +0100

Did you know there is an Attendance Allowance available for people aged 65 or over who are ill or disabled and need help with personal care or supervision? If you, or the person you care for, are ill or have a disability, then you may well be entitled to assistance. Age Concern is urging everyone to claim what is rightfully theirs.

The Mobility Roadshow - revolutionising the way you get around

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:16:20 +0100

The Mobility Roadshow, the world’s largest free outdoor motor show for disabled people, is geared up for another fantastic event this July with guest star Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenter of Channel 5's Fifth Gear, handing out the prizes.

Motion-sensing laptop could revolutionise technology for disabled or elderly

Tue, 15 May 2007 10:27:44 +0100

BT researchers have used Nintendo "Wii" style technology to develop a device for laptops that removes the need for a keyboard or mouse as part of their Age and Disability Research programme.

Messing about on boats - with the help of a new chair lift

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:13:15 +0100

The specialist fleet of canal boats owned by the Canal Boat Project
have just fitted their most state of the art boat, the Stort Daybreak,
with an Autochair’s Milford Person Lift.

A little extra freedom for scooter users

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:31:25 +0000

Mobility scooters have restored freedom to more than 150,000 people in the UK; and now a new, purpose-built trailer called a Freedom Carrier hopes to extend that freedom even further by providing safe transport for shopping.

Steve Whitmore developed the Freedom Carrier after his wife, Zelda, developed multiple sclerosis. He became concerned about the often dangerous practice of hanging shopping bags on the handlebars of her mobility scooter, so he developed a robust watertight trailer that suits almost every make of mobility scooter - and can accommodate up to six carrier bags.

Website highlights ICT products for disabled and elderly

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:46:57 +0000

The Aidis Trust has launched a new website to make new technology more
readily accessible. It provides featuring free, impartial and
comprehensive advice on computing with, uniquely, reviews of
Information and Communications technology (ICT) - written by disabled
people for disabled people.

There are also free software downloads and a non-profit online shop
offering substantial discounts on computers and adaptations for people
who receive Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.