Everyday tips

Take a look below for ideas and advice on getting out and about, and keeping mobile day-to-day.
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Cold weather advice for powered wheelchair and scooter users

It’s important to be prepared when heading out on your scooter or powered wheelchair during the colder months, particularly when conditions are wintry. You may find yourself facing icy roads, ramps and pavements. So, we’ve put together a few tips to help you stay safe, warm and mobile this winter

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
21 November 2024
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How to get a Santa letter for your child

A letter from Santa creates special Christmas memories for children, but finding personalised or accessible options can be tricky. Here's a list of trusted organisations that offer them.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
28 October 2024
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Scooter and powered wheelchair driving tips

Whether you’re driving a car or a scooter, it’s important to follow the rules of the road and practice road safety. Here are our top driving tips for scooter and powered wheelchair users.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
28 October 2024
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Top tips to care for your vehicle’s battery

Whether you drive a car or a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), we want to help you look after your battery to keep it healthy and avoid problems.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
28 October 2024
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Scam calls, texts and emails: How to avoid them and what to do if you receive one

Unfortunately, scamming has become quite common in recent years. Read this article to learn how to spot a scam and some tips to help you avoid them.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
24 October 2024
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Travelling safely with a visual impairment

Disability blogger and Motability Scheme customer, Chloe Tear, shares essential tips for carers, friends, and family to help people with visual impairments travel safely.

Chloe Tear
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
25 September 2024
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My experience switching from a manual to a powered wheelchair

Pippa Stacey explains why she switched from a manual to a powered wheelchair. She shares her first impressions and how it's improved her quality of life.

Pippa Stacey
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
19 September 2024
Car on asphalt road on autumn day at park. Colored leaves lying under the wheels of the vehicle.

Your guide to a safe autumn drive

Our guide to safe autumn driving has lots of tips to help you drive safely as the seasons change. With your inclusive Scheme package, you can drive with peace of mind.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
19 September 2024
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RADAR Keys explained: What are they, where can I use them and how do I get one?

Independent mobility consultant, Helen Dolphin MBE, explains what RADAR keys are, how they work and how you can get one if you have a disability.

Helen Dolphin
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
14 August 2024

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