Powered Wheelchairs

Emma Muldoon is sat outdoors in her powered wheelchair.

The importance of comfort and suspension for Powered Wheelchairs

When choosing a new powered wheelchair you will want to ensure that it suits your disability while providing comfort and support.

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A man uses a mobility scooter along a quiet path beside greenery, accompanied by a woman walking beside him holding a dog on a lead. They appear to be enjoying a relaxed conversation outdoors.

Helping powered wheelchair and scooter customers get home safely with Autohome

Autohome has been helping customers on the Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme since 2010.

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Maxwell McKnight smiles while seated in a powered wheelchair inside a factory or warehouse environment, wearing a light sweatshirt and tan boots.

Navigating university as a wheelchair user

Placement student Maxwell McKnight shares his top tips for navigating university as a wheelchair user.

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A smiling woman tests a powered wheelchair in a mobility showroom, assisted by a staff member and a man standing beside her. Various mobility aids are displayed around them.

Choosing or upgrading your powered wheelchair or scooter: Key questions to ask

To help you choose the right powered wheelchair or scooter, we’ve put together a handy guide with key questions to think about and ask your dealer.

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Shona Louise, a wheelchair user, smiles while seated along a seaside promenade with a turquoise railing. She is wearing a green checkered dress, with the calm ocean and Brighton's historic West Pier ruins visible in the background on a sunny day.

Top tips for a UK holiday with a powered wheelchair

Shona Louise shares her top tips to take away some of the stress and questions you may have about traveling with a wheelchair in the UK

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Choosing the right scooter or powered wheelchair for you

Thinking about getting a scooter or powered wheelchair through the Motability Scheme? There are lots of choices to help you stay mobile and independent.

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An image of the wheels of the Sunrise Medical Magic 360 crossing green grass

The latest ‘go anywhere’ Sunrise Medical

The Lifestyle Magazine team joined up with the Wild Wheels group to review the Sunrise Medical Magic 360 powered wheelchair. Find out how they got on.

two ladies under a blanket in cold weather

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

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Pippa sitting in her powered wheelchair smiling, in a park

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.

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