Powered Wheelchairs

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Preparing for the colder weather: advice for powered wheelchair and scooter users

When venturing out on your scooter or powered wheelchair, you should plan for whatever the cold weather may bring. Read our top tips for preparing for winter.

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How much does a Motability Scheme car cost?

There are other vehicle lease options that work in a similar way, but with some differences you may not know about.

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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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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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An exhibitor kneels between two older adults in powered wheelchairs at an indoor mobility event, demonstrating joystick controls. A sign in the background reads "Powered wheelchairs and scooters," and adapted vehicles are visible throughout the venue.

New powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters available on the Motability Scheme

A guide to the six new powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters available on the Motability Scheme

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Top tips for using public transport with a powered wheelchair or scooter

Do you need to travel on public transport with a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair? Read our tips for using trains, buses, coaches, or taxis with your Scheme mobility aid.

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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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A man in a wheelchair and a woman sit across from each other at a wooden picnic table in a park, enjoying hot drinks and smiling. A wheelchair-accessible van is parked behind them, and the scene is set in a leafy outdoor area during autumn.

Maintenance tips for your powered wheelchair or scooter

Whether you use a powered electric wheelchair or a mobility scooter, having the know-how to care for your equipment means it will perform better. Use Shona's maintenance guide to help keep your mobility equipment in good condition for longer.

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