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How to stay safe and in control when using your winch

Our guide covers how to keep your powered running smoothly. We cover how to avoid twists, tangles and jams to give you peace of mind.

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A man using a wheelchair smiles as he moves along a wet pavement beside a young boy who is holding a colourful rainbow umbrella over them. They appear to be chatting while walking through a leafy outdoor area with wooden fencing and a greenhouse in the background.

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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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 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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Seven top tips for travelling on your scooter or powered wheelchair

Top tips to ensure you're prepared when travelling on your electric scooter or powered wheelchair.

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Man on a mobility scooter driving on the road

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.

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Jim Wood showing a demonstration of a powered wheelchair folding down

Video reviews: powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters on the Motability Scheme

Jim Wood, our in-house powered wheelchair and mobility expert at the Motability Scheme, shares his advice. Watch these videos to learn about new products available on the Scheme.

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Disability blogger Pippa Stacey on her new powered wheelchair

Tips to store your powered wheelchair and scooter outdoors

Disability writer Pippa Stacey shares her experience of how to safely store and protect powered wheelchairs and scooters outside of your home.

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Man using a car hoist to get his mobility scooter inside the car

Guide to getting your powered wheelchair or scooter into a car

Powered wheelchair user, Shona Louise, explains the best ways to safely transport your electric wheelchair or scooter into a car with ease.

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We’ve announced our Motability Dealer Award winners

Every year, we collect customers' feedback and recognise the top scooter and powered wheelchair dealers on the Motability Scheme. In this article, we reveal the 2023 winners and explain how you can check if a dealer has won or been nominated for any of these awards.

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