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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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A man drives a car with a woman in the back seat and a young child sitting safely in a car seat, secured with a seatbelt and looking out the window.

Child car seat safety tips for Scheme customers

This article will help you understand which child car seat should go in which vehicle, including if you have a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV).

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A woman wearing a brown coat, beige hat, and ankle boots sits on the extended adaptive seat of a silver vehicle marked “elap | moving people forward.” She holds a small remote control and is positioned just outside the open driver’s door in a parking area with yellow hatch markings.

Adaptations in action: Car access made simple

For anyone with limited mobility, even a short car journey often starts with the same question: how do I get into the seat comfortably and safely? Smart innovations from Elap and Guidosimplex are making that easier.

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Chelsea Douglas outdoors on a sunny day, smiling while holding the handlebars of her powered wheelchair attachment, with a modern building and trees in the background.

A game-changer: How a power add-on gives Chelsea more freedom

Chelsea is one of the first people to lease a manual wheelchair with a power add-on through the Motability Scheme in Scotland. Read how a power add-on has given Chelsea more freedom.

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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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Disability aids recommended by disabled people

Chloe Tear reveals the best aids and equipment recommended by the disabled community. From mobility aids and bathroom equipment to handy kitchen gadgets, discover the best options for you.

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