This article by Mobility Smart explores what mobility scooters do, how they help disabled people across the UK, and what you should know before choosing one.
Campaign Triumph: UK Government To Review Outdated Powered Wheelchair Legislation
The Wheelchair Alliance has secured a government review of outdated powered wheelchair laws requiring licences and insurance for chairs over 150kg. This landmark step challenges decades-old rules, pushes for fairer, more inclusive legislation, and puts dignity and independence for disabled people at the centre.
New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm Thanks To Nearly £60,000 Surrey Hills Funding
Pierrepont Farm in Surrey unveils a new accessible footpath, funded by the Surrey Hills Access for All initiative, enhancing countryside access for all abilities with upgraded facilities and inclusive design.
Mobility Scooter Users Urged For Highway Code Inclusion As Fatalities Rise
Campaigners are urging the UK government to add mobility scooter users to the Highway Code, highlighting alarming new data showing a near doubling of fatalities in 2023.