Motoring and Mobility

Scooter Store Limited is an established company with over twentyfive years’ experience, which has become very popular especially with the elderly and disabled community nationwide.

The concept of a small, easy to use store for securing mobility vehicles has been extremely well received by many local authorities. Housing Associations, County, City and Borough Councils as well as charitable organisations have installed Scooter Stores throughout the country with great success; whilst thousands have been exported to Europe. This has solved storage and independence issues for many people.

In our experience we have found that many people who use mobility scooters find it very difficult getting their scooter in and out of their property without help or assistance. Storing them in living rooms and hallways is not always ideal as they take up a lot of room and can cause fire hazards. The scooter store itself is simple and was designed in response to a demand from the public. The standard unit is 1525mm long x 1220mm wide x 1070mm high and made of 2mm steel the store comes in a green finish. Bespoke scooter stores can be manufactured to different sizes to suit your specific mobility scooter requirements. Our Scooter Stores are delivered flat packed for installation to inaccessible places and are installed by our fully trained engineers. Our scooter stores are all push button controlled and fully lockable. A socket for charging the scooter is provided within the store. The Scooter Store requires very little maintenance. The Scooter Store is such a marvellous alternative which is secure and theft proof, and because it is so easy to use independence can be greatly improved for mobility vehicle users.

Our contact details are: Scooter Store Limited, Unit 11 Riverside Business Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2HE. Tel: 01279 453565. www.scooterstoreltd.com

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Finally at eye level!

15-YEA goes goes R-OLD Amelie to school in th on excursions leads e mor with a ni co ng mpletely normal and back home te in ena the ge aft li e f r e. From noon. A Mon t the day to weeke F n ri d d s ay sh s e he her family. Amelie also has bilateral spastic cerebral palsy and therefore can neither sit, stand nor walk independently. Besides her parents, Amelie has a whole network of helping "buddies" around her family, carers, teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and so on.

Therapeutical aids also make her everyday life easier and help her to participate more fully with her surroundings. One of the products she uses is the Schuchmann “till.” which Amelie has been using a lot and with pleasure for a year or so. The adjustable

supine standing frame offers her a whole new perspective. Thanks to “till.” she can communicate, learn and play around with her friends and classmates at eye level and that is what this cheerful girl particularly loves to do. Amelie is so popular with her classmates that she was recently elected class representative - her parents were naturally very proud and they believe that the regular standing in “till.” played a part in her election victory. “Of course the standing frame focuses on supporting Amelie’s posture and protecting her hip dislocation but it also allows Amelie to be sociable and interative fully with her classmates“ said her Father.

Along with abducted standing at an angle of 0 - 30° bilaterally, the “till.” leg rests can be independently adjusted in length and will also accomodate and support children with fixed contractures at the knee and hip using it‘s unique flexable adjustment points.

Amelie has many small and big wishes and plans for her future. Schuchmann are proud that they can give her a great deal more quality of life with their aids.

If you would like to find out more about the Schuchmann “till.” or any of the other products in their range contact your local product specialist who you can find by visiting their website at www.schuchmann.co.uk

Explorer

Supporting independent driving; with an automated tailgate, automated ramp and a six-way internal transfer seat.

Freeway

Perfect for when more original seats are required, can seat 7 plus wheelchair passenger or 9 without wheelchair.

Lifestyle

Our latest innovation, up to six original seats, 5ft of headroom for the wheelchair passenger and additional 3rd row seating options.

Family

Ideal when maximum internal space is required, offering 5ft of headroom and a full length, flat floor.

Freestyle

A fabulous versatile conversion, with options of wheelchair positions and offering original rear seating.

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Fortitude

Original seating throughout, can seat 7 plus wheelchair passenger or 9 without wheelchair.

Duet

Can carry up to two people travelling in their wheelchairs, retains two original rear seats adjacent to each wheelchair position.

Charity announces emergency financial support for disabled households, as four out of five families say the Government is not doing enough on the cost-of-living crisis

FOUR out of five (83 per cent) families caring for a disabled loved one believe the Government is not doing enough to support them during the current cost-of-living crisis, according to new research by the disability charity Sense. It comes as the charity announce a new emergency fund for children or adults with complex disabilities living with their families.

A thousand families from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a £500 grant from Sense ahead of the autumn. It’s the first time in the charity’s history, which spans more than six decades, that they’ve provided emergency financial support on this scale.

Sense polled more than one thousand families with a disabled child or adult in their household across the UK, and nearly three quarters (72 per cent) said they have been pushed into debt this year due to increases to food and energy prices. More than half (55 per cent) admitted to borrowing money from friends and family to pay bills, with two in five (40 per cent) saying they will go without food to save money. More than three quarters (77 per cent) said the financial pressure is affecting their mental health. Eight in ten (87 per cent) households want to see more targeted financial support for disabled people.

Sense is offering the financial assistance to families through its services. In addition, the scheme is extended to children and adults with complex disabilities supported by other specialist charities, such as Rett UK, Batten Disease Association and Zellweger. Sense says demand for the service has been huge.

Richard Kramer, Sense Chief Executive, said: “Disabled people and their families have told us that they are frustrated by the lack of urgency from Government in tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Sense felt that we needed to step in and set up the fund to help people who are struggling now to pay for their essentials. We have already seen a huge demand for support, which reflects the massive cost-of-living challenges facing the individuals we support and their families. We know it will make a huge difference to those who receive it, but it’s not a long-term solution, and there are many more disabled people and families across the country that need support at this time.

“Our research illustrates the desperate everyday reality of disabled households across the UK, who are in debt and facing impossible decisions such as whether to eat or heat their homes. Everyone is affected by rising prices, but disabled households are one of the hardest hit because of their circumstances. Many are in poverty, less likely to be in full-time work and face higher costs for energy for essential equipment and the additional costs of disability. The Prime Minister must recognise the impact this crisis is having on disabled households and provide long-term financial support. ”

Sense have partnered with national charity Turn2us to administrate the grant applications. Turn2us helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.

Jules Tompkins, Senior Programme Manager at national poverty charity Turn2us, added: “For families living with a loved-one with complex disabilities, receiving a charitable grant can be a lifeline in helping them cope financially. Every day we hear from disabled people about the impact grants can have and we are pleased to be working with Sense to ensure disabled people and their families receive vital financial support as the cost of living continues to spiral. We know disabled people will be amongst those hardest hit by soaring costs. Therefore, it is crucial that in the longer-term, reforms are made to both our economy and social security system to stop the growing inequalities in our society, and to ensure people to have enough money to live on.

Over 30 thousand people have signed a Sense petition calling for longterm financial support for disabled people and their families, including an increase to benefits and the reinstatement of the Warm Home Discount. For more information and to sign the petition visit www.sense.org.uk/costofliving

Automating swing doors provides a safe, secure and convenient option for users providing access for those less able.

FAAC offer a range of automatic door systems for both swing and sliding applications. Whether its a small internal door or a pair of large building entrance doors, there is a solution to suit. providing compliance with the Equality Act 2010 (DDA)

• 2010 Equality Act compliant • Contactless Entry • Low Energy • Safe, flexible system that fits most applications • Touch Free Hand Sensor with MicroGuard™ Anti-

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Operation is by two contactless Sensors that control the entry cycle by automatically opening and then locking the door and the exit cycle by unlocking and opening the door at the appropriate times interfacing with both the A951 automatic door operator and an electromagnetic locking device. An emergency override keyswitch is also included in the kit.

With more than 50 years experience, FAAC is a world leader in access control automation.

FAAC UK are pleased to announce the FAAC A951 DDA Automatic Toilet Door System which now comes as standard with Contactless Activation switches, the system comprises of an Operator, Push/ Pull Arm, Safety Sensors, Finger-guard, Signs and the failsafe magnetic locking system in one simple and easy to install kit.

The Disabled person’s toilet door system can easily be integrated into an existing or new swing door and delivers a

added security with maglocks unobtrusive operator

Range of door operators for internal and external applications

option of different arms, depending on which side of the door the operator is mounted

contactless or touch options available accessories such as visual automatic locks available

www.faac.co.uk robin.palmer@faactechnologies.com 01256 318100

Is Access to Santa’s Grotto Important?

THE ANSWER IS SIMPLY, YES it is! Warrington Disability Partnership have over 20 years’ experience of running a fully inclusive Santa’s Grotto. Not only is the grotto wheelchair accessible, so too is the undercover winter wonderland scenery.

WDP’s Santa can communicate with deaf children and parents through British Sign Language.

After listening to parents, WDP have included Quiet Hours, where the individual needs of children, parents and grandparents can be met, including Autism, Asperger’s, Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

The Quiet Hour also caters for people who have sight loss, with a guided tour and an interactive experience including touching, feeling and smelling a Christmas tree and other display items.

Mrs Clause and her team of elves will be on hand to assist Santa in making it a very special day.

For more details visit www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk/ events/grotto.shtml or call 01925 240064.

A new independent study ‘An economic assessment of wheelchair provision in England’

MOTABILITY partnered with the Wheelchair Alliance to support this new study into wheelchair provision in England, which aims to provide robust evidence and data on the scale of current issues in wheelchair provision, potential beneficial interventions and to highlight best practices. The study was carried out by Frontier Economics and shows how economic conditions influence the provision of wheelchairs, and how these impact the experience of wheelchair users.

The study shows that there are a number of challenges in the market which should be reviewed, including regional differences in provision and a lack of accurate and up-to-date data on the number of disabled people who may need to access wheelchair services which in turn impacts the level of funding available for service users.

Motability has a bold vision to ensure that disabled people are not disadvantaged by poor access to transportation, and we are determined to increase the range and reach of what we do, looking beyond the Motability Scheme.

To help us achieve even greater impact and build a better understanding of the transport lives of disabled people and the challenges they face, we conduct research and provide grant funding to other charities and organisations to inform our grant spending priorities and to generate innovative solutions to meet the evolving transportation needs of disabled people.

We are committed to publishing and sharing our research work because we believe that the findings are important for a wide range of people and organisations who care about the same things that we do. The full report is available on our website: www.motability.org.uk/ impact-and-innovation/research/our-reports.

Over 25,000 people demand better access to subtitles and audio description on video on demand services

We’re thrilled that so many people signed our petition to tell the Government to make video on demand content accessible.

RNID AND RNIB launched a petition last year calling on the Government to compel broadcasters to provide consistent audio description (AD), subtitles and signing on video on demand (VOD) services. We’re really pleased that the petition has been signed by 25,767 people who agree that more needs to be done to make these platforms accessible and inclusive for all.

Audio description, subtitles and signing are used by people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, deafblind or people with hearing loss. There are 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or have hearing loss, and 350,000 people who are blind or partially sighted.

Major broadcasters are required to provide subtitles for up to 90% of programmes on linear TV, but there is currently no requirement for broadcasters to provide subtitles for on-demand services. The situation is similar for blind and partially sighted people who need on-screen action audio described through audio information provided between the dialogue.

Despite the rapid rise in popularity of video on demand services, with nearly half of UK adults considering these platforms their main way of watching TV and film content, the majority remain inaccessible to those living with sight and/or hearing loss due to the lack of access services. These include services like NOWTV, All4, ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer and Paramount Plus.

RNIB and RNID successfully campaigned to change the law to make on demand TV more accessible, which resulted in the Digital Economy Act 2017. This campaign win enabled the government to introduce minimum quotas for audio described, subtitled and signed content. But five years later, the law has still not been put into action, and on demand content often remains inaccessible.

Teri Devine, Associate Director for Inclusion at RNID said: “It’s shocking that more than five years after the Digital Economy Act passed, no action has been taken to improve accessibility for deaf people and people with hearing loss watching TV on demand.

“Subtitles enable people to be fully included, whether that’s watching a favourite programme with friends or family or catching up on popular shows in the workplace. Deaf people and people with hearing loss are sick of feeling left behind, and we urge the Government to put the Digital Economy Act regulations into action, and start the clock on subtitling, signing, and audio description quotas for TV on-demand.”

Adventure Addict Is Defying All Odds in Epic World Marathon Challenge

Avid Disabled Adventurer takes on his biggest challenge yet - to complete multiple marathons across the world.

DISABLED ADVENTURER and Motivational Speaker, Darren Edwards, is set to redefine the limitations of disability by becoming the first ever wheelchair user to attempt the 777 World Marathon Challenge – a feat which sees participants complete seven marathons in seven days across seven continents.

In October, a group of 30 individuals will be embarking on this gruelling expedition; one that fewer people have completed than have reached the summit of Mount Everest. Starting in Antarctica, before travelling to Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America and concluding in North America, the marathons will each pose vast differences in weather, conditions and experiences.

In the summer of 2016, Darren suffered a near-fatal accident after falling 30ft during a rock climb, which would leave him instantly and permanently paralysed from the chest down. Since then, however, he’s conducted and participated in an array of arduous and inspiring activities, refusing to let his disability dictate what he was able to achieve.

Darren said, “I am so excited to be a part of the 2022 World Marathon Challenge. Most importantly, I am excited to show that anything is possible. In my opinion, it is vital that we all push our own boundaries, both physically and mentally, regardless of the challenges we all face in life.

“Whilst I have much to look forward to – the experience, the comradery, the accomplishment – I am of course a little nervous, too. It is an enormous challenge and demands a high level of fitness and determination. Add into that, that I am essentially a guinea pig - as no other individual with a spinal cord injury has EVER attempted anything of this stature. Also add to that, due to my paralysis, that I am unable to regulate my body temperature, which puts me at risk of frostbite in Antarctica, and heatstroke in Dubai just days later”.

Darren is aiming to raise £100,000 for the Armed Forces Para-Snowboard Team (AFPST), an independent charity that uses the restorative power of parasnowsport to accelerate the recovery and welfare of wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans. Donations will entirely fund 50 UK athletes to compete in the 2023 International Competition hosted by AFPST, which unites military personnel and veterans from across the globe.

Being no stranger to adventure, Darren has previously raised £110,000 for AFPST in June 2021, by leading a group of five injured and wounded veterans in his Kayak4Heroes challenge, which saw them kayak from Land’s End to John-O-Groats. They were the first adaptive team to successfully complete this 1,400km journey, and Darren is the first person with a SCI to have achieved this.

Elizabeth Winfield, Chief Operations Officer at AFPST said, “We are incredibly grateful for Darren’s ongoing support, and we are wholeheartedly behind him with his latest challenge. There’s no doubt that it will push him to his absolute extremes, but it truly encapsulates everything that we are about – inspiring others, pushing boundaries, challenging perceptions and changing lives for the better”.

About Darren Edwards A former mountaineer and Army reservist, Darren Edwards is a Disabled Adventurer, Expedition Leader and Motivational Speaker. Whilst rock climbing in the summer of 2016, he suffered a lifechanging accident. Since then, however, he has organised and completed numerous challenges, including Kayak4Heroes – a 1,400km kayaking journey over 26 days from Land’s End to John-OGroats, and has rowed the English Channel in his late father’s honour who lost his battle to mental health and depression in September 2021.

If you would like to follow Darren’s journey, including his training and preparation for the marathons, then please visit his website https://darrenedwards.org.uk/. To learn more about AFPST, and the fundraising for this event, please check out the link here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/darrenworldmarathonchallenge.

Hollyoaks Stars Tackle Terrains to reach Snowdon Summit for Learning Disability Charities

HOLLYOAKSstar and Mencap ambassador Emily Burnett and her aunt Teresa, who has a learning disability, ‘pushed to the peak’ to reach the summit of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the highest mountain in England and Wales. Also taking on the steep ascent were celebrity friends and family, raising an incredible £12,192 for learning disability charities Mencap and Sunday Circle.

The ‘Push to the Peak’ team of nineteen people took seven hours to make the 1,085m ascent to reach the Snowdon summit in the Snowdonia National Park in Wales, which is home to some of the most challenging and rugged peaks in Britain. Setting off from the Llanberis path at 7am, they were led by Teresa Pope, 58, whose lifelong dream has been to climb the mountain ahead of her 60th birthday next year and show what people with a learning disability can achieve.

The line-up of celebrities taking part in the challenge included Emily’s Hollyoaks co-stars, James Sutton (John-Paul McQueen), Eva O’Hara (Verity Hutchinson), Gabriel Clark (Ollie Morgan) and Connor Calland (Jordan Price) and actors Mia McKenna-Bruce (from Netflix’s Persuasion), Tom Leach and TikTok star Monica Geldart. The group jumped at the chance to take part in the trek - keen to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about learning disability and raise money for charity. Nick Green, Teresa’s personal trainer from their local gym, David Lloyd Cardiff, also took part, having trained Teresa for four months in preparation for the trek by creating an accessible fitness programme.

All sponsorship proceeds from the Push to the Peak challenge will be split between Sunday Circle, a local learning disability organisation based in Wales, and Mencap, who support the 1.5 million people living with a learning disability in the UK.

Mencap ambassador Emily Burnett said: “This has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, emotional and life affirming things I have ever done. Watching Teresa achieve one of her dreams is beyond special. It was incredible to stand with her at the summit with our friends and family and a moment I will treasure forever. I’m so proud of Teresa, she’s inspired me every day of my life and now she’s showing what people with a learning disability can achieve. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and donated to Mencap and Sunday Circle. We want everyone with a learning disability to feel valued equally, to be included and to have opportunities… and to be able to climb their own mountains, physically and metaphorically.”

Teresa Pope said: “I’m so happy to have achieved my dream of climbing Snowdon with my beloved niece, family and friends. I’m feeling on top of the world. Thanks to everyone that’s supported me and donated to Mencap and Sunday Circle and to Nick, my trainer, for helping me get fit enough to take on Snowdon and win.”

Hollyoaks actor James Sutton said: “I have a family member with a learning disability and it meant a lot for me personally to take part in the Push to the Peak challenge. I’m so happy I was there to see Teresa achieve her dream of climbing Snowdon and to have been part of this incredible experience.”

Mary O’Hagan, Director of Fundraising at Mencap said: “Thank you to Emily, Teresa and the amazing ‘Push to the Peak’ trekkers for taking on this challenge in aid of Mencap and Sunday Circle. The vital funds raised at this event will help even more people with a learning disability to achieve their dreams and lead happy, healthy lives. We’re honoured that Emily is using her profile and role as a Mencap ambassador to make people with a learning disability more visible and transform attitudes in society. We’re also extremely grateful to the team at David Lloyd Clubs for their invaluable support. Everyone involved should be incredibly proud of their achievements.”

To donate to Emily and Teresa’s Push to the Peak challenge, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/emilyandteresa

Get out there with Triride

TRIRIDE ARE A market leader in the production of Power Add-on devices. Whether you want full electrical assistance, or a Hybrid assisted handcycle we have you covered. Simply attach to your manual wheelchair in seconds and discover a new Freedom.

The Triride Special Compact HT with all road tyre is a great all-rounder providing full electronic assistance. Small, compact, packed with plenty of power to tackle those steeper inclines and handle some off-road use, but small enough and light enough to transport in the boot of your car.

Triride technology compliments the drive performance with Intelligent Cruise Control and Intelligent Braking System makes driving with family and friends a breeze. Paired with Triride’s patented attachment method, fitting to most manual wheelchair is possible and customisable to each individual user requirements.

If you are looking for a more physical challenge the Triride Tribike Hybrid provides a simple fun way to keep active and enjoy the road ahead. A hybrid customisable power assist system offers electrical assistance when pedalling which makes tackling those hills a breeze. Combines with a choice of gearing and tyre options the Tribike provides great versatility for most terrains. You even have an ondemand throttle to help get you started on those steeper inclines.

If you’re looking for a more compact option, we also have the Tribike Hybrid available with a 16” wheel providing a super compact footprint and its lightweight frame make the Tribike Hybrid a great transport option. Whether you need full electric or the active hybrid option, enjoy the great outdoors with friends and family.

Find out more information on www.triride.uk

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Motability launches new Reducing Barriers to Driving and Travelling with Confidence Grants

This year, Motability, the Charity, is launching six new grant programmes, committing £50 million in funding over the next three financial years to organisations across the UK who can help address the challenges that disabled people face when accessing transport. The first four programmes -Community Transport, Wheelchair Sector, Active Travel and Research Grants, launched in April and June respectively. Motability is still actively encouraging charities and organisations to apply for funding for these programmes.

Motability has now announced the final two new programmes for the year – Travelling with Confidence and Reducing Barriers to Driving. These are two key areas where our research and insight has shown that providing grant funding to other charities and organisations will have a great impact, helping disabled people right now to make the journeys they want to, while Motability continues its research and innovation work into longer-term solutions to make all transport accessible.

Barry Le Grys, Chief Executive of Motability said: “We are thrilled to be launching our final two new grant programmes for this year. Motability has historically been known for providing grants to Scheme customers, and whilst that is still an important and core part of our work, we are incredibly excited to be using our charitable funds to help even more disabled people. So many fantastic charities and organisations are already doing so much to help to address the challenges disabled people face when accessing transport and through our new grant programmes we want to enable them to enhance the lives of even more disabled people. We strongly encourage any organisation or charity that may be eligible for funding to visit our website and apply” .

Travelling with Confidence Grant Programme

The new Travelling with Confidence Grant Programme can provide funding for Charities and organisations to help to alleviate the negative feelings and experiences currently felt by disabled people when making a journey via public transport. To ensure fair and transparent awarding of funding, each application will be assessed consistently against our criteria.

Examples of grant funding from this programme could include (but is not limited to): • Grants to improve awareness of responsibilities and influence policy and practice in the transport sector. • Funding to embed a user-led approach to inclusive design and delivery of transport services. • Grants to scale, promote awareness of, and increase access to, travel training programmes that increase skills, knowledge, confidence, choice and control when travelling. • Grants to support the development of accessible tools and technology solutions that support journey planning and in-journey navigation. Charities and organisations can apply for grants from £100,000 to £1million.

Reducing Barriers to Driving Grant Programme

Through our new Reducing Barriers to Driving Grant Programme, we hope to help charities and organisations to improve and expand private transport options for disabled people and their families beyond the Motability Scheme. Examples of grant funding from this programme could include (but is not limited to): • Funding to raise awareness of driving as an option, and of the support and adaptations that are available. • Grants to expand the provision of driving and familiarisation lessons, and increase the number of instructors delivering lessons with adaptations. • Funding to organisations to help reduce the cost barriers around access to vehicles and adaptations. Charities and organisations can apply for grants from £100,000 to £2million.

For more information on how charities and organisations can apply for funding and for eligibility please visit www.motability.org.uk/charitable-grants

STANDING WHEELCHAIR

Providing independence & comfort through standing

Designed and developed in the Midlands over the past 15 years the Genie V2 is one of the most advanced wheelchairs available. Combining advanced engineering and practical design, the Genie provides independence and comfort for all levels of dependency.

At Genie Wheelchairs we pride ourselves on developing practical and affordable solutions that make your day to day life that little bit easier! Appropriate for all levels of dependency from our basic model through to a complete care system tailored to each individual.

The Genie V2 has been designed with your everyday needs in mind, providing upper and lower body support to allow washing, air circulation and relief from pressure pain. The ability to stand opens up many possibilities such as access to previously inaccessible places or even getting back into the workplace as many of our Genie users have, whilst providing everyday health benefits such as aiding circulation and digestion. Standing is an important part of maintaining good health. The Genie can aid in the prevention of bladder problems and assist with bone development and pressure management.

The Genie V2 is incredibly easy to manoeuvre, light and compact when stored. It is easily folded away into a cube which is ideal for transportation on planes or in non converted vehicles, enabling you to do more and go further in comfort. Providing independence for yourself and your carer is our main aim.

With its range of control options from the attendant control system, which allows a carer or family member to drive, stand and manage comfort to our unique head control system allowing you to use all functions of the Genie just by head movement alone. The Genie V2 comes complete with hygienic, easytouse toilet facilities that can revolutionise your quality of life. All features are removable depending on your needs. When you can sit, recline, stand up and be mobile in safety without leaving the chair the possibilities are endless.

Everyone’s needs can change.

All the Genie’s facilities and functions can be added or removed easily at any time to suit your requirements as an individual. Our base unit is easily adapted to accommodate a wide range of additional features, from vehicle docking systems to our unique head control system. And when it comes to one off customization at Genie wheelchairs nothing is impossible, from ventilator shelving to customised seating if you have any special requirements let us know. Nothing is too much when it comes to your comfort and independence.

Easy transfers from bed to • sitting or standing Custom built to suit all needs • Comfortable & maneuverable • Enhances quality of life• Provides dignity,• independence & mobility Provides many health benefits • Removes boundaries•

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