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Finding & Choosing The Right Mobility Aid

What is a mobility/disability aid?

The term “mobility aid” is used to describe an item or piece of equipment designed to improve a person’s mobility and independence that improves their daily living.

There are many examples of all the different types of aids that all into this broad description so a mobility can be anything from a small daily living aid, to a children’s pushchair, to large specialist rehabilitation equipment like standing frames designed for someone with a spinal injury. The most popular mobility aids tend to be smaller items that help the user walk like a cane/crutch, or help do something such as open a jar or even turn a key making life easier around the home when you start to find job you used to find easy get a little harder.

So how do I find the right mobility aid for me?

The problem with finding good mobility aids is there are so many! Catalogues of products on websites can span thousands which leaves you thinking “What mobility aid would suit me?” Fortunately, a few places, including The Mobility Aids Centre Ltd , have dedicated customer service teams that can help you with this problem. Most products are related to specific medical condition so you are going to need a specific piece of medical equipment to suit your need, rather than ordering products and wasting time (and money) it’s always best to speak to one of our advisors and we will find the product that best suits what you need and give you recommendations rather than you having to try and find the needle in the haystack through the maze of products that are available on the market.

Another great way of finding a mobility aid is to see your doctor or therapist. Doctors/therapists will deal with these kind of conditions daily. They will have an extensive knowledge of what product will best suit your condition and will know what aids suit what condition to improve your everyday life.

And finally another great way is obviously through word-of-mouth, for common conditions such as Arthritis friends/family that also suffer with the condition are sure to have some things they have tried that have improved their daily living and also there are many local support groups everywhere that will be able to advise you.

If anyone else has any suggestions of how to find an aid that suits certain conditions post them in the comment section below and we hope we’ve helped you find a mobility aid that suits you.

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  • Great communication. Very pleased with wheelchair. Thanks very much.
    Joanna D
  • Excellent service. Well informed staff came to demonstrate a standing chair, nothing was too much trouble and all my questions were answered. On delivery, customer service was brilliant, equipment was assembled and my home left clean and tidy. I would highly recommend this company.
    Ali A
  • Got my wheelchair quick, thanks!
    Rob W
  • thanks for sending them to me they were both very useful and has now made spoon feeding alot easier so thanks again
    marie g
  • Product came sooner than expected
    Audrey L
  • I purchased a Quest foldable mobility scooter - very pleased with the scooter and the service. I ordered it on a Friday and it was delivered on Monday. I would recommend to anyone - especially as I saved some money.
    Alison C
  • The item ordered is ideal for my Mums requirements and the delivery was excellent
    toni d
  • very useful aid to carry for my meals
    Jill B
  • Had a fantastic service from Steve Perry who was able to provide Minor Illness & Injuries Unit in Peterborough with some urgent crutches. Will use again. Thank you.
    Sara P
  • Couldn't have been more helpful on the telephone and delivery was first rate. Will definitely use again.
    Patricia C
  • Great service and very helpful when I couldn't locate something on the site. Very happy with wheelchair we purchased and the price was great too.
    Catherine R
  • Very impressed with the transit chair I bought. Very high quality, well designed and turns on a sixpence! Would recommend to anyone considering purchase.
    Hazel H
  • What fantastic customer service i received from this company..Easy straight forward transaction,extremely helpful and attentive staff..Thanks to Steve for your patience when i changed my mind re colour of pushchair three times..The Cappuccino Mewa is brilliant..Just what we have been looking for...
    Kate f
  • Ordering on line was easy, and the product was delivered within 2 working days, excellent service all round, cannot fault it at all.
    jacqueline b
  • First class service items lived up to expectations
    Susan m
  • Ordered a folding shower seat with 2 grab bars in the morning and these were delivered to me in the afternoon of the same day - that is what I call service. However the following day a further 2 Grab Bars were delivered and the co said that they would collect these the same day - still waiting after 1 week and another call - not so good and still waiting. A point that the co should consider is that we are finding it difficult to get someone to fit the shower seat and they are unable to provide any guidance or help. would suggest that they collect names and telephone numbers of local tradesmen who are trusted to fit their mobility equipment and provide guidance on fitting
    Edward B
  • Needed some crutches but not sure about measurements. Staff were helpful and knowledgeable on the phone. The price was very good, they arrived quickly and I am very pleased with them.
    Ann B
  • Called into the shop for a shower chair for an elderly relative. The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They didn't have the one I needed so I was offered the option of ordering in store or online. I ordered on line and the chair was delivered 2 days later. Fabulous service.I would recommend the Mobility Aids Centre. Thank you!
    Tracey K
  • Fantastic service, I order a Bathmaster Deltis bath chair lift on the 18/08/2015 and using the standard delivery system it was delivered to my house the following day. The chair works very well, it comes packed in the manufactures original box, battery ready charged for instantaneous use and at a very competitive price. Very good performance all round.
    Richard C
  • I was looking for a buggy for adults and the one I purchased named Troy. was excellent, I can put it up & down in seconds. The wheels are superbly easy to turn with. My husband says it is very comfortable and the black leather with red piping is very smart. When folded up there is a padded grip in the middle of the frame, which is perfectly balanced to lift it in and out of cars etc. a wonderfully strong but light wheelchair.
    Sandra S