How to look after your wheelchair
To keep a wheelchair in optimum condition requires maintenance. Not only is this important for it to run efficiently to be as comfortable as...
SHOULD YOUR WAV BE FITTED WITH A RAMP OR A LIFT?
Specifying a bespoke conversion for an accessible vehicle can be a daunting and sometimes complicated process which has to balance needs, wants,...
FLYING WITH A WHEELCHAIR
Travelling by aeroplane can provide particular challenges for wheelchair users and people whose mobility is reduced. Concerns such as wheelchair...
Attributes of a good driver?
Despite what seems to be a never-ending succession of potholes and challenging road surfaces, statistically, the UK is one of the world’s safest...
DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER FROM AUTUMN TO SPRING
As the British weather can deteriorate quite significantly at times between autumn and spring, some drivers suffer anxiety and a loss of...
NEW WHEELCHAIR GUIDELINES FROM WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
New guidance, intended for anyone who has a role in wheelchair provision to help secure access to appropriate and quality wheelchairs, has been...
CHOOSING A FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR
From manual or electric, to specialist sports and all terrain models, there are so many different types of wheelchair that it might not always be...
MAKING A BEACH DAY BRILLIANT
Whilst it can’t be said for all of them, more and more UK beaches are becoming accessible which means that a fair bit of the coastline is...
CHOOSING BETWEEN PETROL, DIESEL, OR HYBRID
With more choice than ever before, it can be a challenge to decide which fuel type to go for when choosing a new WAV for private purchase or...
ACCESSING WAVs AFTER TRAUMATIC INJURY
Every year in England, 45,000 people are affected by a major or very severe traumatic injury while around 500,000 people experience a less severe...
GOVERNING THE USE OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES
New plans suggest that UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 and some vehicles, including cars, coaches, and lorries with...
BICYCLES AS A MOBILITY AID
Cycling is a type of exercise that requires some sort of bicycle and is known to have many benefits. Various schemes exist to encourage people...