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My Elderly Parent Keeps Falling – What Should I Do?
It's one of those moments that changes everything.
Maybe it's a phone call from Mum saying she's slipped in the kitchen. Perhaps Dad tripped getting out of the bath. Or maybe you've noticed bruises that are explained away with "I'm fine" and a quick change of subject.
If your elderly parent keeps falling, you're probably worried. More importantly, you're probably wondering what you're supposed to do next.

Sara Cunnington
Jul 234 min read


15 Signs It Might Be Time to Visit a Mobility Shop
Most people don't wake up one morning and decide they need a mobility scooter, a walking aid or a rise and recline chair.
It's usually much more gradual than that.
Maybe you've stopped going into town as often because walking from the car park feels like hard work. Perhaps your knees aren't what they used to be, or getting out of your favourite chair now takes a couple of attempts. You tell yourself it's just part of getting older, and for a while you adapt without real

Sara Cunnington
Jul 204 min read


The Complete Guide to Electric Adjustable Beds: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
If you've started looking at electric adjustable beds, you've probably already realised there are hundreds of options available. Some cost under £1,000, others well over £5,000. Every manufacturer claims theirs is the most comfortable, the easiest to use or the best for your health.
So how do you know which claims matter and which are simply marketing?
At Fen Mobility Centre, we speak to people considering an adjustable bed almost every day. Some are recovering from surge

Sara Cunnington
Jul 1612 min read


Growing Older in Ely: Local Services That Help You Stay Independent
Growing older doesn't have to mean giving up the things you enjoy.
For many people across Ely, Littleport, Soham, Haddenham, Witchford and the surrounding villages, staying independent is one of life's biggest priorities. Whether that's continuing to do your own shopping, enjoying walks beside the river, meeting friends for coffee or simply feeling safe in your own home, there are now more services and support available than ever before.
At Fen Mobility Centre we speak

Sara Cunnington
Jul 115 min read


Mobility Scooter vs Powerchair: Which Is Right for You? The Complete UK Buying Guide (2026)
One of the questions we are asked most often at Fen Mobility Centre is:
"Should I buy a mobility scooter or a powerchair?"
It is an excellent question because although both products are designed to help people remain independent, they are built for very different purposes.
Many people assume they are simply two versions of the same thing. In reality, choosing the wrong one can lead to frustration, discomfort and an expensive mistake.

Sara Cunnington
Jun 2818 min read


Being Dementia Friends
At Fen Mobility Centre, we believe that mobility support is about far more than products.
Every day, we meet people who are adapting to changes in health, confidence, independence and daily life. For many families, one of those changes may involve dementia.
That is why our team has completed Dementia Friends awareness training and why you may now notice our staff wearing their Dementia Friends badges when you visit our showroom.

Sara Cunnington
Jun 245 min read


Fen Mobility Centre Is Proud to Sponsor Manea Gala This Year
If you know us at Fen Mobility Centre, you will know that community matters to us.
We are incredibly proud to support people across Ely, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas every day through our showroom, assessments, advice and aftercare. But for us, being part of a community means more than opening the doors each morning. It means showing up, supporting local events and helping create moments that bring people together.
That is why we are so excited to Sponsor it !

Sara Cunnington
Jun 73 min read
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