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Fen Mobility Center Topics Library

Using Equipment Safely

Straightforward guidance on using mobility and daily living equipment safely, confidently and in the way it was designed to be used.

Class 2 and Class 3 Mobility Scooters Explained

Can You Use a Mobility Scooter if You Have Poor Balance?

Wheelchair Transfers: When Equipment and Technique Need Reviewing

Which Hand Should You Hold a Walking Stick In?

Walking Aid Ferrules: Why That Small Rubber Foot Matters

Bed Height: Why It Matters for Safe Transfers

What Happens to a Stairlift During a Power Cut?

When a Portable Ramp Is Not the Right Answer

How to Transport a Wheelchair Safely in a Car

How Far Can a Mobility Scooter Really Travel on One Charge?

How to Get On and Off a Mobility Scooter More Easily

Powerchair Batteries and Charging

How to Use a Walking Stick on Stairs

How to Use a Walking Frame Safely at Home

Adjustable Bed Side Rails: When Are They Appropriate?

How Long Does a Wheelchair Ramp Need to Be?

Can a Ramp Be Too Steep Even If the Scooter Can Climb It?

How to Transport a Mobility Scooter in a Car

Mobility Scooter Batteries: Charging, Storage and Replacement

How Long Is Too Long to Sit in a Wheelchair?

Using a Powerchair Safely Indoors

Rollator Seat Safety: When and How to Sit Down

Walking Outdoors with a Rollator: Kerbs, Slopes and Uneven Ground

Reachers and Grabbers: Choosing the Right Length

Understanding Ramp Gradients Without the Jargon

Shower Chairs and Stools: Which Is Safer for You?

Using a Mobility Scooter Safely on Pavements and Roads

Wheelchair Brakes: Safe Everyday Use

Using a Powerchair on Pavements and Outdoors

Walking Aids After Hip Replacement

Should You Sleep in a Riser Recliner?

Stairlift Safety Features Explained

Can a Mobility Scooter Use a Portable Ramp?

Swivel Cushions and Transfer Aids for Cars

Mobility Scooter Rules: Where Can You Use One?

Pushing a Wheelchair Safely: Advice for Family and Carers

How High Should a Walking Stick Be?

Walking Aids After Knee Replacement

What to Check Before Buying a Used Riser Recliner

Can Two People Share a Stairlift?

Ramps for Powerchairs: Weight and Gradient Matter

Car Grab Handles: Useful Aid or False Confidence?

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