A new report put together by a steering group comprising of commissioners, OTs and wheelchair service-users has found that people who choose to purchase their wheelchair privately should be given more support by local wheelchair services.
In 2019, why settle for a mobility aid that isn’t making your life easier and more comfortable?
Over the past decade, mobility aids have come a long way. And taken in tandem with the information explosion of the internet, it begs the question: why not make sure your mobility equipment is offering you the best quality of life possible?
Five great days out with your wheelchair this spring
Spring is just around the corner and the team at Shire has curated a list of days out that are fun for people with or without wheelchairs.
Our top 5 tips to keep wheelchair users safe this winter
If the weatherman is to be believed, we’re in for a cold snap. That could mean ice and snow, which is bad enough for all of us, but especially frustrating (and dangerous) if you’re not as mobile as you used to be.
Why you should think twice about buying mobility aids online
Buying goods and services online might seem like an attractive proposition, but when it comes to mobility aids, you are always better to use a trusted company with a brick-and-mortar presence.
Ageing Brits too worried about what others might think to embrace mobility aids
Earlier this year, British smart mobility scooter manufacturer RELYNC commissioned a survey that offers some worrying results for ageing Brits: over half of them would be “reluctant” to use mobility aids currently available “due to what others might think”.
5 of the best mobility aids for making life a little easier in the home
We thought we would take a little time to show you some of the great products that might not save your life, but are guaranteed to make it a little easier.
New BHTA Boss To Champion High Standards For Customers
In June, the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) got a new boss, Mandie Lavin, an experienced barrister who wants to put care and quality at the heart of the group’s messaging.
Shire Mobility continues to grow, going from strength to strength.
Due to this growth we are looking to add a Sales and Support Administrator to join our team.
Baby Boomers are having their own housing crisis – and, within it, a mobility crisis too
The National Housing Federation published new research in May that demonstrates a huge, and largely invisible, problem: a Baby Boomer housing crisis.
After months of controversy, British Homelifts enters liquidation
British Homelifts, a trading name of Britannia Homelifts Ltd, has had some bad press over the last few months. As such, it’s no great surprise that the company is being wound up.
