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The TGA Minimo and the Minimo Plus are a revolution in compact, lightweight ‘car boot’ mobility scooter design. They are the most advanced, transportable designs that fold and fit into the boot of your car and require no parts to be dismantled for storage.  Whether you choose the highly popular, original Minimo or its more recent Plus version, both scooters can come with a pioneering, lithium battery that is so lightweight, you can literally pick it up with one finger, amazing! Ideal for taking in the car, on the bus or even further afield on a plane, each Minimo folds effortlessly in one, single-handed movement. When folded, the Minimo can be stored in a compact space and strain-free lifting is assured with its lightweight design. The battery can be easily removed for fast off-board charging so you can keep your Minimo in the car when at home for maximum convenience. Being able to take your scooter with your wherever you want, opens up a whole new world of independence. This cle

Abacus Healthcare will be demonstrating their popular height adjustable Gemini assistive bath at Choice Unlimited in Leicester tomorrow. For more show details -> http://bit.ly/1GKjX5e The Aquanova Gemini is an ideal accessible bath for domestic bathrooms. Its unique 3-in-1 changing, drying and bathing platform makes bath-time more pleasurable for both the carer and the bather, and reduces potential back-strain for the carer.

Peter Jones, 68 and chairman of  Burnley's Shop Mobility , is now able to offer a better service to locals looking for mobility scooter loans thanks to the support of a leading brand - TGA. Peter has lived in the Burnley area most of his life and before retiring was a successful long distance coach driver. For over 40 years he drove school children and holidaymakers around mainland Europe regularly working in countries such as Switzerland, Austria, Spain and France. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting the challenges of this job role however today he is responsible for managing Burnley's Shop Mobility with several other volunteers. This is a registered charity that provides mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other disability equipment for hire in and around the Burnley area. As a volunteer, Peter spends a large percentage of his time at the loan store providing independence to locals who may need a mobility product for a few hours, a day or longer. This charitable organisation

The new Care Act is set to modernise the welfare system and bring social care legislation into the 21st century. In this exclusive article for Abacus Healthcare, Kate Sheehan, and Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience takes a look at 'well-being', which has been made the focus of social care provision. Kate asks 'What is well-being' and how will it affect individuals and Occupational Therapists. Read more:  http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/ne...-is-well-being