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Bathrooms have to cater to the needs of all family members within a household, both young and old. Everyone needs good levels of light but as we get older these needs increase as less light reaches the retina and visual clarity deteriorates. In fact, most people at the age of sixty need three times more light than when they were aged 20. Two million people in the UK are currently living with sight loss and around 20% of those are aged seventy-five and over* Whether individuals have a visual problem or just wear glasses, the chances are that the bathroom is where they are likely to remove their glasses to wash, shower or shave. This means lighting levels are critical to enable people to carry out these essential activities. Effective lighting can make a huge impact to the look and feel of any bathroom so it’s important to always consider a number of factors when planning any bathroom installation. Here are the 5 main considerations to bear in mind when selecting lighting for the bathroo

If you are looking for independence with more style, comfort and performance than ever before, the Vita Midi 4 from TGA is your first choice. This mid-sized eye-catching scooter is part of the popular Vita family that includes a range of larger and smaller models, plus an ‘X’ version that can even drive off-road. The 4-wheel Vita Midi is a quality, reliable 8mph model that is ideal around town and gives you the best of both worlds - a level of features normally only found on larger scooters with a compact, highly manoeuvrable design. As with all Vitas from  TGA, the Vita Midi 4  brings together innovations and styling originally developed in the motorcycle industry. This state-of-the-art scooter has a streamlined look that doesn’t resemble a traditional looking mobility product – ideal for owners with more contemporary taste. Under the stylish exterior, the Vita Midi is just as attractive from an engineering point of view with all-round active suspension and a revolutionary rear mon

Make sure everything is in full working order before you go. Organise a maintenance check if possible to negate the risk of problems whilst you’re away. Ensure your battery is fully charged and take your charger with you. Know the weight of your mobility scooter. A  TGA Minimo  is 24kgs without battery and 26.65 with the Li-ion battery.A handy tip is to attach a tag to your scooter with the measurements and weight, so they are easy to access when you get asked. Take a print out of the folding instructions for baggage handlers. Check with the airline the type of batteries they allow on board. There is some information about the safety of your battery on a plane included in your manual. It may be worth photocopying this or taking your manual with you. Attach a sticker to your mobility scooter stating the batteries you have. Check your mobility scooters charge specifications and whether the charger takes 110volts and 60Hz. If not you will need a voltage converter, which you can get

When it comes to independence, the  Sonet mobility scooter from TGA   gives you the best of both worlds. If you’re looking for all the comfort and features of a large scooter, but in a smaller size, then the TGA Sonet is ideal for you. Enjoy having the benefits of superb manoeuvrability around town whilst enjoying added comfort if you are travelling further afield. Choose the Sonet and you will not only own a quality, reliable scooter, but you will have peace of mind from TGA’s package of market leading support. TGA is the UK’s proven specialist in mobility scooters with servicing, training, warranties and advice that is second-to-none. Why choose a scooter from a supplier who has no support or maybe only sells on the web, when TGA provides a complete service so hassle free mobility is assured? The Sonet is a quality mid-sized scooter that delivers a smooth and stable ride through advanced active suspension. When out and about you’ll feel safe and in total control as its top s