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Despite living with walking difficulties, John Phillips, 66 from Bromley in Kent, has been able to holiday with complete freedom on Menorca thanks to a new type of folding mobility scooter – a  TGA Minimo Plus. John, a retired Chartered Surveyor from Bromley in Kent, has suffered with  Multiple Sclerosis (MS)  since 1980. John's condition has deteriorated in recent years and he now lives with substantial mobility issues. He can only walk short distances and due to neuropathic pain, cannot stand for long. Annually since 1986 John and his family have been taking their Summer holiday flying to the Balearics island of Menorca. John's MS condition reached the secondary progressive stage 10 years ago which sadly means there will be no remission, only decline with worsening mobility and other issues. John's wife Barbara had until this year (2016) been pushing John in a wheelchair from their hotel to the lovely beaches, restaurants and bars nearby, but this was becoming ve

TGA, a leading UK mobility scooter and product specialist, has been delighted to assist a customer with a 21-year-old  TGA Wheelchair Powerpack  that is still providing assured performance and reliability. Each model within the TGA Powerpack range comprises of motorized unit and wheel(s) that can be fitted to the underside of a manual attendant controlled wheelchair. The powered propulsion of the Powerpack ensures pushing a wheelchair is strain-free and the risk of back or muscle strain is reduced for carers - especially when negotiating slopes, kerbs or uneven surfaces. The  Solo ,  Duo ,  Heavy-duty  and  PLUS  models have been enhanced over a period of 25 years and are proudly built in the UK. TGA is renowned for a successful engineering heritage, which is reflected in the quality, reliability and performance of the Powerpack. A Powerpack recently refitted by TGA to a wheelchair is testament to this proven track record - 21-years-old and still functioning as if new. Miss Sam

Emily Skerrett, 33 from Bude in Cornwall, is a talented disabled horse rider who has been selected to represent Great Britain in Para-equestrian dressage and will now be able to perform even better thanks to the support of TGA and a folding  Maximo mobility scooter. Emily has been riding since the age of 4. She was originally born in Cheltenham however moved to Cornwall in 2011 to be nearer grandparents as she lives with disability and has two small children. Emily has ''Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) - a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue and also has a total wrist and hand fusion, dysautonomia and movement disorder. This results in a variety of mobility difficulties that means Emily needs crutches to walk and hence caring for her horses is a challenge. Pre-competition and day-to-day activity can sap her strength when in the stable yard, tacking up or accessing event show grounds, resulting in less energy to perform in the arena. Despite the

Joan (67) and retired school caretaker Fred Blois (72) from Heathfield, East Sussex, have recently discovered greater freedom thanks to ownership of two folding, bus-friendly  TGA mobility scooters  and the support of Stagecoach South East. Mr and Mrs Blois are a lovely couple who are both new owners of a pioneering type of folding mobility scooter  a TGA Minimo Plus.  As they both struggle with walking and general mobility, these new scooters will ensure they remain independent and have the ability to travel on public transport. This is essential as Fred is struggling to drive and they live in a rural area with limited amenities nearby. Joan read about the new lightweight Minimo Plus and felt it would be ideal for both their needs however it was important to check it would be suitable for bus travel before purchase. Hence she contacted her local bus operator,  Stagecoach , to ascertain whether this scooter would be permitted to travel and how she could test its suitability. Sta

In this video, Tim Ross, TGA National Sales Manager demonstrates the new features that can be found on the latest Maximo folding mobility scooter. Offering a larger design based on the best-selling Minimo, the new folding Maximo includes a new fully adjustable ergonomic tiller and seat http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/2016/05/...

Tim Ross, TGA's National Sales Manager gives you a quick guide to the TGA Breeze mobility scooter.  The TGA Breeze brings you the ultimate in advanced comfort, performance and looks that have set the standards within the mobility scooter industry, year after year, mile after mile. http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/product/... This is advanced motorcycle style engineering that delivers unrivalled comfort, safety and performance. Meanwhile powerful motors, large wheels and excellent ground clearance make kerbs and rough ground 'a breeze'. For more information please contact: 01787 882244 or sales@tgamobility.co.uk

A specialist Abacus power-adjustable bath (Hi-Lo bath) will provide safe and comfortable bathing for many users living with disability. If access to a standard bath is difficult or impossible, then a specialist Hi-Lo bath with powered functions will assist disabled bathers so they can get in and out more easily. Abacus Hi-Lo baths can include powered bather transfer seats, height adjustment, integrated changing/drying platforms, additional adaptive features and bespoke postural supports. All these functions deliver a more enjoyable bath-time for disabled adults and children and provide safer working heights for carers and parents. By eliminating manual lifting and lowering of disabled bathers carers can avoid potential back injury or muscle strain. Healthcare professionals such as Occupational Therapists also appreciate the many benefits of safe access to a specialist bath for their disabled clients – in terms of improved wellbeing, dignity and care. However when applying for a Hi

R82 UK, highly respected supplier of assistive products for children and young adults, is delighted to support  The Frame Football Association  with a series of Crocodile walking frame donations so more young disabled players can enjoy the beautiful game. In this video you will see 10-year-old Reid from Nottinghamshire receive his donated Crocodile from R82 and begin training with his new walking aid. Reid said: “The Crocodile is the best frame by far! As it has a seat, I don’t have to take a wheelchair anywhere. I can walk and then take a break if I need to. Having this new Crocodile means I can have a walker at all of my Frame Football sessions which is amazing. It’s brilliant for Frame Footie. I like playing keeper but the Crocodile means I can move really fast so I’m great at scoring lots of goals as well!” Frame Football is a new activity in the UK set up by amateur football coach, Richard Seedhouse based in Coventry. Ordinarily, many  Frame Football  players use crutches to ass

Beth who lives with Cerebral Palsy, has recently begun using R82’s Mustang – an anterior/posterior gait trainer which allows a growing child to develop stepping and walking skills and achieve proper positioning The Mustang is designed to assist gait in a wide range of abilities and is particularly suitable for children with  Cerebral Palsy .  Offering flexibility and ease of use, it is highly adaptable to cater for a child’s changing needs as they grow. The anterior position is ideal for users unable to fully weight bear on their feet, or if motor skills are reduced and the user needs support around the trunk and pelvis. The posterior position can be used for those children who have improved gait development, more advanced trunk stability and who are capable of bearing their full weight. Read the full case study here:  http://www.r82.co.uk/media/443573/12...6bethv1web.pdf Find out more about R82 UK paediatric products here:  http://www.r82.co.uk/