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Jay Adewale, 46 from London and who lives with a muscle wasting condition, has regained his independence on a  TGA Vita Mid i at TGA Mobility’s safe scoot driving day, following the theft of his previous mobility scooter. Jay from north west London is one such individual who lives with a neurological disability that results in his muscles becoming weaker over time. He also has to live with symptoms similar to extreme Rheumatoid Arthritis so walking unaided is impossible. Putting weight on his legs causes Jay a lot of pain, hence he purchased another brand of mobility scooter a while ago. However, this scooter was recently stolen from outside of his home and left him with ‘no legs’. Without insurance, he needed to quickly find a scooter that he could afford and ideally one that was more in-keeping with his age – a cutting edge TGA Vita Midi was the answer. The Vita looks more like a modern motorbike with streamlined body moulding, LED lights, bucket seat and revolutionar

Theraposture provide the widest choice of tailor-made solutions so that an infinite variety of needs can be met for users of all shapes, weights and sizes. This product flexibility is a major benefit to OTs which is supported by an equally adaptable and professional approach to working with OT’s. The experienced and accredited team of nationwide Trusted Assessors work closely with OTs to ensure positive outcomes are achieved for all through assessment-based equipment provision and 14-day suitability guarantees. A major benefit to OTs At the OT Show Theraposture will be available to explain why and how its extensive product range remains first choice for many OTs and their clients. Focusing on its proven turning bed portfolio, the Trusted Assessors will be demonstrating a LOW access Rotoflex 175 (175Kg SWL) and a Bariatric Rotoflex 300 (300kg SWL). The LOW access Rotoflex 175 bed provides the ultimate assistive solution for smaller clients so they can move from a

We all know the great feeling of spending quality time with friends and family, whether that is sitting around the dinner table or at school. Finding a seat for a child with special needs is not easy. The Scallop however, is a unique and fun seat that focuses on three factors, Simplicity, Portability and Versatility. It provides a seating solution for those who require extra support whilst floor sitting or sitting on a chair. This lightweight and stylish seat enables participation in everyday activities for the whole family. This seat can be used for different age groups and a range of activities. To find out more, or to order your scallop online, please visit R82's new online webshop http://www.also4me.com

TGA , a UK leading specialist in mobility scooters and products, has donated a specialist powered adjustable chair worth £1,700 to help cancer patients attending the  West Suffolk Hospital Macmillan Unit. TGA  supplies quality mobility scooters across the UK and has an independent living showroom based in  Sudbury, Suffolk. This showroom provides a comprehensive range of reliable mobility products ranging from scooters, bath lifts and rise and recliner chairs to smaller gadgets for independent living. In addition, its experienced team has been trained to assess patients for more high specification products such as specialist adjustable chairs and power wheelchairs – a service that is rare in East Anglia. Away from the showroom and on a national level,  TGA’s  showcased its scooters at a trade exhibition and was lucky enough to win a specialist adjustable chair. This  Kirton Florien  is a manually operated chair that provides a multitude of reclined and upright-seated positions a

Linda Locke, 64 and retired carer from Leiston in Suffolk, has won a new  Eclipse ‘car boot’ mobility scooter  courtesy of  TGA Mobility  in Sudbury – giving her independence to bird-watch once more. For many years, Linda and her husband David have been regular visitors to the  RSPB  Minsmere nature reserve on the east coast of Suffolk. This  AONB  is home to a huge variety of wildlife including otters, adders, lizards and wetland-feeding birds such as Avocets. The Lockes are keen bird watchers however Linda lives with  Osteoarthritis  which means walking is becoming increasingly difficult and painful. Despite RSPB Minsmere being accessible and disability-friendly, Linda is becoming unable to walk the large distances from car park to bird hide. This has all changed recently by winning a new compact Eclipse mobility scooter from Suffolk’s TGA Mobility. TGA is an award-winning mobility product specialist that supplies quality mobility scooters nationwide. It also has a welcoming a