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WHILL - FREEDOM, REDEFINED Designed and developed by leading talents from the Japanese car industry, WHILL is a pioneering new powerchair from TGA with incredible all-directional four-wheel-drive. If you have limited walking abilities, never again will you struggle to manoeuvre around your home, at work or outdoors. There is no other powerchair like it, there is only one WHILL. Effortless manoeuvrability - All-directional 'omni' front wheels that encompass 24 rollers that rotate sideways which means the wheels don’t need to pivot. Class leading accessibility - Drive over 3’’ high obstacles such as kerbs and safely tackle 10 degree slopes with stability and control. Pioneering performance - powerful 4WD system and batteries, large rear wheels, and multi-terrain capabilities for up to 12 miles. Tailor-made comfort - advanced postural support for user weighing up to 220lb. Impressive ergonomics - effortless steering and controls Precision and quality - top specific

Eddie Porter, aged 89 and retired farmer from Great Eccleston, has purchased a funky new TGA mobility scooter so he can continue selling ‘Pilling Potatoes’ to raise money for a Ugandan orphanage. Eddie was originally from County Tyrone in Ireland and before retirement was successful in several careers including dairy farming, building and biscuit making. He met his wife Margaret when he managed a farm in Out Rawcliffe and since retiring they have both kept busy with various activities including selling potatoes. The Porters are friends with a bishop called Patrick from Africa who has visited their church several times. Patrick built and manages a Ugandan orphanage which depends on donations from supporters such as Eddie and Margaret. Due to walking difficulties Eddie needed a way to continue selling his potatoes around the village which led to purchase of a   TGA Ibex   mobility scooter. Eddie can now continue delivering his 3lb and 5lb bags of Pilling potatoes to all Great

In this video Liam Braddell introduces the key features and benefits of the latest Rotoflex 200 Mk 2 Bed from Theraposture. Tel: 0800 834654 http://bit.ly/2zJRQGH NEW! ROTOFLEX 200 MARK 2 BED Representing a break-through in assistive technology, the enhanced Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 incorporates modular seat depth allowing four different choices plus the new option of an electrically height adjustable foot section – both a world’s first in turning bed systems. These advantages are only available on Theraposture’s Rotoflex which continues to be the most advanced and established solution on the market. Through 25 years of patented development, the electrically operated Rotoflex has been refined so that it provides the safest and most ergonomic method to get in and out of bed. It will power-assist a user from a recumbent to a fully upright seated position at the side of the bed. With vertical lift in this seated position users can achieve more controlled sit-to-stand transfers –

In this short video Rachel from TGA demonstrates how to fold and unfold the TGA Maximo mobility scooter. https://www.tgamobility.co.uk/range/scooters/maximo

The Rotoflex® from Theraposture is the original and proven rotating bed system. Uniquely, this sophisticated and proven adjustable bed has been developed over a period of 20 years. It allows people living with restricted mobility to access a bed independently and safely without the assistance of a carer. Getting legs into bed is a problem for many people – the Rotoflex offers the solution. At the touch of one button, the Rotoflex will move you from an upright seated to a lying position and vice versa. The precision German mechanisms are smooth, quiet and strong so the transfer experience is pleasant and relaxing, you are always in total control. http://www.theraposture.co.uk/adjustable-beds/rotoflex/

In this time lapse video you will see how the powered transfer seat on the Scorpio bath provides safe accessibility for disabled bathers. It is ideal in domestic settings or for bathroom areas where space is restricted. Find out more: http://bit.ly/2waBa9P # AdjustableBath   # DisabledBathers   # BathingIsBetter

In this time lapse video you will see the unique 'double lift' action of the Gemini power assisted bath from Abacus Healthcare. ------ The Gemini is unique in the marketplace as it is the only bath with an integrated platform and dual lift functionality. The changing, drying and bathing platform eliminates awkward transfers so safety and comfort is enhanced for carers and bathers. Without the need to bend over or manual lift when attending to disabled bathers, back and musculoskeletal injury can be minimised for carers. Greater eye-level engagement is also possible between bather and carer. ----- For a free demonstration contact Abacus Healthcare on: 01527 400024 info@abacushealthcare.co.uk http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/

Lamin Manneh, 40, from Manchester, disabled war hero, para-athlete and Invictus Games competitor, is “honoured” to have been appointed as the first Ambassador for the new  WHILL powerchair  from  TGA. WHILL is a Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) that is redefining powered wheelchair design. Designed and developed by leading talents from the Japanese car industry, WHILL from TGA is a pioneering new powerchair that provides a higher level of manoeuvrability. It incorporates ‘omni’ front wheels which deliver forward and lateral rotation so that normal castor pivoting is not required when turning. This significantly reduces the turning circle so negotiating obstacles and restricted space is far easier. Combined with powerful four-wheel-drive the WHILL delivers revolutionary traction across challenging terrain such as gravel and sand. As brand ambassador Lamin will be championing this ground-breaking performance during training, competitions and home life. Lamin moved to Britain in

TGA Mobility is delighted to announce it is working with the outdoor online resource  ‘The Outdoor Guide’ , co-founded by TV presenter Julia Bradbury and her sister Gina, to showcase more wheelchair friendly walks using the  WHILL powerchair . Julia and Gina comments: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with TGA Mobility. They are a like-minded family business and together we are confident that we can really help each other to promote wheel friendly walks for all abilities”. WHILL from TGA is a pioneering new PEV (Personal Electric Vehicle) which is revolutionising powered wheelchair design. It has been designed by leading talents from the Japanese motor industry and represents a new perspective on independent mobility. Following significant success worldwide particularly in the Far East and America, TGA has recently introduced WHILL to the UK market so style-conscious individuals can benefit from world-class technology. WHILL encompasses pioneering ‘omni’ front wheels th

In this video Tom Neil, last surviving RAF 'Ace' from the Battle of Britain demonstrates the functionality of his Theraposture Rotoflex bed. With the assistance of powered profiling, height adjustment and rotational movement Tom is able to access his bed independently and sleep better at night. There is only one Rotoflex - it is the proven and trusted turning bed system that moves you from a lying to seated position in a controlled and safe manner. It ensure sit-to-stand transfers are more controlled and is ideal for people with restricted mobility and neurological conditions such as MS and Parkinson's. For further information on the Rotoflex, call Theraposture on: Freephone 0800 834654 Email: info@theraposture.co.uk   http://www.theraposture.co.uk/

Despite living with breathing and walking difficulties, X-box and football fan Dan Trask aged 30 from Somerset, has discovered how to remain an active cool Dad thanks to a trendy TGA Minimo  mobility scooter. Dan has two young daughters aged 3 and 7 and lives with his partner in scenic Timberscombe, near Minehead. Dan was born with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia , chronic airflow obstruction and exercise induced Hypoxia which means he requires ambulatory oxygen to breath. This was the result of his lungs being damaged during his mother’s pregnancy as she had to be treated for Leukaemia. As Dan only has 25% lung function his capacity to walk any distance is limited so to remain mobile he uses a mobility scooter. Before driving a new TGA Minimo Dan owned a different folding scooter however its performance regularly let him down. Now with a trendy white Minimo Dan is able to continue enjoying life with regular trips to local forests and Bristol City FC. Dan explains: “When you live

NEW TO THE UK: There’s never been a power wheelchair like this before. Move beyond the status quo and into a personal electric vehicle, the WHILL Model M. The Model M has everything you need to live more freely. It’s striking, clean look fades away, allowing you to be you. Its comprehensive design uniquely provides confidence and boundless ability. Make the most of your independence. And go where you want to go, safely. Get ready to Drive Envy. The WHILL Model M. BOOK YOUR TEST DRIVE TODAY:  http://bit.ly/2t6pHXb

TGA’s Tim Ross demonstrates how quick and easy it is to put the folding Minimo Plus 4 mobility scooter into a car boot. The Minimo Plus 4 mobility scooter takes comfort and stability to the next level whilst maintaining all the benefits of transportability and flexibility that the folding Minimo mobility scooter is renowned for across the UK. The Minimo Plus 4 has two front wheels positioned further apart for enhanced stability over more challenging terrain. This new model is perfect for potential scooter owners who prefer a more traditional 4-wheel scooter. It can be folded in seconds with one hand and requires no parts to be dismantled for storage. Strain-free lifting is assured as the scooter only weighs a mere 9.9kg when levering into a car boot and the ultra-lightweight lithium battery can be lifted with a single finger. Through a combination of lightweight carbon fibre components, advanced engineering and a quality finish, the new Minimo Plus 4 from TGA is set to raise the bar

Abacus Healthcare has received healthy numbers of specialist bath enquiries, literature requests and entries to win its company Mascot ‘Trevor the Turtle’ at Kidz-to-Adultz-South. Abacus is a trusted and proven manufacturer of powered baths that provide accessible bathing for disabled children and adults. Its popular  height adjustable Gemini  and  Scorpio baths  were demonstrated at Kidz South to a large number of healthcare professionals and families. The Gemini has an integrated platform for easier changing and drying and the Scorpio encompasses a bather transfer seat for safer access. Alongside these two baths Abacus provided the opportunity to enter a free prize draw to win a cuddly toy ‘Trevor the Turtle’ and educational information regarding bath ownership. ​ Abacus believes that the provision of accurate information and advice is essential for OTs and parents so informed decisions can be made regarding suitable equipment provision.  Read more....

Daniel Salter and his employer,  TGA Mobility  based in  Suffolk , have made a second donation to  The J’s Hospice  in Essex despite his charity cycle ride coming to a dramatic end through a burst tyre.   Keen cyclist and runner, Daniel Salter, is an enthusiastic supporter of The J’s Hospice. The charity supports young adults with life-limiting conditions and their families across Essex, in the comfort of their own homes. He works as a Product Consultant for TGA Mobility based in Sudbury which provides quality and reliable  mobility scooters ,  wheelchairs  and  powerpacks across the UK. ​ Daniel, aged 30 from Sudbury, previously completed The J’s Hospice 2016 Chelmsford Marathon so that his employer would donate a lightweight and ergonomic  StrongBack wheelchair  to the charity. When he delivered the wheelchair to The J’s office in Great Baddow, he met members of the charity’s healthcare team and a patient, Alice, who inspired him to support The J’s again on the recent ‘Pedal for

Theraposture experienced high levels of interest at the Kidz-to-Adultz-South exhibition in Reading, by offering our  new bed funding guide  and demonstrating how the latest future-proof  Mascot cot  can be a wise and considered choice. Stand 313 received a healthy number of visitors throughout the event including therapists, families and other professionals all keen to learn more about Theraposture’s products, services and educational material. ​The new funding guide entitled ‘Funding routes and your rights to the correct solution for your child’ was available from Theraposture for the first time at Kidz and highlighted methods to achieve  funding for specialist and adjustable beds . It included information on product provision through social services / NHS, charity grants and loans and private funding along with vital considerations that can assist with selecting appropriate equipment. It specifically highlighted the equipment loan scheme from Newlife and key features of the Care

In this video Tim Ross from TGA demonstrates how the compact Zest mobility scooter dismantles into 5 easy-to-lift pieces for transportation in a car boot.  https://www.tgamobility.co.uk/range/scooters/zest Phone: +44 (0) 1787 882244 https://www.tgamobility.co.uk/

The benefits to children and carers of the unique, fully modular Mascot care cot. A safe place for children to sleep plus easy access and height adjustment for the carer. A cot that is adaptable if user needs change over time. http://www.theraposture.co.uk/cots/mascot # MySafePlace

Organised by Disabled Living, Kidz-to- Adultz-South provides a free and friendly opportunity for parents, therapists and carers to test and compare the latest products and services for disabled children and young adults. As one of the most popular exhibitors at Kidz, Theraposture will be demonstrating examples from its quality range including a  Theracare adjustable bed  and the latest version of its future-proof  Mascot care cot . The new Mascot with 120cm high-sided doors will be launched at the show as it provides the ideal solution to keep older children and young adults safe and reassured. It is handcrafted with a range of door inserts such as safe soft Perspex and colourful rails that provide a welcoming space that is not visually enclosed – ensuring clear engagement with carers and parents. As with all Mascots, this latest version negates the need to purchase a new cot in the future – it can be adapted to meet changing needs and hence provides the most cost effective soluti

Daniel Salter, aged 30 from Sudbury, is taking on his second sporting challenge for  The J’s Hospice  to add a  powerpack  to the charity’s pioneering new folding wheelchair – donated by TGA Mobility. Daniel is a keen cyclist and runner and works as a mobility product consultant for  TGA , the UK-leading mobility scooter and product specialist based in Suffolk. Last year, he signed up for the 2016 Chelmsford Marathon which is organised by The J’s Hospice. It was his first ever marathon and he was inspired to do something special for the charity, so he asked his employer to donate a  lightweight and ergonomic StrongBack wheelchair and TGA kindly agreed.   The J's Hospice charity improves the lives of young adults (aged 16-40) with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families across Essex, in the comfort of their own homes. When Daniel delivered the wheelchair to The J’s, he was delighted to meet some of the hospice’s nurses, healthcare assistants and a patien

Despite living with walking difficulties and severe asthma, Roy Dyer, 47, from Barnstaple, has been able to fulfil his passion for wildlife photography thanks to his new off-road  ‘Harley Davidson’ TGA mobility scooter . Roy lives near Barnstaple in north Devon and is a highly positive individual and takes each day as it comes. He lives with major breathing challenges and regularly experiences severe  asthma  attacks, exasperated by only having one working lung. This condition resulted in Roy having to reluctantly take early retirement from his career in welding, manufacturing and engineering which he thoroughly enjoyed. As a flexible character with a ‘go getting’ and ‘put his hand to anything’ attitude, living with restricted freedom is unbearable for Roy. To remain independent, he invested in a mobility scooter a few years ago however it did not have the performance or capabilities to tackle the many rural tracks and trails in picturesque Devon. Roy regularly visited Exmoor ho

Tim guides us through the NEW TGA Zest and Zest Plus compact car boot mobility scooters. https://www.tgamobility.co.uk/range/scooters/zest

Watch the video via this link:  http://www.theraposture.co.uk/case_studies Despite living with chronic spinal nerve damage, paralysis and other associated conditions, Mike Wardle, 55 from East Sussex, has been able to reduce his care needs through ownership of a Rotoflex bed. Mike graduated from Reading University and served in the Police Force for seven years. In 1990, he was assaulted whilst on duty in Gosport resulting in major injuries to his lower spine. He subsequently underwent several back operations which stabilised his vertebrate for 15 years during which time he could walk again. He returned to higher education and qualified with a degree in Radiography which led to a position at the Conquest Hospital, East Sussex.  Following another seven years in a job he enjoyed, Mike began to feel pain and weakness in his legs again. He was forced to give up his position with the NHS and since then his condition has deteriorated. All associated with his original injury aged 28,

TGA , the trusted UK specialist in mobility scooters, will be introducing its new compact Zest and Zest Plus car boot mobility scooters as part of its largest product launch ever at  Naidex  (Stand A59 and Test Track, 28-30 March 2017). Since 1985 TGA has listened to the needs of end users so that its scooters continue to resolve current and future mobility challenges. Most recently this up-to-date understanding has led to the introduction of the Zest and Zest Plus which have been developed in close cooperation with TGA’s manufacturers. The Zest and Zest Plus are brand new scooters from TGA that dismantle into five lightweight parts for storage in a car boot. Rare in the  compact mobility scooter class , the Zest and larger version, the Zest Plus, both include active suspension for a smoother and more stable ride. Each scooter provides a driving experience that is more akin to that of a larger scooter, whilst offering advanced transportability through easily manageable compo

The latest evolution in pioneering folding mobility scooters from  TGA , the new faster 6mph Maximo Plus, will be launched alongside four other new TGA products at Naidex 2017 (Stand A59 and Test Track, 28-30 March 2017). The 4mph  Maximo  was launched to great acclaim at Naidex 2015 where it provided the first ever mid-sized scooter that combined a more spacious and enhanced driving experience with remarkable levels of transportability and manoeuvrability. Incorporating the same considered engineering and design of its smaller sister model, the  Minimo , the Maximo can be folded in seconds with one hand and requires no parts to be dismantled for storage. Despite its larger size the Maximo is still lightweight and compact enough when folded for hassle-free transportation in the boot of a typical estate car or 4x4. When in use it delivers a smoother ride with greater stability through larger wheels, pneumatic tyres, advanced suspension and a wider chassis – ideal for owners with back

TGA, the UK’s leading specialist in mobility scooters, will be unveiling its streamlined IBex mobility scooter at  Naidex  alongside four other new products (Stand A59 and  Test Track , 28-30 March 2017). The new TGA IBex is a sleek 8mph scooter with advanced styling, suspension and technology. It encompasses all the trusted quality and reliability of the  TGA range  with the addition of innovative new features for enhanced comfort, safety and stability. The strong and agile IBex will be unveiled for the first time at Naidex alongside the new TGA Maximo Plus, Minimo Plus 4, Zest and Zest Plus mobility scooters.  This multiple product launch is the largest ever by TGA and will ensure a wider range of individuals living with restricted mobility can enjoy independence with peace of mind. With its fully adjustable and reclining orthopaedic seat, the highly versatile IBex is a large scooter that delivers a superior driving experience in urban and rural areas. For over 30 years TGA ha

Barney Clark is able to sleep safely and enjoy a greater sense of security thanks to a trusted and proven height adjustable Mascot Mk2 Care Cot from Theraposture. With three young siblings Barney is a remarkable boy who survived a brain tumour and a 10% chance of survival at one-yearold. Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy Barney continues to enhance his abilities however he lives with several disabilities associated with co-ordination and balance. To remain safe and comfortable when at rest it is essential that he has an appropriate care cot that protects him as Barney has no safety awareness. He can achieve a sit-to-stand with assistance however Barney cannot maintain a standing position unaided. During the night Barney needs to be connected to his ventilator via his tracheostomy and hence must sleep with his head in an elevated position. Before owning a power adjustable Mascot, Barney and his family were trying to manage these challenges using an outdated white m