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Pictured from left-to-right: Mike Lord, BHTA Chairman; representing TGA - Justin Bone, After-sales service; Kim Cook, Customer Service; Daniel Stone, Managing Director; Sarah Mead, Customer Service Manager; Tim Ross, National Sales Manager; Dom Thomas, Service Manager: Bill Turnbull, BBC Journalist. The national mobility scooter specialist TGA has won the prestigious Customer Service Team of the Year Award once more at the recent British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Annual Awards Dinner, Grange St. Paul's Hotel, London. The BHTA is the UK's largest healthcare association with all of its members adhering to a Trading Standards Code of Conduct. This means customers of member companies, such as TGA, can rest assured that they will receive professional support and service. The BHTA Annual Awards Dinner was a glamorous black-tie affair attended by key figures within the healthcare sector and proceeding were hosted by BBC journalist and celebrity Bill T...

Since opening in 1985 TGA has always focused on the safety of its mobility scooter customers. Today it provides a wide range of services, advice and products that can help you drive safely when out and about. As the evenings are now darker, there are lots of ways to remain more visible to other road users when driving around on your scooter. With the help of TGA and its award-winning range of products, you can make sure your independence is not compromised this autumn and winter. Combining the best in style and safety, the new white  Minimo  and  Minimo Plus  are now available and both offer a folding solution that is easy to lift. Their clean and crisp colour is easy for pedestrians and car drivers to spot so whichever model you choose, you can have peace of mind when driving along the pavement or crossing the road. Both are lightweight and fold in seconds - ideal for storing in the car boot or in a compact space at home. The new white Minimo Plus now comes wit...

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...

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 ...

Andy McIntosh, 42 from Strathaven near Glasgow, is a disabled Army Corporal who is currently attempting, on a TGA Breeze mobility scooter,  to beat the world record for the ‘Fastest journey from John-O’-Groats to Land’s End on an Electric Mobility Vehicle (individual)’.   Originally from Manchester, Andy retired from the Army fully fit to pursue a new career, however in 2008 he discovered he had a very rare and inoperable vascular condition. This means his circulation and mobility is severely restricted, resulting in day-to-day difficulties with independence. Hence Andy and his young family have been supported by several military charity – this world record attempt is raising donations to say thank you for their invaluable assistance. Beginning on the 5th May 2015, Andy is raising awareness and funds for  Poppy Scotland , SSAFA ,  ABF The Soldiers’ Charity ,  Erskine  and  Soldiers off the Streets .  Andy is currently driving a TGA Breeze the leng...

TGA has been the nation’s trusted, specialist name for mobility scooters since 1985. Its range of quality and reliable brands include the world-record-breaking  Breeze  as seen on BBC Top Gear, the eye-catching  Vita range  and revolutionary  folding Minimo . The TGA range is the widest available today and every mobility scooter delivers independence with peace of mind through unbeatable design and trustworthy after-sales support. TGA began providing quality mobility scooters 30 years ago with one focus in mind – to give freedom to people with mobility issues through products that were comfortable, safe and stylish.  Since the mid 1980’s, TGA has developed a market-leading collection of scooters and an unsurpassed support package to help everyone looking for increased independence. This caring, family-run business based in Suffolk supplies the whole nation with TGA scooters that make a huge difference to individual lifestyles…helping so many avoid be...

Susan Mallows, 51 from Romford, has  Multiple Sclerosis  (MS) and difficulties walking, however she has been able to continue enjoying shopping and exercising with the assistance of a pioneering new type of TGA mobility scooter. Susan is a lovely lady who was unfortunately diagnosed with MS aged 32. MS is a neurological condition that affects around 100,000 people in the UK and symptoms can include fatigue, vision problems and difficulties with walking. Susan's balance and walking problems meant she had to retire early from her secretarial career at the local council. Nevertheless she continued to support her busy husband Terry who also worked for the council as a public sector architect, hence how they met. Now both retired, the Mallows are making the most out of life with a love for shopping, gardening and holidays. Susan has used a mobility scooter for many years to remain mobile outdoors, however their level and range of freedom has recently increased thanks to a re...

78 year old Sue Raymond has discovered a 'new lease of life' since discovering her  TGA 'Harley Davidson' style mobility scooter. Sue has always been a fan of the outdoors, and before retiring she was a milkmaid in the farming sector in Surrey. However, following the birth of her three children she gradually started to develop mobility issues. Still keen to live the outdoor life Sue joined the  Disabled Ramblers Association , but found that her mobility scooter at that time struggled with the tight manoeuvering and rocky, off-road tracks. Her ability to enjoy the countryside was under threat, until she discovered the  TGA Supersport .... see more

We all have a passion in life and mobility scooter owner, Dean Johnson, has been an avid Formula One fan for many years. He decided to take his love of the sport to another level by customising his TGA Breeze mobility scooter with the official Ferrari Testarossa paintwork and black alloy wheels. Dean, 50, from East Sussex is a positive and lively individual, who has heart disease and type-1 diabetes, and used to be a successful Contracts Manager responsible for 90 staff until he had to take early retirement.  Inheriting his father-in-law's  TGA Breeze S4 mobility scooter  gave Dean a new lease of life, plus a new outlet for his creativity and interest in motorsport. To read Dean's full story about how he has dealt with his considerable mobility issues following a severe heart attack and how his mobility scooter has given him back his independence click the link.  http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/2014/07/25/formula-one-fan-customises-... - See more at: http:...

Following the hugely successful launch of its smaller predecessor  at Naidex 2013, TGA is to unveil the 4-wheel 8mph Maximo mobility scooter at Naidex National 2014.  We are delighted to unveil the larger 4-wheel version of the pioneering 'Minimo', with the new folding 8mph 'Maximo', at Naidex National 2014 (29th April - 1st May, NEC, Stand B70). For 30 years we have driven innovation in the mobility scooter sector and this latest launch once again provides a new concept in personal independence. The new Maximo promises to deliver even higher levels of consumer interest than those associated with its smaller predecessor, the Minimo, which was launched at Naidex National 2013. Introduction of the  Minimo  represented the beginning of a new genre of compact, folding car boot scooter that provides greater levels of transportability and flexibility. Its optional lightweight lithium battery (only 2.65kgs) is a true groundbreaking development that can be lif...

Tom Lackey, 93 from Shirley West Midlands and a TGA Mobility scooter user, will attempt his 31st wing walk in March 2014 from Morocco to the rock of Gibraltar in aid of Cancer Research. Tom Lackey is an inspirational individual who has raised over £1 million for several charities and currently holds nine Guinness World Records relating to aerobatics. When Tom is not flying he remains mobile using a TGA 'Superlight' which is a 3-wheel mobility scooter that can be easily dismantled for transportation in a car. This 4mph  compact model  gives Tom freedom at home to visit the shops and friends as his mobility is restricted due to his age and following a stroke in 2004. He was featured on BBC television during August 2013 when he successfully completed his most daring wing walk to date, across the Irish Sea from Castle Kennedy in Scotland to the City of Derry airport in Ireland. He flew for 81 minutes strapped to a vintage Boeing Stearman biplane and intends to complete a si...