Disability Newsfeed for Disabled People, Parents, Carers, Occupational Therapists and AHPs

TGA Mobility  located in Sudbury, Suffolk, has hosted a well-attended 'Safe Scoot' Awareness Day for East Anglian mobility scooter users. The day is held for people to discover how they can  drive a mobility scooter safely. Held at TGA's independent living showroom , the event attracted a large number of visitors from the local area. Attendees were a mixture of current scooter owner looking for advice on safe driving along with individuals looking to try a scooter for the first time in a safe environment. Essential driving tips for scooter users were provided around a pre-determined course that included ramps, cones and areas to practise reversing. Learning how to manouvre safely in tight spaces and control a scooter when moving in reverse, were deemed very useful by most people who completed the course. These individuals all received a certificate from TGA to highlight their enhanced proficiency in safe scooter driving. Read more...  http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/2...

  TGA's Tim Ross talks to Radio Suffolk About Safe Mobility Scooter Driving. Tim Ross, TGA National Sales Manager, explains why assessment of personal needs and driver training is essential when purchasing a mobility scooter. TGA provides a comprehensive support programme for its customers so they can maximise safety and peace of mind when out and about on their mobility scooters. Watch/ listen here:  http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/about-u...?v=48L3dG66Kb0 

TGA, the UK’s leading mobility scooter specialists, have launched a new puncture sealant system , that can now be injected on all TGA models with pneumatic tyres, so end users can experience more freedom with peace of mind. :   The new TGA puncture sealant system can now be  installed on all of its mobility scooters and will significantly  increase peace of mind for end users.  TGA have innovated within the mobility scooter market for almost 30 years. They understand that scooter owners need hassle-free independence and the ability to visit shops, travel to friends and enjoy sociable days out without the worry of losing mobility. However highly reliable TGA scooters are, the concern of potentially experiencing a debilitating puncture has always been an issue, especially for individuals with very limited walking capabilities. This problem has now been minimised by TGA as it has established a partnership with a leading chemical ...