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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 had a successful launch of their new folding car boot mobility scooter,  the Maximo , at the recent Naidex National by receiving their first order within 10 minutes of the show opening. Read the full show release  here The Maximo is the larger 4-wheel version of the Minimo. It has a greater user weight capacity and an enhanced driving experience and an enhanced driving experience. The Maximo is the latest addition to this new TGA family of folding scooters that combines feature-rich design with leading transportability. It can be folded into a compact size with a single, one-handed operation and requires no parts to be dismantled for storage. Daniel Stone, TGA Managing Director comments: "We were delighted to receive our first Naidex order for a Maximo so early in the show. As soon as the doors opened, our exhibition team was approached by many visitors regarding the Maximo. We achieved the first sale by 10:10am that set a precedent of popularity throughout th...

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...

The TGA Minimo and the Minimo Plus are a revolution in compact, lightweight ‘car boot’ mobility scooter design. They are the most advanced, transportable designs that fold and fit into the boot of your car and require no parts to be dismantled for storage.  Whether you choose the highly popular, original Minimo or its more recent Plus version, both scooters can come with a pioneering, lithium battery that is so lightweight, you can literally pick it up with one finger, amazing! Ideal for taking in the car, on the bus or even further afield on a plane, each Minimo folds effortlessly in one, single-handed movement. When folded, the Minimo can be stored in a compact space and strain-free lifting is assured with its lightweight design. The battery can be easily removed for fast off-board charging so you can keep your Minimo in the car when at home for maximum convenience. Being able to take your scooter with your wherever you want, opens up a whole new world of independence....

Abacus Healthcare will be demonstrating their popular height adjustable Gemini assistive bath at Choice Unlimited in Leicester tomorrow. For more show details -> http://bit.ly/1GKjX5e The Aquanova Gemini is an ideal accessible bath for domestic bathrooms. Its unique 3-in-1 changing, drying and bathing platform makes bath-time more pleasurable for both the carer and the bather, and reduces potential back-strain for the carer.

Peter Jones, 68 and chairman of  Burnley's Shop Mobility , is now able to offer a better service to locals looking for mobility scooter loans thanks to the support of a leading brand - TGA. Peter has lived in the Burnley area most of his life and before retiring was a successful long distance coach driver. For over 40 years he drove school children and holidaymakers around mainland Europe regularly working in countries such as Switzerland, Austria, Spain and France. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting the challenges of this job role however today he is responsible for managing Burnley's Shop Mobility with several other volunteers. This is a registered charity that provides mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other disability equipment for hire in and around the Burnley area. As a volunteer, Peter spends a large percentage of his time at the loan store providing independence to locals who may need a mobility product for a few hours, a day or longer. This charitable organisation ...

The new Care Act is set to modernise the welfare system and bring social care legislation into the 21st century. In this exclusive article for Abacus Healthcare, Kate Sheehan, and Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience takes a look at 'well-being', which has been made the focus of social care provision. Kate asks 'What is well-being' and how will it affect individuals and Occupational Therapists. Read more:  http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/ne...-is-well-being