Earlier this month, an 85 year old man was spotted travelling down the hard shoulder of the M1 in South Yorkshire near Sheffield on his mobility scooter, apparently completely oblivious to the fact that what he was doing was not only unsafe, but also illegal under UK law. Despite the fact that the average life […]
For the safety of the individual using the wheelchair, and the caregiver, it is important to know how to use a wheelchair safely. Wheelchairs are especially useful devices, however they can also be dangerous if they are used incorrectly, or if the wheelchair user fails to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following guidelines will give […]
When you are in your thirties and forties, insurance companies seem to be willing to go to great lengths to get your business. In your fifties and sixties it’s still relatively easy, but once you reach the age of seventy, it becomes increasingly difficult to find insurers willing to take you on as a customer, […]