The independent living resource for carers and healthcare professionals, disabled and elderly people http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ A Motability-accredited MPV, the Premier can accommodate driver, wheelchair passenger and up to five seated passengers http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#premier http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#premier A range of new accessories, brilliant new colours, and chairs to suit larger children and young adults up to 75kg http://www.independentliving.co.uk/chunc/wheelchairs.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/chunc/wheelchairs.html Medminder is a weekly pill organiser with four daily alerts and many user-friendly features http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#tabtime http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#tabtime The RTU100 has a robust drive motor which is able to lift a wheelchair weighing to 33kg. http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#rtu http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#rtu Aspect Conversions have made it easy for wheelchair users to get in and out of the car - see how! http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/movies/wav/wav.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/movies/wav/wav.html The bed with integral sliding seat has been designed to make it easy to get in and out, without using a hoist http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#timor http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#timor Compatible with a range of bases, Triton supports children from six months throughout their daily lives http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jcm/seating.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jcm/seating.html The DX2 joystick is the first of a new modular system of controls for wheelchair users http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#dx2 http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#dx2 ProShift Technologies' revolutionary electronic powered gear shifter for motorbikes and kitcars http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#proshift http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#proshift IL's editor, Frances Leckie, takes a look at some of the new interesting products to be shown at Naidex http://www.independentliving.co.uk/naidex/preview.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/naidex/preview.html A brilliantly simple product, Wheel-Link attaches a wheelchair or walker behind the scooter http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ablequip http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ablequip The collaboration between Aspect Conversions and Sirus Automotive unveiled after five years in development http://www.independentliving.co.uk/evolution/wav-evolution.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/evolution/wav-evolution.html Leading sanitary ware designers, Keuco, have a stylish new washbasin, towel rails and other elements http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#keuco http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#keuco The Simplicity+ is a hybrid stairlift with various seat options and powered features, which is quick to install http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#minivator http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#minivator The first in a new range is easy to use with super-responsive controls, and easy to maintain http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#colt http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#colt The rust-proof chair has an aluminium frame, and is sturdy enough for users up to 35 stone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#days http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#days This ceiling track hoist is a compact, lightweight cassette, which gives at least 7 inches additional lifting height. http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#tax http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#tax The Woburn has a hidden rising mechanism that reduces the possibility of entrapment http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#celebrity http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#celebrity The Triumph Plus combines the manoeuvrability of a tri-walker with the stability of a four-wheeled rollator http://www.independentliving.co.uk/uniscan/walkers.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/uniscan/walkers.html The portable unit uses UVC light to destroy bugs and purify the air, helping to prevent the spread of diseases http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#purazone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#purazone In a confined space, moving and handling problems need an innovative approach http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#promove http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#promove A free DVD could help you explore the possibility of live-in care for a friend or relative who can't cope alone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/helping/hands.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/helping/hands.html Mark Diaj is now the Managing Director of the business which will operate from Blackburn in the UK and the Netherlands http://www.independentliving.co.uk/promedics/adls.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/promedics/adls.html This tiny unit is easily installed just where the warm water is required, combining safety and efficiency http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ascot/hygiene.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/ascot/hygiene.html This versatile system enables anyone who can't use their arms or hands to drink when they want http://www.independentliving.co.uk/drink/up.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/drink/up.html An economical and easily installed system combining nurse call and fall or wandering alarms http://www.independentliving.co.uk/lifemax/personal-care.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/lifemax/personal-care.html Features of the new chair include Karma's patented seating system which spreads the user's weight and helps to stop them slipping down the seat. http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ergo http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#ergo A change of name for the well-known supplier of mobility and daily living aids http://www.independentliving.co.uk/medicare/technology.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/medicare/technology.html Independent Living's editor looks at some of the newest and most interesting products on show http://www.independentliving.co.uk/moving/preview.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/moving/preview.html The leading manufacturer and supplier shows new conversions from their exstensive range of wheelchair accessible vehicles http://www.independentliving.co.uk/allied/vehicles.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/allied/vehicles.html A convenient and cost-effective way of providing toilet facilities that can be used safely by people weighing up to 70 stone http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#1st http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#1st This new seating aid also helps to prevent the user from sliding forward in their chair http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#seataid http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#seataid If one or both feet drag, walking is slow and difficult. Musmate has a clever solution http://www.independentliving.co.uk/musmate/walking-aid.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/musmate/walking-aid.html For the first time, you can hire a lightweight manual chair anywhere in Britain, for as long or short a time as you need http://www.independentliving.co.uk/wheel/freedom.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/wheel/freedom.html Talking Products' new additions include the iMemo, a versatile digital voice recorder http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#imemo http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#imemo Angela Rippon Presented the award to David Garman in a ceremony at Westminster's Central Hall http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#award http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#award The postural management specialists' new website includes these and other products, including special needs trikes and quads http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nimbo http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nimbo Anyone who struggles with telephone numbers, either remembering or dialling them, will welcome this alternative http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jolly/goodidea.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jolly/goodidea.html The specialist care supplier offers new levels of pressure care and pain management http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nexus http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nexus Hearing aid users can enjoy clear sound from their mobile phone with this hands-free wireless kit http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#stereo http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#stereo The engineering company, which specialises in custom-built lift tables, has a new page on the site http://www.independentliving.co.uk/powerlift/lift-tables.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/powerlift/lift-tables.html An innovative, ergonomically designed bed rail wins the top award this year for NRS http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nrs http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#nrs Inogen One extracts oxygen from the atmosphere and provides it in concentrated form as required http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/gallery.html#ems http://www.independentliving.co.uk/demo/gallery.html#ems The Doncaster-based accessible bathrooms specialists have two elegant and practical new additions to their range http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#saniku http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#saniku TOTO is compatible with any single bed, including electric profiling models http://www.independentliving.co.uk/genie/care.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/genie/care.html Physiotherapists Janice Clarke and Ruth Shanks are behind the development of the "My Pal" posture assisted lying system http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#pal http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#pal Ultra smooth satin sheets can assist anyone who has difficulty moving in bed http://www.independentliving.co.uk/between/sheets.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/between/sheets.html Derbyshire's Moving & Handling team developed the new patient handling aid http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#aid http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#aid The new CL330 multifunction amplified telephone costs just £59.99 http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#geemarc http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#geemarc This new bath combines easy access with a pleasing design to complement the contemporary bathroom http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#kingkraft http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#kingkraft The Scottish health care company has a new product, the V-Brace, to assist women suffering from this condition http://www.independentliving.co.uk/functional-clothes.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/functional-clothes.html Next month's Grand Designs show at the NEC sees the launch of an adaptable new smart home http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#kitchen http://www.independentliving.co.uk/news/news.html#kitchen The specialists in automated access systems have a new storyboard page http://www.independentliving.co.uk/easy/gates.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/easy/gates.html The Bio Bidet provides a complete wash and dry cycle with full control of positioning, temperature and duration. http://www.independentliving.co.uk/practical/bathing.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/practical/bathing.html A bright and stylish range of walking sticks and shopping trolleys that work as well as they look http://www.independentliving.co.uk/verko/easier-living.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/verko/easier-living.html Jenx's new catalogue shows their complete range, as well as a useful glossary of terms, training advice, etc http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jenx/jenx.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jenx/jenx.html Our new blog, the Independent Living Journal is now on-line, and all our visitors are welcome to contribute http://www.independentlivingjournal.co.uk/ http://www.independentlivingjournal.co.uk/ Celebrating their 21st birthday, the Surrey-based specialists in low vision aids will be officially opening their new ability store on 17th August http://www.independentliving.co.uk/forceten/sensory-impairment.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/forceten/sensory-impairment.html Despite the torrential rain, the Mobility Roadshow proved a hit with visitors and exhibitors alike http://www.independentliving.co.uk/roadshow/feature.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/roadshow/feature.html Braiden International UK Ltd has launched their new RTU 100 wheelchair carrier, for easier wheelchair transport http://www.independentliving.co.uk/braiden/international.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/braiden/international.html The roomy Kangoo Pure 1.6 automatic can be seen at the Mobility Roadshow http://www.independentliving.co.uk/constables/mobility.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/constables/mobility.html Eurocare's range of bathing and showering solutions now includes Flexifit doors, adjustable sliding shower doors that open effortlessly, in a simple sliding motion, with no operating mechanisms http://www.independentliving.co.uk/eurocare/showers.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/eurocare/showers.html Specialising in solving mobility problems in the home, AKW has a new storyboard page of accessible bathrooms, showers and kitchens http://www.independentliving.co.uk/akw/medicare.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/akw/medicare.html The company specialises in adaptable products to support the seating, standing and sleeping needs of children and young people http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jenx/jenx.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/jenx/jenx.html The medication management experts have a new page with comprehensive information about both the upgraded PivoTell and new MiniTell http://www.independentliving.co.uk/pivotell/pivotell.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/pivotell/pivotell.html The EU has just passed legislation defining Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles as a separate category of vehicle, with its own safety testing requirements. This move was lobbied for by the converters' organisation WAVCA, and they have hailed it as a victory for the industry. Others are not so sure. http://www.independentliving.co.uk/wav/update.html http://www.independentliving.co.uk/wav/update.html