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Electric Mobility Scooters
A scooter could well be a better choice than a powerchair for someone
who doesn't need to use such a mobility aid all the time - if, for example,
you need assistance to get to your local shopping centre, but are able
to walk around the shops.
You need good upper body strength and reasonable balance to manage a scooter, otherwise a powerchair might be more suitable.
You can click here to go straight to more information on:
Electric scooter components and features
or, you download a PDF with all the information - Choosing a scooter
Scooter suppliers. Clicking on a name will open their showcase page in a new window:
1st Call Mobility
heavy-duty scooters
Aquasoothe
Bin To Mobility Products
Care Knight
Drive Medical
Energy Batteries -
mobility batteries
EPC Wheelchairs
Forcetenco
Gerald Simonds Healthcare
Karma Mobility
Otto Bock
Sunrise Medical
Totally Active
Mobility
scooters cover the range from very light and manoeuvrable three wheelers,
some of which can be folded up and dismantled for easy transport in the
boot of a car, to sturdy road-going four wheelers that will take you on
considerable journeys. In between is a wide range of models with various
features, for use both inside and out.
Some suppliers group their scooters according to power, range and size; as micro (the lightest and least powerful); mini; midi; and maxi (the most powerful, long-range road-going vehicles).
It is important to check that a scooter suits you (and your home environment) before buying. Many Disabled Living Centres around the country have a range of mobility scooters that you can try, and some of the scooter manufacturers/suppliers offer a home demonstration service, so that you can make sure that your choice is right. This is particularly useful if you plan to use your scooter indoors.
You also need to make sure that you have somewhere waterproof to store the scooter - near a power source for charging the battery.
Help choosing the right scooter for you. Click on a highlighted word and the explanation will open in a new browser window.
Components
• Base plate - general information
• Tiller - general information
• Tyres - pneumatic, solid, tread
• Wheels - size, quantity, drive
• Seat - general information
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