Category: Helpful Mobility Guides

Buying a second-hand powerchair in 2026 is a brilliant way to gain independence without the staggering £3,000–£7,000 price tag of a new model. However, as the UK government currently reviews 40-year-old “invalid carriage” laws to modernise safety standards, the used market has become more complex. Whether you’re browsing eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or a specialist refurbished…

If you’ve just bought your first electric wheelchair, you might think the biggest expense is behind you. However, as any long-term user will tell you, the purchase price is just the “down payment” on your independence. Between annual safety checks, battery replacements, and the occasional motor hiccup, the true cost of powerchair ownership can be…

If you’ve been scrolling through travel forums lately, you’ve probably seen the viral videos of wheelchairs being mishandled at airports. It’s enough to make any powerchair user want to cancel their holiday. However, 2026 has brought some of the most significant legal protections in the history of aviation for disabled travellers. From the IATA 67th…

If you spend more than six hours a day in your electric wheelchair, you already know the “afternoon ache.” It starts as a dull throb in your lower back, migrates to your hips, and by the evening, you’re shifting uncomfortably, trying to find a spot that doesn’t hurt. For a long time, the mobility industry…

If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve likely seen the headlines about e-bike and e-scooter fires. As of early 2026, the London Fire Brigade is still attending lithium-related incidents nearly every other day. For those of us using a powerchair, these stories can be frightening. We rely on our batteries for our very independence,…

When you first start looking for a mobility aid, you quickly realize it isn’t just about the seat or the battery—it’s about the wheels. Specifically, where the “power” wheels are placed. Choosing powerchair drive configuration is one of the most critical decisions you will make, as it dictates how you turn, how you climb kerbs,…

If you have ever felt like your powerchair has a mind of its own—jerking forward at the slightest touch or feeling sluggish when you’re trying to navigate a tight doorway—you aren’t alone. One of the most common complaints among new users is that the factory settings feel “too twitchy” or “disconnected.” Learning how to adjust…

If you’ve recently bought a powerchair or you’re thinking about upgrading to a faster model, you’ve probably asked yourself: is my electric wheelchair road legal in the UK? It’s a question that causes a surprising amount of “legal anxiety.” Nobody wants to be pulled over by a bemused police officer while they’re just trying to…

If you live in the UK, you know the feeling. You wake up, look out the window, and see that crisp, white blanket of snow or a shimmering layer of black ice. For most, it’s a reason to put the kettle on; for those of us using an electric wheelchair in snow and ice, it…

Let’s be honest: our powerchairs go through a lot. In the space of a single week, your chair might face a sudden British downpour, a spilled flat white, the crumbs from a quick Greggs lunch, and the inevitable “mystery muck” from a muddy park path. Because our chairs are often our primary means of independence,…

There is a unique kind of freedom that comes with rail travel. Watching the British countryside roll by while you sip a coffee is one of life’s simple pleasures. However, for those of us using a powerchair, that pleasure has historically been tempered by a fair amount of “ramp anxiety.” Will the staff be there?…

If you’ve just bought a powerchair, you’ve probably spent hours obsessing over battery range, motor torque, and folding dimensions. But there’s one part of the chair that often gets ignored until it starts causing real pain: the seat cushion. Most “out of the box” cushions provided with folding chairs are perfectly fine for a quick…

If you’ve spent any time navigating the UK in a powerchair, you’ve likely encountered “The Hill.” Maybe it’s a particularly steep access ramp at a local library or a sudden, sharp incline on a seaside promenade. Even for experienced users, looking up at a steep slope can cause a bit of a stomach drop. In…

If you’ve recently invested in a folding powerchair, the battery is likely the most expensive “consumable” part of your setup. A new lithium pack can easily set you back several hundred pounds, so it makes sense to treat it like gold. Back in the day, everyone was told to “charge it overnight every single night,”…