Category: Mobility Aids

Getting from one point to another is so important in our everyday lives, whether it's moving around the kitchen to prepare food, going to bed,...

For the elderly person (or person with reduced mobility) who lives alone, a mobility scooter will go a long way to keeping independence still in the...

A special aid is a piece of equipment that allows a person with a disability to perform a task equally to a non-disabled person who does not need...

Walking CanesWalking canes were originally the sign of a man's wealth and standing in society. Men posed with them, rather than use them as a...

A wheelchair becomes a necessary piece of equipment for several reasons:temporary use, whilst rehabilitating from an illness or accidenttemporary...

Crude design designs for a wheelchair were seen as far back as the sixth century in China.What was then known as an invalid chair was designed for...

Limited mobility can reduce independence and mobility scooters can make performing tasks independently much easier e.g. visiting friends, or...

Whilst shopping trolley bags are available to all, for people with mobility problems, limited lifting capacity and also elderly people, these useful...

Who Needs a Walking Aid?Each and every one of us can develop a mobility difficulty at some stage in our lives, whether it be by accident, illness,...

What is a pressure sore?Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers and bed sores, happen when pressure is put onto a particular part of the body...

According to NHS statistics, there are over 1.2 million people who use wheelchairs in the UK. Of that total, around 800,000 use them regularly.As...

Walking sticks are perhaps the most basic mobility aids. They assist with balance and provide a simple, easy to control support for those who need...

Wheelchairs and ramps are vital pieces of equipment for those with severely reduced mobility. They provide a method to access the home and the wider...

For people with back problems or other physical conditions inhibiting mobility, raising and lowering oneself to and from a seating position can be...

There are now numerous styles of grab rail available for people who require support to maintain their balance around the home. Here we'll run...

Innovation and new ideas drive the world of rehabilitation and daily living aids. As we get older, new challenges arise connected to the physical...

If you're using crutches for the first time because you're recovering from an injury, or due to a chronic condition, there may be things you...

Many people have health conditions that mean they need to take a lot of medicine, often on a daily basis. Keeping track of which pills you need and...

Using equipment and devices to undertake day-to-day tasks may become a fundamental part of your routine if you have certain medical conditions or...

Essential Aids joins the world in congratulating Captain Tom Moore for his remarkable effort in raising tens of millions of pounds for the NHS. Now...

Using equipment to help us undertake daily activities is an increasingly impactful part of modern society. It is a fact that people on average are...

Using a mobile support frame can have significant practical benefits for people who struggle to walk unaided. Walking frames with wheels, often...

Wheelchairs need to be consistently maintained if they're to last and remain safe to use. If it is being used on a weekly or daily basis,...

Essential Aids has a fantastic range of incontinence care products, packed with items to provide the user with confidence, dignity and hygiene. Our...

The market for mobility aids in the UK has exploded in recent years. As the population gets older and awareness increases of the type of products...

There are a huge range of wheelchair accessories now on the market which all enhance greater independence for a variety of reasons. These...

People in the UK are living longer than ever before. While it's nice to look forward to being around well into old age, it does provide its own...

Walking aids with wheels can be transformative pieces of equipment for people with compromised mobility. They provide a moving support platform...

Walking frames offer excellent support if you're living with mobility problems or recovering from injury. They provide a mobile platform which...

For people who believe they may need a wheelchair for essential medical reasons, the first step is to talk to a GP. They will help you access a full...

Using crutches in the correct manner is important. Whether you are recovering from an operation or injury, or you need them for a chronic condition,...

This is an introduction to the main categories of mobility aids designed to help someone walk without assistance. Living with certain medical...