Mobility Scooter

[Leona89]

Morning,

I am looking for your recommendations for a mobility scooter the one I have recently broke down the engineer said the engine is corroded (probably because I brought it on the beach last summer).

I'm looking for a boot scooter, I already have a hoist for the boot. I require the scooter to be small enough to fit in the train, I want to be able to go into local small shops, take my daughter to school and generally get out and about. I would also love the same scooter to be use on country and forest paths if possible.

Any recommendations would be great.

Thanks,

[Veteran250]

Leona.

In the past I have used a “Pride Super Sport” and there is also a simular scooter called a “Monarch Mini” all good for shops and countyside paths...with solid rubber tyres(hence, no punctures) hope this helps😀

[Leona89 in reply to Veteran250]

Thanks for your help I have a look at these scooters, with so much choose it's hard to know what to buy.

[PatsyIpswich]

I really wanted a power chair rather than a scooter but now wish I had listened to others because with ataxia it is not easy to control a joystick.

I am getting used to it but when there is someone coming towards me My hand tremors badly!

Like you say there is so much to consider it’s very difficult.

[Leona89 in reply to PatsyIpswich]

Good luck in your search if you decide to go for a scooter.

[Ginger12]

I have a Solax Mobie that I'm selling as I don't use it now. (I don't walk). Have a look on line & see what you think. It's been invaluable & has extras ie arms, two lithium batteries & off board charger & it folds to a small suitcase size. If it's of interest it would need collecting & you would need to try it first. Let me know on here once you've had a look to see if it's suitable.

[Leona89 in reply to Ginger12]

Thank-you, however I think the Solax Mobie wouldn't really met my requirements. Good luck with the sale.

[Ginger12 in reply to Leona89]

No problem. Thanku

[john61]

you may find a replacement motor on ebay quite cheaply, also remember scooter insurance is not always necessary check most house contents policy's cover the liability [but not the breakdown]

[Leona89 in reply to john61]

Thank you John this maybe a good option. A new motor would certainly be cheaper than a new scooter and I'd definitely get on the train. Scotrail has a maximum length of 104cm, which makes finding a scooter very difficult. Thank-you.

[cocobibi]

my husband uses a Tri-Ride which is a clip on wheel/handlebars/battery for his wheelchair. It's amazing but pricey. If you're still working you could fight to get this through Access to Work - it took quite some argument as the NHS wanted to put him straight into a very cumbersome chair with joystick. The Tri-Ride is very versatile, nifty, I can lift it (just!) into the car and it also goes 'off road'. It's stable and powerful.

Usually Access to Work follow what the NHS recommend and only pay if the NHS can't provide suitable equipment. As the NHS provide what will be needed in 5 years time and not now we had to first get them to agree that a more independent, mobile unit was much more suitable, would give N more independence and above all keep his morale up as he feels really mobile and not so disabled in this.

BUT be aware that Access to Work only pays for equipment needed FOR WORK so think through your arguments accordingly and focus on the work element in your application to them, even if you argue the morale/confidence/independence factors with the NHS!

[Leona89]

Thank-you so much for sharing this although I don't consider myself as a wheelchair user despite the fact I couldn't get to the end of the street without a scooter. This Tri-Rider looks absolutely fantastic. I've always wanted to do the West Highland Way and this device would make this ambition a real possibility, just goes to shows you shouldn't disregard things too quickly.

I was dismissed from my job 2 years ago on health grounds but I continue to search for suitable employment.

Well done for putting across your argument and getting the equipment your husband requires to enhance his live.

This maybe a little selfish to the rest of my family but a Tri-Ride is going to be my saving goal, I'm so excited by this device.

[Essentialaids]

Buy this Mobility Scooter : essentialaids.com/mobility/...

[Leona89 in reply to Essentialaids]

Tank-you for your suggestion, I've managed to find a scooter.