Power Chair Articles and Information
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Power Chair Batteries
How to maintain your power chair battery.
Power chair, Electric wheelchair or Power wheelchair?
There seems to be considerable confusion over which is the correct terminology for a power chair. Our writer goes online to see which terms are used most often.
Powerchair Safety
Just how safe are power chairs? This articles looks at the issue of safety, and at the steps users can take to reduce risk to themselves.
Maintenance for Electric Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
Mike Rasbridge, MD of Wheelchairs Direct UK and Scooters Direct UK, looks at the maintenance and servicing required for powered wheelchairs and scooters.
Power Wheelchair or Mobility Scooter
When making large decisions like choosing between a scooter or an electric-powered wheelchair, it is important to get it right. In this article Jean Rasbridge, a scooter user and sales director of a scooter and power chair company, looks at which is best for you.
Motability Power Wheelchair Scheme
Explanation of how the Motability Power Wheelchair Scheme works.
Your First Driving Lesson
Basic hints and tips for beginning power chair users.
General Warnings for Power Chair Users
Some general reminders for safe usage of power chairs.
Articles on Gower Mobility
Mobility Scooters and Dogs
An article by Sherry Jerom, mobility scooter user and dog lover.
Articles on Wheelchairs Direct UK
Powerchair History
Jean Rasbrdge takes a look at the history of the electric wheelchair - and tries to discover when the first power chair was really made.
Wheelchair History
A look at the history of the wheelchair, from Ancient Egypt to present day America.
Guide to Buying a Power Chair in the UK
At look at buying an electric wheelchair in the UK with a look at factors such as what chair to buy, and how to choose a dealer.
VAT Exemption
A look at VAT exemption for powerchairs and how to claim it.
The Motability Scheme
Explains what the motability scheme is and how it can benefit power chair users.
