Motability
http://www.motability.co.ukIn the UK, over 1.7 million disabled people receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance and over 16,000 receive for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement. Currently, some 490,000 disabled people have chosen to pay their allowances to the Motability Scheme to meet the cost of having a car, powered wheelchair or scooter, through contract hire or hire purchase schemes. Motability, the charity, has overall responsibility for the Motability Scheme.
Gordon Ellis & Co
http://www.gordonellis.comGordon Ellis and Co design products with care, to offer independence providing comfort and safety for older and disabled people
NAEP
http://www.naep.org.ukThe National Association Equipment Providers has been working over recent years to establish a network of regional groups throughout the United Kingdom. From the establishment of the first Regional Group in the North West, the benefits and success of this group have pioneered the development and the achievement of this network.
Mangar International
http://www.mangarinternational.comMangar International's core objectives are:
- To enable people to retain their independence and dignity for as long as possible
- To reduce strain and injury risk for carers.
They achieve these by designing products and rehabilitation equipment for disabled and elderly people to help with everyday tasks such as getting in and out of bed, taking a bath, or lifting a fallen person.
With a wide range of simple solutions available, there is no need to struggle and put yourself and others at risk of injury.
