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We are closing early at 5pm on Tuesday 7th July for a staff training event. If you are collecting or returning a wheelchair from our depot, please ensure that you arrive prior to this time.

Due to the size and weight of the boxes, our couriers are currently unable to deliver our Tilt in Space wheelchairs, meaning that unfortunately we are unable to offer a nationwide next-day delivery service for these. However, we are still able to deliver these within London and the South East of England with our technicians.

NHS Wheelchair Services have been in the news of late, with claims from wheelchair users that reforms to the service are taking too long. The NHS launched the NHS Wheelchair Services Improvement Programme last year, accepting that the level of service was not high enough. Two summits have been held, and working groups established to achieve this aim; however campaigners have argued that changes are not happening fast enough.

We often get asked by people hiring mobility equipment on a short-term basis which scooter or powered wheelchair they can take on public transport. We`ve therefore put together this guide to give people an introduction to suitable products.

Easter is now nearly upon us, meaning this is the time to arrange your wheelchair hire should you require one for your holidays. Wheelfreedom will be delivering wheelchairs and mobility scooters in the run-up to Easter, so that you are able to source the appropriate equipment for your mobility needs.

Battery care is a vital aspect of looking after your scooter or powerchair, but despite this there are a lot of misconceptions about how best to go about this. It`s easy to come across bad advice such as "only charge batteries when they`re fully empty" and "be careful not to overcharge them" – unfortunately, both of those are entirely wrong. Read on to find out the correct way to look after your scooter or powerchair`s batteries.

Senior judges ruled yesterday that bus companies are not required by law to force parents with buggies to make way for wheelchair users in designated wheelchair bays on buses. The ruling, which comes as a blow to disabled users that rely on public transport for getting around, reverses an early ruling by Leeds County Court.

As the busy Christmas period approaches, now is the ideal time to start making arrangements to hire a wheelchair if you`ve got an elderly relative visiting, or wish to get out and join in the festive celebrations. It will therefore be a relief to know that Wheelfreedom are delivering wheelchairs nationwide in the run-up to Christmas.