BHTA GET WISE INFORMATION
Please click on the links and the download here links for latest information
Using electric scoters & wheelchairs – Download Here
Buying a mobility vehicle – Download Here
Buying a stairlift – Download Here
Buying safely – Download Here
Getting the most from your batteries – Download Here
Making sure your wheelchair remains stable – Download Here
Using public transport – Download Here
DLF is a national charity providing impartial advice, information and training on independent living since 1969. It is a founder member of the Information Standard, a certification scheme for health and social care information www.dlf.org.uk
Online guided advice tool for people who are not sure which type of products might help them http://asksara.dlf.org.uk
DLF FACTSHEETS
Personal alarms and telecare www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/telecare
Equipment to help with memory and safety www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/safety
Communication and vision www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/vision
Equipment for leisure activities www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/leisure
Choosing walking equipment www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/walking
Equipment for the heavier person www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/heavierperson
Choosing and fitting grab rails www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/grab-rails
Choosing equipment for showering www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/showering
Choosing equipment for bathing – Download Here
Choosing equipment to get up and down stairs www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/stairs
Choosing children’s daily living equipment www.dlf.org.uk/factsheets/childrens
Useful map of changing places toilets within the UK http://changingplaces.uktoiletmap.org
Information regarding disability grants www.disability-grants.org
Which mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs can go on public transport?
A comprehensive database of what scooters and powered wheelchairs are suitable to go on public transport http://rica.org.uk/content/scooter-powered-wheelchair-search
Guidance on mobility scooters and powered wheelchair usage on roads from the Department for Transport – Download Here
