UK Mobility Equipment News
The latest news from the UK mobility equipment industry, covering stairlifts, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, government policy, grants and funding. We update this page regularly so you can stay informed about the changes that affect you.
Last updated: 9 July 2026
Peacocks Medical Group Opens Sheffield Facility and Launches Own-Brand Range
9 July 2026
One of the UK’s longest-established orthotics providers is entering its most ambitious period of growth in more than a century. Peacocks Medical Group, which has been operating for 123 years, has announced a major expansion that includes a new manufacturing facility, a…
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9 July 2026
Muscular Dystrophy UK Launches Home Equipment Grant Fund for Stairlifts and Living Aids
People living with muscle wasting conditions can now apply for help with the cost of essential home equipment, after Muscular…
9 July 2026
Heatwave Warning: How to Protect Your Mobility Scooter Battery in Hot Weather
Summer heat can put mobility scooter batteries under real strain, and industry specialists are urging retailers and users alike to…
6 July 2026
New Professional Body PAAT Launches to Raise Standards in Assistive Technology
A new professional body for people who help disabled adults use technology has launched in the UK. The Professional Association…
6 July 2026
Invacare and Direct Healthcare Group Merge to Form DHCare in Major Mobility Industry Shake-Up
Two of the biggest names in mobility and care equipment have formally merged. DHCare, a new global medical device company,…
6 July 2026
Electric Mobility Launches Rascal C60 Carbon, a Travel-Friendly Folding Powerchair
Mobility equipment supplier Electric Mobility has unveiled the Rascal C60 Carbon, a new carbon fibre folding powerchair aimed at people…
2 July 2026
Sheffield Retailer Clark & Partners Launches Adapt My Home, a Dedicated Home Adaptations Brand
Clark & Partners has launched Adapt My Home, a design-led home adaptations brand covering accessible bathrooms, stairlifts and full home…
2 July 2026
WeWALK Smart Cane Named Finalist for the UK’s Top Engineering Innovation Prize
The WeWALK Smart Cane is one of three finalists for the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2026 MacRobert Award, with the…
2 July 2026
Stannah Named a Which? Recommended Provider for Stairlifts for the Fourth Year Running
Stannah has retained Which? Recommended Provider status for stairlifts for a fourth consecutive year, with five-star ratings for delivery and…
29 June 2026
Vermeiren Wins Three Red Dot Awards as New Scooter Range Heads to UK Retail
Belgian mobility manufacturer Vermeiren has picked up three Red Dot design awards for its newly launched mobility scooter range, with…
29 June 2026
Disabled Facilities Grant Gets £50m Boost: More Help for Stairlifts and Home Adaptations in 2026
The Disabled Facilities Grant, the main route to public funding for home adaptations in England, has received an extra £50…
29 June 2026
Motability Scheme Changes Take Effect 1 July 2026: What New Customers Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, the Motability Scheme is changing the way new leases are priced, and anyone thinking about applying…
25 June 2026
Stairlift Warranties Under the Spotlight as Buyers Compare Long-Term Cover in 2026
With stairlift prices holding steady in 2026, attention is shifting to a factor that can matter just as much as…
25 June 2026
Clearwell Mobility Marks 30 Years Supporting Independence in Staines-upon-Thames
Independent retailer Clearwell Mobility has celebrated 30 years of its showroom in Staines-upon-Thames, a milestone that highlights the enduring value…
25 June 2026
Monarch Obsidian Road-Legal Scooter Joins the Motability Scheme for 2026
The Monarch Obsidian, a powerful road-legal mobility scooter built for longer journeys, has been added to the Motability Scheme product…
25 June 2026
Scotland Exempt from July 2026 Motability Scheme Tax Changes Under AVES
Disabled drivers in Scotland will not be affected by the Motability Scheme tax and mileage changes due to take effect…
25 June 2026
Nottingham Consults on Raising Disabled Facilities Grant Limit to £50,000
Nottingham City Council has launched a consultation on increasing the maximum Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) it offers from £30,000 to…
25 June 2026
Quantum Rehab Launches Edge 4 as Premium Powerchair Race Heats Up in 2026
Quantum Rehab has launched the Edge 4, a premium powered wheelchair aimed at users who want a single chair that…
25 June 2026
Eden Mobility Acquires Derbyshire Mobility to Become UK’s Largest Mobility Retailer
Eden Mobility has acquired Derbyshire Mobility, adding its three stores in Chesterfield, Matlock and Ripley to a rapidly growing national…
22 June 2026
Stairlift Prices Hold Steady as Smart Safety Features Become Standard in 2026
Stairlift buyers in 2026 are finding that prices have held relatively steady, even as new safety and comfort features that…
22 June 2026
UK Mobility Aids Market Set to Nearly Double by 2036
The market for mobility aids and transportation equipment is on a strong growth path, according to industry analysts. Recent figures…
22 June 2026
Robotic Stabilisation Comes to Mobility Scooters in 2026
A new generation of mobility scooters is bringing robotics to the pavement, with self-balancing technology designed to keep riders steady…
22 June 2026
Lightweight Folding Scooters Lead a Wave of 2026 Product Launches
2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for lightweight, folding mobility scooters, with manufacturers competing to build machines…
22 June 2026
NHS Wheelchair Services and Personal Budgets in 2026: What Has Changed
Pressure on NHS wheelchair services remains a live issue in 2026, with long waits still common in many parts of…
22 June 2026
Disabled Facilities Grant Funding Tops £700m for 2026-27
Government funding for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is set to remain at a record level in the year ahead,…
22 June 2026
Powered Mobility Device Law Review Reaches Key Stage as Consultation Closes
A landmark review of the laws governing powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters has reached an important milestone. The Department for…
22 June 2026
Motability Advance Payments to Rise as VAT Changes Take Effect from July 2026
Disabled motorists and their families are being urged to plan ahead as significant tax changes to the Motability Scheme take…
18 June 2026
Lightweight Folding Powerchairs and Smarter Rollators Lead Mobility Innovation in 2026
Portability is the defining theme of mobility product innovation in 2026. A wave of ultra lightweight folding powerchairs and redesigned…
18 June 2026
Smart Stairlifts in 2026: AI Sensors, App Control and Voice Assistants
Stairlifts have quietly become some of the smartest pieces of equipment in the home. The latest 2026 models combine obstacle…
18 June 2026
Drivers Warned Over Mobility Scooter Rules as Safety Campaign Gathers Pace in 2026
Mobility scooter users across the UK are being reminded of rules that many owners do not realise apply to them,…
18 June 2026
Through Floor Home Lifts Emerge as a Popular Stairlift Alternative in 2026
A growing number of British homeowners are choosing a through floor home lift instead of a traditional stairlift in 2026,…
18 June 2026
Blue Badge Holders Gain Easier Access to Disabled Persons Railcard in 2026
More than three million Blue Badge holders in Great Britain can now access the Disabled Persons Railcard more easily, following…
18 June 2026
Motability Makes Drive Smart Telematics Mandatory for New Customers from April 2026
The Motability Scheme has confirmed that all new customers joining from 13 April 2026 must have a Drive Smart telematics…
18 June 2026
Stannah Named Best Overall Stairlift Company for 2026 in Independent Awards
Stannah, the family owned British manufacturer with more than 150 years of lift experience, has been named Best Overall Stairlift…
15 June 2026
Narrow Staircase and Standing Stairlift Options Widen in 2026
Not every staircase suits a standard seated stairlift, and 2026 has brought a welcome expansion in the options for difficult…
15 June 2026
Stairlift Safety in 2026: Servicing, LOLER and the BS EN 81-40 Standard
A stairlift is a serious piece of lifting equipment, and like any mechanical device it needs proper maintenance to stay…
15 June 2026
CareCo Opens 20th Store as Mobility Retailers Expand on the High Street
The high street presence of mobility retailers continues to grow in 2026. CareCo, one of the UK’s largest mobility aid…
15 June 2026
Salus Healthcare Launches Humfree Brand with Seven Lightweight Scooters
The lightweight end of the mobility scooter market has a new name to consider. Salus Healthcare has launched Humfree, a…
15 June 2026
Powered Exoskeletons and AI Walking Aids Move Closer to Everyday Use
For years the powered exoskeleton has been a fixture of rehabilitation clinics and technology demonstrations rather than the home. In…
15 June 2026
VAT Relief on Mobility Aids: How to Claim and What Changes in July 2026
One of the simplest ways to reduce the cost of equipment is also one of the most overlooked. Many disabled…
15 June 2026
Motability Foundation Opens Grants to Smaller Charities in Strategy Refresh
The Motability Foundation has changed who can apply for its grants, opening the door to far smaller organisations as part…
15 June 2026
PIP 2026: Benefit Rates Rise as Timms Review Prepares the Ground for Reform
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) remains one of the most important sources of support for disabled people in the UK, and…
11 June 2026
Reconditioned Stairlifts in Demand as Buyers Look to Cut Costs in 2026
Reconditioned stairlifts are attracting growing interest from UK households in 2026 as buyers look for ways to cut the cost…
11 June 2026
More Than 100,000 Motability Customers Now Drive Electric Vehicles
More than 100,000 Motability Scheme customers are now driving electric vehicles, a milestone that underlines how quickly disabled drivers are…
11 June 2026
Winchester Mobility Opens Larger Showroom at Scylla Industrial Park
Independent retailer Winchester Mobility has moved to larger premises at Scylla Industrial Park in Winchester, just around the corner from…