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: 10 September 2026
Sunrise Medical community fund closes 30 September, with up to £5,000 for accessibility projects
10 September 2026
Wheelchair manufacturer Sunrise Medical has opened a community fund offering up to £5,000 towards projects that help wheelchair users and disabled people take part more fully in their communities. Applications close at the end of September 2026, so there are only a…
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10 September 2026
Almost a quarter of hospital patients say they did not get enough support after going home, CQC survey finds
The Care Quality Commission has published its 2025 adult inpatient survey, and while most measures of hospital care improved, the…
10 September 2026
Step-free access still missing at a significant minority of UK stations, 373-station survey finds
A volunteer survey of 373 railway stations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has found that disability provision is…
3 September 2026
Sync Living Opens Three-Floor Independence and Mobility Hub in Belfast
The Northern Irish retailer has opened a three-floor showroom at Jennymount Business Park, with a Changing Places suite, a lecture…
3 September 2026
Powered Mobility Device Law Review: Four Months On, Still No Government Response
The DfT consultation on modernising powered wheelchair and mobility scooter law closed on 22 April 2026. The page still reads…
3 September 2026
Motability Scheme Changes Now Live in Scotland: Mileage Halved on New Leases
New Motability lease terms took effect for Social Security Scotland customers on 1 September 2026. Mileage on a three-year lease…
31 August 2026
New BHTA paper explains why community equipment and wheelchair services are not the same thing
The BHTA and Wheelchair Alliance set out how community equipment services and NHS wheelchair services in England differ in commissioning,…
31 August 2026
Three in five disabled shoppers feel less financially secure than a year ago, survey finds
A Purpl survey of 1,344 disabled consumers reports rising financial uncertainty as CPI hits 2.9 per cent. Useful directional evidence,…
31 August 2026
One Rehab issues Field Safety Notice over Illusion scooter charging guidance
A manual update, not a recall: One Rehab has issued Field Safety Notice FSN-2026-001 covering revised battery and charging guidance…
24 August 2026
Ottobock agrees sale of its wheelchair business as first half revenue rises 7.7 per cent
The prosthetics group posted €818.5m of core revenue for H1 2026 and confirmed it has agreed to sell its "human…
24 August 2026
Eleven innovators share over £1m of NCAT funding, including a national powered wheelchair charging network
Phase 2 of the Scaling Innovation programme backs eleven UK projects, among them accessible charging pods for powered wheelchairs and…
24 August 2026
Monarch Mobility takes UK-built folding scooter to Times Square as US expansion accelerates
The UK manufacturer has put its 16kg Smarti Plus auto folding scooter on the billboards of New York, with more…
20 August 2026
Rehasense UK adds PAWS HD power add-on for wheelchair users up to 160kg
Rehasense UK has launched the PAWS HD, a heavy-duty power add-on for manual wheelchairs with a 160kg user weight limit,…
20 August 2026
Drive Medical launches Beacon 8mph mobility scooter with 30 mile range
Drive Medical has launched the Beacon, an 8mph road-class mobility scooter with a quoted 30 mile range, all-round suspension, 14-inch…
20 August 2026
Disabled Person’s Bus Pass time restrictions to be scrapped across England from April 2027
Disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel free at any time of day from 1 April…
17 August 2026
Mobility Hire Announces Partnership With Home Care Provider Alcedo Care
Mobility equipment rental specialist Mobility Hire has announced a new partnership with Alcedo Care, one of the UK’s leading providers…
17 August 2026
Closomat Launches Pathway 1.0 Tool to Speed Up Toileting Equipment Assessments
Wash and dry toilet manufacturer Closomat has launched Pathway 1.0, a new clinical specification tool designed to help occupational therapists…
17 August 2026
Older People’s Homes Reached Unsafe Temperatures Throughout Summer, Monitoring Data Shows
Homes occupied by older, ill and disabled people across the UK reached unsafe indoor temperatures repeatedly this summer, according to…
13 August 2026
Sheffield Accessible Bathing Manufacturer Kingkraft Changes Hands After 40 Years
Specialist accessible bathing and changing equipment manufacturer Kingkraft has been acquired by Dale and Brinley Campbell, with the Sheffield site,…
13 August 2026
Dallux Mobility Enters Powered Mobility With Skye, a Recliner-Style Powerchair
Riser recliner specialist Dallux Mobility has launched Skye, a powerchair with an integrated powered recline function, brushless hub motors and…
13 August 2026
Habinteg Urges PM to Put Accessible Housing at the Heart of Social Care Reform
Habinteg has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to build housing into his adult social care reforms, renewing its push…
13 August 2026
The stairlift lottery: £723m, 151 councils, and the waiting-time data England does not publish
Disabled Facilities Grant funding per person aged 65 and over varies 6.2-fold across England, from £191 in Manchester to £31…
13 August 2026
Stair falls now kill 934 people a year in England, and the whole rise is among the over-65s
Deaths from falls on stairs in England rose 45% in a decade, from 642 to 934. All of the increase…
6 August 2026
New TKE Home Solutions CEO sets out plans as stairlift buyers demand less clinical design
Clare Brophy, the new chief executive of TKE Home Solutions, has set out her plans for the home mobility division…
6 August 2026
Invacare expands Aquatec Pure range with new shower stools, shower chair and 3-in-1 commode
Invacare has expanded its Aquatec Pure line with five new showering and toileting products, aimed squarely at the part of…
6 August 2026
Record 5.9 million passengers used airport assistance in 2025 as CAA rates 19 UK airports very good
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its annual Airport Accessibility Report for 2025/26, and for the first time since…
27 July 2026
CrossCountry Launches Industry-First Digital Priority Seating Card
CrossCountry has launched a free digital Priority Seating Card for Apple and Android Wallet, giving passengers with hidden conditions a…
27 July 2026
Benidorm Mobility Scooter Crackdown: UK Visitors Face £425 Fines
Mobility scooter users in Benidorm risk £425 fines and confiscation as the resort enforces speed, age and permit rules. Here…
27 July 2026
Advanced Healthcare Group Acquires Able Care and City Mobility in Scottish Expansion
Advanced Healthcare Group has bought Able Care and City Mobility, two award-winning north of Scotland mobility retailers with more than…
24 July 2026
NHS Wheelchair Waiting Times 2025/26: The Full League Table for England
New Review Mobility analysis of NHS England data: only 8 of 42 NHS areas met the 18-week wheelchair waiting standard…
22 July 2026
New owners take over JB Mobility and commit to Rota wheelchair range
JB Mobility, formerly Delta Orthopedic, has confirmed that its County Wicklow business is now under the direction of Bob Diamond…
22 July 2026
MPs urge higher Universal Credit for 66 year olds as State Pension age rises
A cross-party group of MPs has called on the Government to increase Universal Credit payments for people aged 66, warning…
22 July 2026
WHILL brings self-driving powerchairs to Heathrow Terminal 3
Powered mobility manufacturer WHILL has launched its Autonomous Mobility Service at Heathrow Airport, bringing self-driving powerchairs to one of the…
16 July 2026
CareCo Pushes Carbon Fibre Mobility Aids With Carbon Mobility Campaign
Mobility retailer CareCo has launched a campaign called Carbon Mobility, running across its nationwide showroom network and digital platforms, to…
16 July 2026
Adapted Vehicle Buyers Look Beyond Motability After Scheme Changes
Vehicle adaptation specialist Mobility in Motion says demand for its Adapt and Drive purchase scheme has grown strongly in the…
16 July 2026
Savaria Launches K2 Straight Stairlift for UK Homes
Global accessibility manufacturer Savaria has launched a new straight stairlift for the UK market, expanding the range available to trade…
9 July 2026
Peacocks Medical Group Opens Sheffield Facility and Launches Own-Brand Range
One of the UK’s longest-established orthotics providers is entering its most ambitious period of growth in more than a century.…
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
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…
11 June 2026
Vermeiren to Bring New Mobility Scooter Range to UK Retailers
Global wheelchair manufacturer Vermeiren is preparing to introduce a new fleet of mobility scooters to the UK retail market this…
11 June 2026
TGA Mobility’s Ultralight WHILL C Lite Folding Powerchair Reaches UK Buyers
TGA Mobility’s new WHILL C Lite folding powerchair is now reaching UK customers, bringing one of the lightest powered wheelchairs…
11 June 2026
Adapting an Older Home Could Cost Nearly £27,000, Habinteg Warns
Adapting an older home for a disabled or elderly resident could cost households almost £27,000, according to new analysis from…
11 June 2026
Mobility Scooter Law Review: Consultation Closes as Users Await Decision This Summer
The Department for Transport’s landmark consultation on modernising the law for powered mobility devices has now closed, with a formal…
8 June 2026
European Stairlift Market Valued at $383 Million, Set to Reach $500 Million by 2031
The European stairlift market has reached a value of $383.1 million (approximately £303 million) in 2026, according to new analysis…
8 June 2026
Naidex 2026: Carbon Fibre Scooters and Adaptive Tech Steal the Show
Naidex 2026, the UK’s largest disability and accessibility exhibition, took place on 25 and 26 March at the NEC Birmingham,…
8 June 2026
Stannah Launches New 158 Stairlift with Contemporary Design
Stannah, one of the UK’s best-known stairlift manufacturers, has launched the Stannah 158, a new stairlift model featuring a contemporary…
8 June 2026
Motability Scheme Introduces Mileage Cap and Five New Car Brands from July
The Motability Scheme has announced significant changes to its leasing terms that will take effect for all new orders placed…
8 June 2026
MHRA Publishes Draft Medical Devices Regulations in Biggest UK Reform in Years
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2026, marking the most…
8 June 2026
Government Mandates Accessible Homes Standard for All New Builds
The UK government has confirmed that all new homes in England must now meet the M4(2) accessible and adaptable standard…
4 June 2026
2026 UK Stairlift Prices: What Buyers Are Actually Paying
Stairlift prices in the UK for 2026 vary widely depending on the type of stairlift, the configuration of your staircase,…
4 June 2026
Bespoke Stairlifts Secures HSBC Funding for International Expansion
Bespoke Stairlifts, the UK-based manufacturer of custom stairlift solutions, has announced a significant expansion backed by HSBC UK. The investment…
4 June 2026
New Powered Wheelchairs and Scooters on Motability Scheme Q2 2026
The Motability Scheme has added several new powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters to its product range for Q2 2026, giving…
4 June 2026
Pride Mobility Launches AI-Powered Jazzy Assist Wheelchair
Pride Mobility has unveiled the Jazzy Assist, a powered wheelchair that integrates artificial intelligence to provide real-time navigation assistance, obstacle…
4 June 2026
DFG Maximum Grant Limits Across the UK in 2026
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) provides essential funding for home adaptations across the United Kingdom, but the maximum amount available…
4 June 2026
Government Consultation on Powered Mobility Device Laws
The Department for Transport launched a major 12-week consultation on 6 January 2026 to modernise 40-year-old laws governing powered wheelchairs…
9 February 2026
UK Mobility Landscape in 2026: What’s Changing (Quick Round‑Up)
Early 2026 has brought policy reform, Motability shifts and fresh local transport investment. Below are the developments most worth tracking,…
20 April 2024
How Reviews Showcase Your Expertise In The Mobility Sector
Convey to the customer about your skills. Online reviews represent a new kind of “word of mouth” in the digital…
16 April 2024
What Is The Blue Badge Scheme In The UK
A Blue Badge lets people with a disability or health condition that affects their mobility park closer to where they…