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: 22 June 2026
Stairlift Prices Hold Steady as Smart Safety Features Become Standard in 2026
22 June 2026
Stairlift buyers in 2026 are finding that prices have held relatively steady, even as new safety and comfort features that were once optional extras become standard. For a straight staircase, new stairlifts generally start from around £2,000 to £3,300 depending on brand,…
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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…
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…