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TGA to be showcased at largest virtual international disability event
23rd October, 2020
Disability Awareness Day (DAD), the largest annual single-day event of its kind, will be taking place virtually on Sunday 25th October 2020 with hundreds of exhibitors including TGA. DAD is a...
"People see me as not just being in a wheelchair now, there is more to me" - model can 'pursue dreams with belief' with WHILL
21st October, 2020
Since having to leave theatre school early due to chronic fatigue syndrome, 21-year-old Georgina Wasdall has pursued her professional career in modelling and acting with passion. She was signed up...
"My mates were stunned the first time they saw it!" - indoor mobility easier for Jim thanks to WHILL
13th October, 2020
Jim Donaldson is discovering easier indoor living with multiple sclerosis (MS) thanks to a TGA WHILL Model C. Jim, a retired operations manager, was drawn towards the innovative design of the...
"I felt like my life was over in a blink of an eye. Not anymore" - Dog walking possible again for Beckie thanks to Vita S
9th October, 2020
When Beckie Eastham-Buckley was searching for her ideal mobility scooter, she knew exactly what she was looking for. Living with her partner Jane and her three beloved dogs in a...
Here we go again...
8th October, 2020
It’s hard to feel positive at the moment, isn’t it? As a GP and a disabled person, a second wave feels like a real blow that leaves me worried for...
"Life not restricted" for mother and son thanks to 'life-saving' Powerpack
22nd September, 2020
Enjoying the sights of London has been made a whole lot easier for Alexander and his mother Yvonne thanks to a ‘surprisingly simple’ TGA Powerpack. Alexander, who has mobility difficulties,...
Free at last
8th September, 2020
After six months of working, sleeping, and not leaving the house, we’ve all been due a staycation. For me, work has been such that a sustained period of ‘time off’...
"I've got my freedom back" - work and family life made easier thanks to 'life-changing' WHILL
4th September, 2020
James Blair has been able to keep up with his fast-moving work and home life thanks to a ‘completely different’ WHILL Model C. James works as a policy manager for the...
"It has given me my confidence back" - sculptor rediscovers artistic inspiration on Supersport
3rd September, 2020
Sculptor Diane Bull has been able to regain her freedom and artistic flair thanks to a rugged Supersport. Years ago, Diane used to create pieces of art in a studio where...
Jamie begins 500-mile challenge to stop charity closure
13th August, 2020
Throughout August, Jamie Preece is travelling 500 miles on his beloved Breeze S3 and Breeze S4 to raise money to help charity Communications Matters avoid closure. Jamie, who has Cerebral...
"Saying thank you doesn't begin to cover how appreciative I am" - crowdfunded Vita X gives Aidan new lease of life
7th August, 2020
Aidan Law says he is ‘forever indebted’ for the off-road independence he’s been given thanks to a donated Vita X. Aidan has battled Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since the age of 24...
When Mum stole my style
4th August, 2020
“So, I broke my mobility scooter…” my mum admitted down the phone. I sighed, knowing this meant that there were now two deceased scooters (both pretty old, in fairness), sitting...
"If you're looking for escapism, a scooter's the answer," - off-road adventures now possible for Karen
22nd July, 2020
Despite walking difficulties, Karen Foxton has opened her world up to countryside peace and tranquillity thanks to a Vita X. As Karen has Multiple Sclerosis, she gets around her home and...
"I don't have to say no to anything now" - how a WHILL Model C has improved family time
14th July, 2020
For 39 years, Rachael Bridges was known as the clumsy one by those around her. She had a habit of dropping plates and falling over easily, which soon became part...
"I couldn't farm without them" - 87-year-old Marion still farming thanks to TGA scooters
3rd July, 2020
Marion Pont is continuing to run her sheep farm at the age of 87 with the help of two TGA scooters – a 20-year-old TGA Supersport and a Breeze S4...
The answer to the social distancing question?
30th June, 2020
Social distancing and being pushed in a wheelchair – the two simply aren’t compatible. But a solution already exists; the WHILL Model C can be driven from your smartphone app. Using...
Hannah Barham-Brown: "I haven't seen many people who look like me in politics"
26th June, 2020
You don’t see many politicians in wheelchairs. There isn’t a single MP in the House of Commons who uses one. The House of Lords is a wee bit more representative...
WHILL Model C hands advantage to tennis player Judith
18th June, 2020
Former bronze medallist Judith Marshall is taking up racquet sports once more following a life-changing spinal injury – with help from a WHILL Model C. Judith played sports competitively for many...
Family get-togethers now plain sailing for Navy veteran thanks to Minimo Plus
12th June, 2020
Royal Navy veteran, Peter Chatfield, has navigated his way to hassle-free family days out with a Minimo Plus. Peter served in the Navy for 25 years and saw active service during...
Breeze S4 "more priceless now than ever before" for 83-year-old
2nd June, 2020
Stan Robinson is able to access the seafront with confidence once again thanks to his ‘priceless’ Breeze S4. An avid motorsport fan, Stan competed in numerous rallies, hill climbs and sprints...
