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Goodwood F1 Crash Survivor & TGA Mobility Scooter Owner Receives International Motorsport Marshaling Award

Wheelchair-user Steve Tarrant, 55 from King’s Stag in Dorset, has achieved an international marshalling award for his 30-years of endurance motorsport officiating – made possible by ownership of an ‘orange racing style’ TGA Vita mobility scooter.

Steve was involved in a highly publicised accident in 2000 when an F1 racing car collided with…

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Added by TGA Mobility on January 6, 2016 at 9:30 — No Comments

Adventures with an Electric Wheelchair

Shand was feeling bored.

“I need a holiday,” he informed me, with his best schoolboy…

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Added by Linda Jane McLean on December 30, 2015 at 12:30 — 2 Comments

BHTA Customer Service Team Of The Year Award Winner - TGA Mobility



The national mobility scooter specialist TGA has won the prestigious Customer Service Team of the Year Award once more at the recent British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Annual Awards Dinner, Grange St. Paul's Hotel, London.



The BHTA is the UK's largest healthcare association with all of its members adhering to a Trading Standards Code…

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Added by TGA Mobility on December 16, 2015 at 9:48 — No Comments

Disabled Ex-Chauffeur And Sports Car Fan Regains Freedom To Drive With TGA Mobility Scooter

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Despite being unable to drive a car or walk without difficulties anymore due to Peripheral Neuropathy, Andy Bennett, 48 from Troedyrhiw in Wales, is enjoying the freedom to drive once more thanks to a life-changing 'Breeze Midi 3'…
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Added by TGA Mobility on December 15, 2015 at 11:00 — No Comments

Rules of the Road for Mobility Scooter Users

This winter TGA Mobility has launched #ScootAndBeSeen; a campaign aimed at improving safety awareness for mobility scooter users. ​ …



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Added by TGA Mobility on December 10, 2015 at 14:41 — No Comments

Some big ideas from Dundee in Technology Enabled Care

In Dundee we are getting excited about the Blackwood Concept House, but we also have a Smart Flat ... There's a video about it and a new Facebook page on Technology Enabled Care ...you can find it at https://www.facebook.com/Dundee-Technology-Enabled-Care-699860480115838/

Added by Jimmy Black on December 10, 2015 at 13:05 — No Comments

The TGA Wheelchair Powerpack - Protecting Carers From Pushing Excessive Loads

Ailsa Reston, Occupational Therapist (OT), highlights the benefits of prescribing motorised TGA Wheelchair Powerpacks to protect carers from excessive back strain, when propelling manual attendant-controlled wheelchairs

About the Author: Ailsa Reston, Occupational Therapist

Ailsa Reston qualified as an OT in 1986 from St. Andrews School of Occupational Therapy. She initially worked in the NHS in the field…

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Added by TGA Mobility on December 2, 2015 at 12:39 — No Comments

92-Year-Old WW2 Flight Mechanic Retains Independence With TGA Mobility Breeze S4

Eric Greenyer, 92 from Selsey and retired RAF flight mechanic, has regained his freedom thanks to the same model of TGA Breeze S4 that won BBC TV's Top Gear extreme mobility scooter challenge.…



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Added by TGA Mobility on November 24, 2015 at 9:51 — No Comments

WHAT DOES "HELP" LOOK LIKE.

Many of you may know that it is not easy to ask for help. It takes something from you: makes you feel inferior in some way. It is not a nice feeling.

However, finances dictated that we needed to ask for help for a new boiler. My husband and I are both disabled, so we qualified for help under the Energy Assistance Scheme. We only wanted a boiler but were given a whole new hearing system. This was installed  on 11th and 12th February 2015. These dates are imprinted on my…

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Added by Linda Jane McLean on November 20, 2015 at 17:10 — No Comments

TGA Mobility Scooters Helping to Keep You Safe And Independent This Autumn

Since opening in 1985 TGA has always focused on the safety of its mobility scooter customers. Today it provides a wide range of services, advice and products that can help you drive safely when out and about.

As the evenings are now darker, there are lots of ways to remain more visible to other road users when driving around on your scooter. With the help of TGA and its award-winning range of products, you can make sure your independence is not compromised this autumn and…

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Added by TGA Mobility on November 17, 2015 at 11:37 — No Comments

TGA Mobility Scooter 'Scooty' Helps 'Spybear' Tweeting Acapella Singer With MS Retain Her Freedom

Despite living with MS, Caroline Gray from Bromley, Kent, has been able to continue getting out and performing in her acapella singing group thanks to a TGA Eclipse known as 'Scooty' and its onboard companion 'Spybear.'

Caroline was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis over 25 years ago.…

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Added by TGA Mobility on November 4, 2015 at 13:43 — No Comments

Teen who has cerebral palsy rides the waves thanks to surf board adaptation

A collaborative effort involving British charity Cerebra, Surfability UK and Tonic Surf Therapy produced a unique surf board that is set to open up the waters to people who have severe disabilities. 13 year old Kai Lewis from Port Talbot loves extreme sports and the rush that comes with them. His cerebral palsy has prohibited him taking part in sports for the most part, until now that is.…

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Added by Rosalinda Scipioni on October 28, 2015 at 15:00 — No Comments

Are Carers Pushing Safe Wheelchair Loads?

 Ailsa Reston, OT, highlights the benefits of motorised power packs to protect carers from excessive back strain, when propelling manual attendant-controlled wheelchairs

 

1. About the Author: Ailsa Reston, Occupational Therapist

Ailsa Reston qualified as an OT in 1986 from St. Andrews School of Occupational Therapy. She initially worked in the NHS in the field of adult physical medicine and then specialised in the field of neurology and the treatment…

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Added by TGA Mobility on October 20, 2015 at 13:04 — 1 Comment

TGA Mobility Launches #ScootAndBeSeen Mobility Scooter Safety Campaign

TGA, a leading nationwide specialist in mobility scooters, has introduced a new 'Scoot and Be Seen' initiative to ensure its customers can maximise their visibility and safety during the winter and beyond.

Since opening 30 years ago, TGA has always focused…

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Added by TGA Mobility on October 16, 2015 at 8:38 — No Comments

86 Year Old WWII Veteran Continues Active Life With TGA Supersport Mobility Scooter

86 year old Tim Lucey from Auchlochan in South Lanarkshire, has been able to continue fulfilling his active and remarkable life through ownership of a 'Harley Davidson' TGA mobility scooter.…



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Added by TGA Mobility on September 25, 2015 at 8:49 — 1 Comment

Disabled Lady With MS Regains Freedom Thanks To National Express Dundee

Despite living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and severe walking difficulties, Belinda Lowe, 50 from Dundee, has been able to regain her independence further afield thanks to the support of National Express Dundee and a …

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Added by TGA Mobility on August 20, 2015 at 15:00 — No Comments

OT and NHS Trust Help Twins With Cerebral Palsy Enjoy Bathing with Accessible Bath

Father, Kevin Latham, is the primary carer for Jack and Rebecca who live with Cerebral Palsy, a neurological condition that affects their walking and co-ordination.

As they grew older, access to the family bath was becoming increasingly difficult, particularly as the twins require greater amounts of assistance to move around the home. Kevin’s…

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Added by Abacus Healthcare on August 20, 2015 at 13:30 — No Comments

NEW Lighter Minimo Plus Folding Mobility Scooter Launched

Building on the nationwide popularity of the Minimo range of folding mobility scooters, TGA has introduced an enhanced version of its Minimo Plus for even greater levels of independence and transportablity.



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This latest version of the Minimo Plus is easier to lift, provides an upgraded…

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Added by TGA Mobility on August 17, 2015 at 10:26 — No Comments

TGA Join The Disabled Ramblers On Their Latest Mobility Scooter Ramble

TGA are a nationwide supplier of quality mobility scooters that continues to be a leading advocate of the Disabled Ramblers.  The Disabled Ramblers are a charitable organisation that co-ordinates over 30 countryside rambles per year, in various locations nationwide and attracts…

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Added by TGA Mobility on July 30, 2015 at 10:18 — No Comments

Video Demo: TGA's Minimo Plus mobility scooter at the 2015 Mobility Roadshow

The Minimo Plus is the latest generation of compact, foldable mobility scooter design. Borrowing from the established heritage of the pioneering 4mph Minimo, it is extremely light weight and…

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Added by TGA Mobility on July 22, 2015 at 12:57 — No Comments

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