Perfect for cruising and festive outings
IF YOU are thinking of booking a cruise for some life-affirming winter sunshine, or simply hoping to join in with family outings during the festive season, a lightweight mobility scooter could make all the difference. A portable model with an aluminium chassis folds down in one movement to a compact size. It can be taken through an airport with ease (left) and neatly stowed in a cruise ship stateroom. So it will be ready to lend a hand as you move around the ship, which will have plenty of lifts to help you travel between decks. Just check when booking that your accommodation is suitable. Assistance is available when boarding and your cruise line’s dedicated accessibility team will be more than happy to advise on using your scooter on excursions. Family members often come home for Christmas, and it’s great to be able to go out together for meals, walks, concerts and pantos. A lightweight folding mobility scooter makes it feasible to take part in most outings that are suggested. What’s more, the latest models have suspension for added comfort, making it easier to negotiate paths on National Trust estates, for example. Their new robustness also means those with mild balance issues can use them more confidently. What’s more, a special hoist (near left) is now available for these lightweight compact models. This can be neatly installed in either the nearside or offside rear corner of the car boot and the upright arm and boom can be folded away when not in use. It is operated by using either a built-in control or a handset, designed for easy usage. Fitting is carried out at your home by a trained engineer. And once installed, the mobility scooter can be hoisted from the floor to its loaded position in the vehicle boot in less than a minute.