This section includes equipment designed to hold mobility aids, cover wheelchairs and scooters, and provide storage for areas for wheelchair and scooter users.
Bags and baskets may fit over the backrest, hang on the push handles, sit underneath the seat or attach to the armrest. Some styles which fit under the seat may not be recommended for folding wheelchairs.
Oxygen cylinder holders either fasten to the back of the seat in the style of a rucksack or are or attached via Velcro or loop fastenings.
Trays vary in shape, size and material but will fit most wheelchairs.
Crutch and walking stick holders are bags, clamps and holders which attach walking sticks, crutches and sticks to a wheelchair.
Storage covers protect the wheelchair or scooter when left outdoors.
Seat and hand/controller covers provide protection against the weather when scooter is in use.
Canopies protect the user and scooter from the weather. They usually have rigid frames that fit on most scooters and are usually made of a waterproof material. Most have roll up or opening sides, and may be left on the scooter.
If you know that there is a certain product that will help you, feel free to browse through our online catalogue or use our search tool for specific product names. National retailers are listed against each product and you can click on their link to go directly to their website to order that product or contact the retailer for more information. Don't forget to tell them you found their information on our site.
If you are unsure about what you need why not try our AskSARA tool to narrow down your search by considering what areas of daily living you need help with.
If you would prefer to speak to someone for advice about daily living equipment, please contact our Helpline on 0300 999 0004.
Our experienced advisors will help you find the solution to your problem and can send you information on products that might help you, where you can buy equipment and other useful organisations that might be able to help you.
You can also post a question on the Youreable forum. it’s free to join the forum and the community is supportive and knowledgeable. The forum is an online community of and for disabled and older people and their families/carers.