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Articles by Jon Wade

Things to Consider if you have Vestibular Disorders

April 22, 2025 - by Jon Wade

Vestibular disorders become increasingly common as we get older, due to age-related changes in the middle ear and central nervous system. The symptoms can be frightening, but there is nothing to prevent people with these disorders from leading independent and happy lives.

Enjoy Spring with your Mobility Scooter

March 19, 2025 - by Jon Wade

What better way to celebrate springtime than to get outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine? We have some great new mobility scooters this year that are prefect for shopping, sightseeing and exploring nature, so if you're looking for a new scooter for Spring, read on.

Things to Consider: Scoliosis and Maintaining Mobility as You Age

March 17, 2025 - by Jon Wade

Age-related wear and tear can cause degenerative scoliosis, which leads to spinal curvature, pain, and mobility issues. While a cure is rarely possible, many people are able to live indepently by using mobility aids and supportive devices.

UK Mobility Scooter Rules: Road & Pavement Guide

March 06, 2025 - by Jon Wade
One of the most common questions customers ask us is, where can they legally drive their mobility scooter? There is so much misunderstanding on this topic that mobility scooter owners are often just as concerned that they are breaking rules as able bodied members of the public who are often quick to criticise and complain. So today we'll put everybody straight and answer the most common questio...

Best British Mobility Scooters for Spring 2025

March 05, 2025 - by Jon Wade

Spring is here and as the days grow longer and warmer, now is the time to start your search for a new mobility scooter. We have some excellent new models this year to tell you about and several are just perfect for some springtime adventures.

Creating a Wheelchair-Accessible Home

February 25, 2025 - by Jon Wade

Enhance your independence! Find practical tips and solutions for making your home fully wheelchair accessible. Overcome challenges from doorways to kitchens.

Tips for Supporting People Living with Dementia

August 19, 2024 - by Jon Wade

Living with dementia can present unique challenges for a lot of people. We’re all too aware of this and so we want to help with different tips for supporting people who are suffering with dementia.  

Introducing Our Lightest Folding Scooter: Micromus

July 02, 2024 - by Jon Wade

It is a genuine triumph of modern engineering. Let’s take a closer look at the Micromus and see how it stacks up alongside the other folding mobility scooters.

Veslar Tri-Walker & Oracle Rollator - Two New Stylish Walkers

June 07, 2024 - by Jon Wade

The Veslar Tri-Walker and Oracle Rollator are two stylish walkers that are new to the CareCo range. If you are considering a walker, either for yourself or a loved one, both should be on your shortlist.

CareCo Supports Spirit of Normandy D-Day Veterans with a Fleet of Wheelchairs

June 05, 2024 - by Jon Wade

The Spirit of Normandy Trust contacted us earlier in the year seeking assistance, as several of their veterans wanted to travel over to Normandy for the D-Day celebrations, but required mobility assistance. As a thank you to our war heroes we gifted 6 Optima Self-Propelled Wheelchairs, which seemed the perfect choice for veterans who are defiantly independent, but sometimes need a helping hand too. 

The Importance of Mobility For Mental Health

June 03, 2024 - by Jon Wade
The Mental Health Foundation's Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday 13th and runs til Sunday 19th May. The theme for this year is Body Image and they are talking about how our body image impacts on how we feel. While many associate body image with being a concern for the young, people of all ages are affected by it. Our bodies change as we get older, and combined with decreasing opp...

Things to Consider if you have Cardiovascular Disease

May 30, 2024 - by Jon Wade

Cardiovascular diseases are a collection of conditions that affect the heart and blood supply. They are the leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that survival rates from cardiovascular diseases are better today than they have ever been. The following living and mobility aids are useful for people with cardiovascular diseases.