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Articles by Will Harrison

Get Tired Walking? Use A Walking Aid with Seat

October 01, 2024 - by Will Harrison

Tri-walkers and rollators are our most popular walking aids - they provide excellent support and stability and as a result reduce the risk of falling. Any body who has suffered a fall will be in near constant fear of the next one, especially went venturing outside, and this devices are literally life savers...

Picking the Right Ramp for Your Mobility Scooter

September 25, 2024 - by Will Harrison
Encountering an inaccessible area while using a mobility scooter is incredibly frustrating, made even more so by how often it can happen. Fortunately, you can buy a number of different ramp types to help you make many inaccessible areas accessible.

CareCo Wheelchairs for Users on a Budget

September 16, 2024 - by Will Harrison
Are you looking for a new wheelchair? You have certainly come to the right place. We aim to supply the widest possible choice for our customers. You will see that the range of CareCo wheelchairs suits all budgets and personal preferences. Whether you require a self-driven or attendant driven, we are confident we have the model for you. Here is just a small selection of our budget models. Self-...

Featured CareCo Self-Propelled Wheelchairs for All Budgets

September 12, 2024 - by Will Harrison
CareCo have a wide selection of self-propelled wheelchairs, many of which are our own brand. So you know what they can do here's a closer look at each one.

CareCo Garden Tools Designed To Ease Hand and Wrist Pain

June 20, 2024 - by Will Harrison

When we get older, we naturally become less mobile. Arthritis, rheumatism and simply the aches and pains of daily life means we struggle to do the things we once took for granted. Gardening is one of the simple pleasures in life. It means bending over, kneeling down and getting up again. This means potential injury. We don’t want you to give up your small pleasures in life such as gardening. 

The Best Lightweight Self-Propelled Wheelchairs For Travel and Everyday Use

June 11, 2024 - by Will Harrison
Self-propelled wheelchairs have come a long way since the first rear-wheel push chair was designed in 1869. Wheelchairs of old were heavy, uncomfortable and hard to control, but technological developments mean that today we have super-lightweight wheelchairs that are easy to propel and comfortable too. Modern lightweight wheelchairs are made largely from aluminium, although carbon fibre and tit...

Questions to Ask Before Buying A Mobility Scooter

May 09, 2024 - by Will Harrison

Use this guide to help identify what you need from your mobility scooter. An electric mobility scooter could be your ticket to personal freedom.

Do You Find It Hard To Get Up From Your Armchair? Here's The Solution

May 06, 2024 - by Will Harrison
Very easy to use, a riser recliner can be operated by a simple handset which can raise, lower and recliner you at the touch of the button.

Preparing Your Mobility Scooter for Spring Season Exploring

March 19, 2024 - by Will Harrison
Throughout the winter months its not that uncommon for mobility scooters to be stored away for long periods. Here's how to inspect and prepare yours for the spring season.

Which Rollator Is Best? Discover Our Zimmer Frames on Wheels

February 22, 2024 - by Will Harrison

We are proud to announce that two if our premium models were declared Best Buy by Which? in 2024 - the proLite Carbon X and proLite Carbon X Trail.

I-GO Airrex Lightweight Manual Wheelchair Review - Light, Strong and Fun To Ride!

February 14, 2024 - by Will Harrison

The Airrex LT is one of the most versatile wheelchairs on the market, equally competent around the house or out and about. 

New CareCo Hull showroom is open for business

January 03, 2024 - by Will Harrison

The 29th CareCo showroom is now open for business! Serving customers in the North East of England, CareCo Hull is our latest state of the art facility, and carries a wide range of CareCo mobility products, furniture and gadgets.

Best Travel Scooters To Take on Holiday

December 06, 2023 - by Will Harrison
Summer is the time of year when many people decide that it's time for a well-deserved holiday, whether they choose to stay within the UK or travel abroad by car, plane or cruise. However, if you suffer from mobility problems you may feel as if visiting foreign countries is too much hassle, especially if you need assistance walking or you cannot walk very far without feeling tired or uncomfortab...

Is it a Mobility Scooter or a Motor Bike?

May 08, 2023 - by Will Harrison

For those of us who are young at heart we at CareCo believe we’ve found the two mobility scooters for you! The TriGlide Cruiser is not just any standard Mobility Scooter, it is designed to look just like a Harley Davidson Motor Bike. Going down the street on one of these mobility scooters people won’t believe you’re riding a mobility scooter and will think you’re drive...

Getting out on Your Mobility Scooter over Winter

December 19, 2022 - by Will Harrison
You might be tempted to lock your mobility scooter away over the winter months, thinking that the inclement weather will cause more trouble than it's worth. If you do decide to forget about your scooter until the weather improves, try to store it indoors if you have the space. Also be sure to fully charge the batteries before detaching them from your mobility scooter and storing them indoors so...

Which? Best Mobility Scooters Features 3 CareCo Products

July 14, 2022 - by Will Harrison
Which? declared not one, not two, but three CareCo products in their "Best mobility scooters" list, which was published on 7 Jul 2022.

Planning Your Great Escape - Stay Safe And Stay Active

March 03, 2022 - by Will Harrison
Now that most Covid restrictions have been lifted many people are starting to venture out for the first time in over two years. Many are still very worried about being exposed to Covid, but the general advice is that if you are vaccinated and continue to take measures to protect yourself with a mask, then you can start to live a more normal life again. Spring is in the air, and it won't be long...

Don't Let Your Age and Mobility Stop You From Gardening!

March 03, 2022 - by Will Harrison
Spring is a great time to get outside and get your hands stuck into nature; the increased daylight and – hopefully – sunshine and warmth are great mood boosters, and will help you shake off winter's chill. But what if you're a gardening novice? Well, we here at CareCo have compiled a short blog on how to prepare yourself and your garden, whether you're green-fingered or otherwise.

Preparing You and Your Wheelchair for the Winter Weather

December 02, 2021 - by Will Harrison
For wheelchair users the winter weather can be a tricky season to navigate. To prepare your wheelchair for those cold snaps, here’s a few things you can do.

CareCo Remains Open To Support You in Lockdown 3

January 05, 2021 - by Will Harrison
While the coronavirus pandemic has created great turmoil for millions of people all over the world, remember that you are not alone - we are all struggling together during this time. Most importantly though, this lockdown will hopefully be the last one, if the vaccines that have been created are successful in stopping the virus from affecting the most vulnerable.