Wheelchairs

Anybody who makes use of a wheelchair will be more than aware of just how convenient they are when you need to get moving. Wheelchairs present probably the cheapest and most convenient way of holding on to your independence when you struggle with limited mobility, although you may find you are restricted in terms of how far or how quickly you can travel. If you don't own a self-propelled wheelc...

It can be incredibly frustrating to live with a mobility issue that hinders how far and how often you can travel by yourself. The market for mobility aids is extensive, but some people need their product to be more than an aid for indoor use and short journeys. The CareCo Enduro tries to solve all of these problems for the user with both short-term and long-term mobility issues. In fact, we ...

Today we’re going to have a look at the CareCo Xpedition Travel Chair, an affordable transit wheelchair packed with a wealth of practical features. It's true that some wheelchairs on the market might well be better equipped for dealing with rougher terrain, but they tend to be larger, less compact products. 

Wheelchairs don’t have to be boring. Danny Longmore knows that better than anybody, and he's showing everyone with his amazing Pimp My Wheelchair project. Having suffered from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis since birth, Danny has always had to use a wheelchair to get around. Fed up with people staring at him, he decided to have a little fun with his wheelchair to get people looking at him for...

There are many different models of wheelchair available on the market, whether you're after a compact travel chair, or are looking to get out and about by yourself with the assistance of a self-propelled model, wheelchairs are a popular way to stay mobile because of their small size and ease of use. However, much like other aids, due to the sheer amount of choice you'll also have to tackle the ...

Suffering from mobility problems shouldn't prevent you from living a full and happy life, no matter what your ailments are. Taking holidays, whether home or abroad, should be a part of an exciting life, helping you to escape and relax from everyday stresses and strains. However, you may feel that vacations are too exhausting to plan, especially if you use a wheelchair on a regular basis. 

When travelling out and about in your wheelchair you can face a whole host of 'keeping comfortable' obstacles: wind, rain, the cold, joint and back pain, storage issues - the list is endless. That's not to say that there aren't solutions to these problems! CareCo stock a wide range of wheelchair accessories that have been designed to aid and support you when you're using your chair, all top qua...

With spring having officially sprung and summer on the way, you may be starting to think about how you're going to enjoy all that sunshine (fingers crossed!). Summer also brings with it several Bank Holidays and - if you're lucky - a vacation or two, with plenty to do within the UK if you choose not to go abroad. However, we here at CareCo understand mobility issues and ailments can hold you ba...

It may seem sometimes that wheelchairs are only aimed at the older generations with nothing to suit the practicalities of life for young people. Wheelchair users are both young and old, either growing up having used a wheelchair all their lives or who have suffered an injury or illness tha...

In our continued pursuit to all improve and expand our range of products CareCo has released its first CareCo exclusive wheelchair, the CareCo Aluminium Traveller Transit Wheelchair. This transit wheelchair has been designed to provide a quality wheelchair with a range of features, yet still at a very reasonable price! CareCo Alumin...