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Accessible shopping for scooters

Where is accessible and friendly for electric scooters
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I've just been posting for scooter recommendations on various FB groups I belong too as I'm looking for a new one for my son to take on his school coach...
I would recommend doing some research online, you could go along to your local mobility shop but I would strongly suggest comparing the price online - the shops I'm afraid are a rip off... it could be they will price match though - I've never tried that as I've always just ordered online, with HUGE savings [hundreds of pounds...].
Some models people have flagged up so far: TravelScoot, Smart Scoot, Luggie, WHILL CI, Go Go - your choice will depend on how far you want to go, your weight etc and your budget - but I guess that's what the Mobility Component of PIP is for if you get that...
You might find this search facility useful:
https://www.ricability.org.uk/content/scooter-powered-wheelchair-search
I've had a Shoprider Wispa for decades [more than one!] which suits me as I am short statured and don't need anything massive, it's also very nifty in terms of getting it on the bus etc. My life was revolutionised after getting a mobility scooter!
If you already have a wheelchair you can get attachments to convert them to electric with a third wheel, I don't know much about this though...
All the best.
Emma
www.emmawestcounselling.co.uk
Maybe shops differ from area to area. I’m a wheelchair user and also use stores own scooters when well.Why I’m saying this is because our Lidl store is absolutely brilliant aisles are really wide, no stock on aisles, wide checkout area. All Aldi’s I avoid, horrendous, aisles full of stock ready for filling shelves, rusty attach on trollies, aisles small not a good experience.
Our Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, all have electric scooters, aisles are accessible, checkouts hit and miss.
My advice is if your able to go to all in your area, that way you’ll know what suits you.
Good luck, sorry it’s not specific advice.😀😀😀
What a shame, mine is brilliant. Maybe if you have time, when you go shopping next check the stores you use and see it through the eyes of a wheelchair/ scooter user. You probably already have, it’s so difficult to find a suitable place to shop comfortably.
Ive found the large stores have it all, that’s great, but prices are so much cheap in stores the likes of Lidl. Everyone likes a bargain and a way to save a few pounds.
I hope your friend is lucky 😀😀😀
www.emmawestcounselling.co.uk
Here is AccessAble which might help.
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