Liane McIvor

1 week ago | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor

The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation that champions the needs of wheelchair users across England, has launched an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for wheelchair users to further strengthen their voices and get them heard at the highest levels of Government. Following months of hard work, the first official APPG meeting took place at Portcullis House, Westminster, in May, supported by 20 Members of Parliament.

1 week ago | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor

Specialist wheelchair and power add-on supplier Susurro is supporting Sheffield Cycling 4 All, an inclusive cycling project being led by the charity Disability Sheffield. The firm has supplied a bespoke hand bike and wheelchair combination for the project which has been providing inclusive, all-ability cycling in Hillsborough Park for over 16 years.

1 week ago | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor

Mobility solutions manufacturer Karma Mobility says that its upgraded Ergo Lite 2 wheelchair caters to more users without compromising on its lightweight design. The ultra-lightweight Ergo Lite 2 Tall is available with expanded options for increased seat width, seat-to-floor height, and weight capacity. It has been crash tested and approved for transportation in accordance with ISO 7176-19. This means that it is suitable to be used as a seat in a motor vehicle for transportation.

1 week ago | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor

Specialist seating manufacturer Primacare has announced that Ben Westcott has joined its firm as sales director. Ben Westcott’s extensive sales experience includes working at specialist seating firms Rise & Recline for nine years and Repose Furniture for eight years. In his most recent role Ben worked as business development manager for Aidacare.

1 week ago | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor

St Andrews Links Trust has announced the launch of its new Disability Golf Programme that is set to be introduced this summer. Disability coaching sessions will be hosted at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy and will be available to anyone with a physical, sensory or learning disability, regardless of background or ability.