Stepping out - a guide to wheeled walking frames

This guide looks at walking sticks and crutches, walking frames, scooters and wheelchairs. It will help you decide what kind of walking aid is right for you.

If a wheeled walking frame would be a good choice, this guide will help you choose a suitable model.

Find a car - car measurement database

This car measurement database can help you draw up a shortlist of cars if you have a disability.

It helps you find the car models that are easiest for you to get in and out of and stow a wheelchair or other  equipment. It includes detailed measurement data on over 500 cars. New ones are added continuously.

Mobility address list

Address information for companies and organisations that provide mobility services and products.

Car controls

This guide is for disabled and older drivers who need to adapt the controls in their car. The range of controls is now so wide that almost anyone can drive, providing they meet DVLA requirements. It will give you a starting point to think about what type of adaptation you might need and to help you explore what is possible.

Choosing a car

A guide for older and disabled people about choosing a car. The guide also describes some of the simpler equipment that can make driving the car easier. There is a section on financing a car if you have a disability and details of where to go for simpler adaptations, information and help.

Getting a wheelchair into a car

This guide describes what equipment is available to help get a wheelchair into a car and transport it safely. It includes information about different types of hoists, racks and trailers.

Getting in and out of a car

Whether you're in a wheelchair, or just find it difficult to get in and out of a car, this guide can help. It starts with advice on techniques you may find useful, and then covers aids for those who need more help getting from a wheelchair and into a car.

Motoring if you have a particular disability

Series of seven guides for people with particular disabilities with tips, information about adaptations and where to go for further help

Motoring after amputation

Motoring with arthritis

Motoring after brain injury

Motoring with cerebral palsy

Motoring with multiple sclerosis

Motoring after a stroke

Motoring with restricted growth

A guide to using a wheelchair on public transport. Public transport has become more accessible. More of it can be used without difficulty by wheelchair users. This guide tells you what you can expect from newer trains, coaches, buses and taxis. It has information on how you can find out where accessible services are running and gives tips on travelling in a wheelchair.

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