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Welcome to Wheelfreedom's news page where we keep you updated on our products, services, and the latest happenings from the wider world.

Free Upgrades At QEF Mobility Open Day!

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We are attending this year's Get Going Live! at QEF Mobility Services' Open Day in Carshalton next week. This event will allow you to try out a prestigious Quickie chair, including the new Q200R powerchair and the ultra-light Krypton. Attending alongside market-leaders Sunrise Medical, we have exclusive offers for attendees, who can claim a free upgrade for select wheelchairs purchased following the event. For powerchair users, this is free powered lift & tilt (worth up to £1,750) on any Q500 or Q700 wheelchair, or for active wheelchair users, free Spinergy wheels on any Quickie range manual chair.

Wheelfreedom Support QEF With Powerchair Training

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We hosted a training course at the QEF Mobility Services centre in Carshalton last week. Bringing along a selection of our powerchair demonstration fleet, we brought the attendant OTs up to date with the latest products and features.

3 wheels vs 4 wheels

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We often get asked which is best between a three and four wheeled mobility scooter. The answer? There is not a better one. Each of the scooters offer something different to the user and depending on what you want, or need will depend on which is better for you

Bank Holiday Closure

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We are closed this August bank holiday, meaning our last day of business will be Saturday 24th August. Any orders placed before this can be delivered on this day (at a surcharge), otherwise standard deliveries will arrive on Tuesday 27th August, when our offices will re-open as usual.

Wheelfreedom Launch New Alber SMOOV one

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Wheelfreedom played host to Invacare’s Alber power add-on specialists last week as part of the launch of the new SMOOV one. The SMOOV is a stylish and lightweight power assist device offering additional power and performance, and can be quickly attached to your manual wheelchair while boasting a top speed of 6 mph.

AMP Award Nomination

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We are absolutely delighted to have been nominated for Best Customer Service Initiative at the AMP Awards 2019. Customer service is at the very heart of our business and we consider it one of the most important components of working in this industry. We endeavour to give our customers everything we can to help them and give the best possible service, so to even be nominated makes us very proud.

Go Carbon For Free This Summer!

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For a limited time only, Invacare are offering a free upgrade to a carbon frame on all Kuschall Champion wheelchairs. Don’t miss your opportunity to get the ultimate folding wheelchair in a stylish and lightweight carbon frame for no additional price.

Vita E Demo

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The latest addition to our demo stock is the TGA Vita E scooter. This sporty new scooter offers the cutting edge styling the Vita range is known for, plus highly impressive performance - yet at an affordable price. Obviously when a new scooter like this comes in, it's an invitation for all our members of staff to give it a test drive, and this is what we thought.

Disability assistance improved across UK airports

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After a series of incidents and subsequent outrage across social media regarding troubles disabled passengers had been having on flights and in airports across the country it was decided that some serious measures needed to take place.

Quad Tennis returns to Wimbledon

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Last year’s Wimbledon saw Andy Lapthorne partner up with David Wagner to beat Dylan Alcott & Lucas Sithole in straight sets during an exhibition match in the first ever quad match played at the infamous South London event. The success of this match has meant that this year’s Wimbledon will see the inauguration of the Quad wheelchair division.

Free Upgrade for Those Who Go Rogue

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Ki Mobility are offering a huge free upgrade offer on their new Rogue active user wheelchair. This is a free upgrade to full Anodizing package, £100 off the base price and free upgrade to the tension adjustable air mesh breathable back upholstery.

Little Wave Makes A Splash

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When picking a wheelchair for your child, you want one that will last. It’s all very well outgrowing school uniform, but a wheelchair is a more significant cost, and it needs to fit perfectly for your child to get the most out of it. The Little Wave Clik solves this problem with in-built growth, ensuring it remains suitable for years to come.

Roma Marbella – Ex-Hire - £700*

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We have a limited number of Roma Marbella powerchairs available for the cut price of £700 (ex VAT). One of Roma Medical's most popular powered wheelchairs the Marbella is a solid and reliable product which boasts an impressive 25-mile range with a speed of 4mph.

Product Profile: Pride i-Go Plus

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True folding powerchairs first appeared a few years ago, and were somewhat “rough and ready” with compromises on performance and comfort needed to minimise weight, as well as folding mechanisms that were notoriously fiddly. Since then they’re been refined as technology has developed, and Pride’s new i-Go Plus is the culmination of this progress – comfortable, capable and surprisingly affordable.

Wheelfreedom Provides Wheelchairs for Back Up Trust

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We were recently contacted by Rosie, a tireless advocate for Back Up Trust, who after suffering a spinal cord injury herself turned to Back Up Trust and they helped give her everything she needed to get back up and live life to the fullest. She asked for a couple of wheelchairs for an event she was holding for spinal cord injury awareness day.

A SMART and Fast Upgrade for Invacare Powerchairs

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Invacare recently announced that their SMART powerchairs are now available with a new 12km/h SSD motor option. This means that some of Invacare’s most popular powerchairs, including the Storn4/ Storm4 X-plore, TDX SP2 range, TDX2 Ultra and Kite powerchairs. Previously each of these powerchairs (except the Storm4) was only available at 10km/h, but that’s not all.

What Can I Take on a London Bus?

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For many people living or working in London, getting a bus is the most affordable and practical way to get from A to B. This becomes even more essential with the difficulties in navigating the Underground system in a powerchair or a mobility scooter. The crowds alone can be off-putting, not to mention the fact that many stations still don’t have step free access. But what are the rules for taking a powered mobility product on a bus?

The Next Generation of Folding Scooter

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TGA's new Minimo Autofold has just been released as the revolution in travel mobility continues apace. This flagship scooter folds automatically at the touch of a button, making it easier than ever to transport your scooter with you. Read on to find out more about this groundbreaking scooter.

Vicair Pressure-Relieving Cushions Profiled

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As a trusted Invacare dealer, Wheelfreedom are able to offer the unique Vicair range of pressure-relieving air cushions and backrests that provide an exceptional level of skin protection and stability. Designed and made in the Netherlands, the innovative nature of Vicair has been recognised by the award of the Grand Prix at the ‘Salon des Inventions’ in Geneva, Switzerland. We profile the Vicair range and how it could benefit you in this article.

Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Closure 2019

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Wheelfreedom will be closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend. We will close on Friday 19th April and will re-open again Tuesday 23rd April.

New Demo Active Wheelchairs in Stock

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We have recently refreshed our lightweight active wheelchair demonstration models, to ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest innovations and trends. This includes a new Xenon2 (pictured), carbon fibre Krypton R and entry-level Life F from the renowned Quickie range of stylish lightweight adjustable wheelchairs, to join our existing selection of assessment models.

Product Profile: Ibis

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We have recently added the Sunrise Medical Breezy Ibis Tilt in Space Wheelchair to our ranks. This is available as an alternative to our ever-popular Invacare Rea Azalea. Both provide the same 30 degrees of tilt and have recline options as standard, but the Breezy Ibis offers a range of additional options which the Rea Azalea just doesn’t have.

Wheelfreedom & Sunrise Medical partner up for Naidex

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As Sunrise Medical’s Powered Wheelchair Dealer of the Year 2018, we have been invited to partner them on their biggest and best stand yet for this years Naidex exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC.

Product Profile: TGA Whill Model C Powerchair

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One of the most unique powerchairs to grace the powerchair market, TGA’s WHILL model C powerchair challenges the very perception of what a powerchair can and should be. Its innovative, artistic design takes a step away from the traditional powerchair ‘look’. This ultra-lightweight powerchair offers a new take on wheelchair aesthetic while still providing the fundamentals needed to provide its user with comfort and freedom
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