There can be no true independence in the home without mobility; and that includes mobility between floors and levels. Chairlifts / stairlifts are a common solution for people with mobility problems at home. But what about the many people in wheelchairs who cannot transfer on or off a conventional chairlift? Enter Southampton-based Level Access Lifts, an expert in solving such problems. Nick Dade, sales director at the firm, which supplies lifts throughout the UK, explains: “Everything we supply is designed to aid those people who are unable to transfer from a wheelchair and are designed to move you in your wheelchair between floors or split levels.

The use of Bluetooth, LED lights and phone charging points are no longer the sole domain of the executive car - these are the types of technology being installed into state-of-the-art mobility aids, to help people who rely on them to explore  the world. Major breakthroughs in accessibility in recent years have seen power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, power assists and seating and positioning products developed to help empower users, giving them  freedom to travel and discover new places and experiences. In addition to mobility and wellbeing, lifestyle is now a key feature in the development of new products going  to the market, with modern technology helping to redefine the traditional view  of wheelchairs.