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VAT Exemption on Mobility Equipment in the UK: What You Need to Know
If you're buying mobility aids like a wheelchair, walking frame or scooter, there's a way to legally save 20% off the price — and many people don’t even realise it.
It’s called VAT exemption, and if you qualify, you can pay zero VAT on a wide range of mobility and disability equipment. This simple guide explains what VAT exemption is, who qualifies, which products are covered, and how to claim it when shopping online or in-store.
How to Choose the Perfect Mobility Scooter
Discover how mobility scooters restore independence and improve quality of life. This comprehensive guide covers types, features, safety, and how to choose the perfect scooter for your needs.
Your Expert Guide to Choosing the Perfect Rollator: Avoid Common Mistakes
The Importance of Proper Seating and Support in Paediatric Wheelchairs
Choosing the right seating system for a child’s wheelchair is vital for comfort, health, and independence. Discover how proper support, cushions, and adjustability help children move freely, stay safe, and grow confidently.
Making a Difference: How Millercare Helped Transform Leah’s Life
Witness the life-changing impact of compassion. Millercare, with the support of generous partners, transformed 16-year-old Leah's life by providing an adjustable bed and a new wheelchair. 'Hearing Leah’s Mother say she cried with relief… it was clear that our team genuinely cares,' shares Denise from Millercare. Discover how we go beyond products to deliver genuine care and support, making a real difference in people's lives.
Best Mobility Scooters UK: Top 5 Picks & Buying Guide
Struggling with mobility? Explore our top 5 mobility scooter recommendations, from portable folding models to robust road scooters, and find the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Regain your independence and explore the North West with ease.
Personal Independence Payment & Disabled Facilities Grants in the UK: A Guide for Claimants
Navigating the world with a disability can present unique challenges. Many people are unaware of the financial support available. In this guide, we'll explore Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Disabled Facilities Grants, two crucial resources that can make a real difference in your daily life.
Exercising safely with arthritis: expert tips
Exercise may seem impossible or daunting, but keeping your body moving and working your muscles can actually help alleviate various symptoms of arthritis. If you’re worried about injury risks, then Millercare is here to show you how to exercise safely with arthritis.
Mobility scooters and public transport: a guide
While bus drivers aren’t legally required to let passengers on with a mobility scooter, operators who follow the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) have a duty to make their service as accessible as possible.
16 Fun Wheelchair Activity Ideas for Kids
If your child loves to explore the great outdoors, then there are plenty of accessible walking trails you can find in most nature reserves. These feature smooth surfaces and gentle slopes, allowing your child to enjoy the beautiful view and go wildlife spotting.
A Guide to Choosing the Right Wheelchair for Your Child
Choosing the right wheelchair for your child is no easy task, especially since they will need to rely on it every day. With so many options on the market, it can take hours of scrolling, comparing, and researching to find what you’re looking for.
Top 5 Mobility Aids and Accessories to Enhance Safety During Winter
Do you find yourself nervous to venture outside during winter with your walking aids? If so, the icy weather is something you no longer need to fear. There are various mobility aids and additional accessories out there that can enhance safety and build your confidence going outside during the winter.
A Guide to Mobility Scooter Safety
Keeping your mobility scooter in excellent condition is essential for ensuring safety and reliability when driving. Ensure that your battery is frequently charged to avoid running out of charge on your next outing.
Rollators vs. 3-Wheel Walkers: Which is Better for You?
While rollators and 3-wheel walkers are often confused with each other, various differences in their design and functionality offer different benefits for the user. When choosing a walking aid, you want to make sure it meets all of your needs and fits your lifestyle.
Staying Warm and Comfortable While Using a Wheelchair This Winter
Winter-Proofing Your Mobility Scooter: Essential Tips
The cold weather can cause batteries to lose power quicker, increasing the chance of you becoming stranded whilst running errands. To avoid this, charge your battery after every use, even after short distances.
Electric Wheelchairs vs. Mobility Scooters: Which is Better For You?
Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters are common travel solutions for people with illnesses or bodily impairments. Each one offers its own benefits and downfalls, depending on the user's needs. When it comes down to it, choosing between them can prove challenging.
8 Best Cars for Mobility Scooter Hoists
Are you looking for a compact car that’s both practical and stylish? If so, the Volkswagen caddy is perfect for you. Although this model is smaller than traditional MPVs, it provides a great deal of boot space for storing mobility equipment.
Everything to Know About Bath Lifts
Navigating everyday tasks, such as bathing, can be difficult for people living with a disability. Bath lifts help restore ease and safety, aiding those with disabilities or illnesses into the bath comfortably.
Mobility Training: A Beginner’s Guide
Mobility training combines flexibility, strength, and motor control to help your body move smoothly and efficiently. Flexibility refers to the ability to stretch a muscle when needed, whereas mobility concerns how well you can move and control a joint through its entire range of motion.
7 Best Mobility Scooters For You
12 Gift Ideas for Elderly Parents
Whether you’re for a birthday, Christmas, or anniversary, finding something for your elderly parents that they don’t already have can prove challenging. However, it doesn’t have to be as long as you stick to the four main categories: Practical gifts, comfort and relaxation, tech and gadgets and health and wellness.
5 Comfort Solutions for Long-Term Wheelchair Users
When sitting down all day, you want to ensure that it’s a comfortable experience. Investing in a padded cushion can make a world of difference. This can prevent sores, aches, and discomfort, supporting your well-being.
Comfort and Style: Choosing the Right Rise and Recline Chair
For those living with mobility issues, rise and recline chairs provide a great amount of support and assistance. These chairs aid the user in getting up and sitting down with specialised lifting mechanisms.
Adapting to Life After Surgery: Mobility Aids for Recovery
6 Travel Tips for Seniors
12 best mobile phones for the elderly in the UK
Can you take crutches on a plane?
Stairlift Comparison
6 Best Wheelchair Accessible Holidays in the UK
6 Tips for Improving Ankle Mobility
6 Soft Meals for Seniors Who Struggle With Eating
5 Foods To Help Manage Symptoms of Bowel Incontinence
12 Fun Activity Ideas for the Elderly
5 ways to help an elderly family member walk again
Easy Gardening for the Elderly
8 exercises to strengthen weak legs in the elderly
5 Ways to Improve Shoulder Mobility
5 Best Mobility Beds For Your Home
Top Rated UK Accessible City Breaks
Living Aids for Chronic Illness
6 Aids to Help You Get in and Out of Bed
When Were Wheelchairs Invented?: A History Lesson
How much does your Stannah stairlift cost to run?
Your Guide To Incontinence Products
Advice For Adapting Your Home For Your Mobility Needs
Discover practical tips to adapt your home for mobility needs, from ramps and stairlifts to bathroom safety aids. Whether for yourself or a loved one, Millercare offers expert advice and quality products — plus VAT exemption for eligible customers. Call us free on 0800 652 8533 to start creating a safer, more accessible home today.