I’m strongly pro measures that improve safety around driving- one of the most dangerous things to others that most of us will ever do. What Motability are doing here sounds like pure discrimination, not fair safety improvement. Really unreasonable, excessively restrictive & intrusive. Just not OK.

I want to talk to you about cycling and hip arthritis It surprises a lot of people, and needs to be more widely understood I have a hip replacement next month, this thread is my experience, but I know others have found the same 🧵

Passivhaus & heat recovery ventilation bonuses nobody mentions: Really easy herb drying. Clothes drying also, & no mould. But this week, celebrating the bonus parsley!

What, a short document on key points about mobility aid regulations, with references and case studies? Just the thing to read on a tea break or lunch break. Or any other time, really! Go on, have a look:

Nice gardening problem:The self-seeded parsley is crowding out the lavender (under the fig). Looks like I need to dry lots of parsley!

Letty’s done a huge amount of work and endured injury and isolation to achieve… being allowed to charge a flight-safe mobility aid in her accommodation. We need to be able to charge our mobility aids in our homes, or we can’t get around!

Today is #LongCovidAwarenessDay Long Covid changed my life beyond recognition. I got ill. I never recovered. Lost my job. Became housebound. I rely on others to do things for me. I lie on my bed most of the day. Watch the Guardian's short film about my life with #LongCovid 👇

All Disabled people should be legally able to speed up to "running" or "cycling"-equivalent speeds to get out of danger, whatever mobility devices we're using, at all times of day and night, and wherever we are travelling. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/we-think-peo... #MobilityJustice

The right to make decisions about our own lives is fundamental.

“Because cycling enabled me to connect to the disability community, my understanding of transportation needs is broader, and I use this knowledge to be a better advocate for transportation infrastructure that better meets everyone’s needs.” Via @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social

A reminder that humans in cars - notably omitted from this thanks to motonormativity - kill 1.2m people every year

So, my back issue is quite treatable it seems. But the treatments aren’t permanent, & protocol is you wait until one wears off to go on the waiting list for the next. Hoping the wait this time is months not years because I hate the candy floss brain feeling when I have to use tramadol for pain!

So, my back issue is quite treatable it seems. But the treatments aren’t permanent, & protocol is you wait until one wears off to go on the waiting list for the next. Hoping the wait this time is months not years because I hate the candy floss brain feeling when I have to use tramadol for pain!

Disabled persons railcard rules have changed! Still a huge postcode lottery, but it’s a bit better: Blue badge holders and Disabled bus pass holders can now get Disabled persons railcards- I got mine today - only applied yesterday!

Our society expects people to be able to make journeys at certain speeds. When rules force Disabled people to go more slowly than non-disabled people doing comparable trips for no good reason,

Language spoken: Both. I’m enjoying this far too much in my family’s census records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Of course there are only 2 languages in the world, right? (What the recorders meant is “Welsh and English”. That is not what they wrote!)

Many disabled and chronically ill people are demonized for not working full-time jobs, when the truth is they can be forced out due to inaccessible policies. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

How slow can you go! Did you know that powered mobility aid users are only allowed to go up to 4mph on traffic-free cycle routes? Find out more about weird restrictions and grey areas in UK mobility aid laws in our detailed resources! wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Ah, 1930. The first “invalid carriage” law passed, eugenics on the rise, routine lifelong institutionalisation of Disabled children and any girl or woman who go pregnant outside marriage while poor… We have equality laws not eugenics laws now. It’s time for new mobility aid laws too.

UK mobility aid laws were written in the 1920s, when people used devices like this Argson motor trike. The rules have just been tweaked a few times since then. A century on, it’s long past time for Disabled people to have equal pedestrian, cycling and cycling-equivalent mobility rights.

Looking for something to do this half-term? Then come along to one of our inclusive cycle sessions at the Ladywell Centre in Lewisham. Open to Disabled people of all ages and impairments, the sessions take place on Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm.

Government mobility consultation update: Deadline now 22nd April, BSL and audio versions of the consultation document available. Check out the Wheels for Wellbeing resources for more!

Helen got cycling! Helen tried out our Van Raam Midi; a comfortable and compact, up-right trike with e-assist and a great look. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if a cycle might suit you and loan one for free?! Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk

A message from his parents.

I tried a tramper scooter today! It was great, even with top speed set to 2-3mph - “promenade” not “brisk walk”. Handled very muddy ground. Didn’t handle the kissing gate, though. Would be lovely if the places that hire these things made the walks they tell you you can go on #accessible …

After sustaining a stroke that affected his mobility, barrister Jon was looking for a tricycle to see if it could help in his rehabilitation with the end goal of being able to cycle to work as he once used to.

Julian got cycling!! Julian tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if a cycle might suit you and loan one for free?! Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk

At the moment, the law means Disabled children and young people who use mobility aids can't run, scoot or cycle with their friends. Find out more about what you can do to help give Disabled people the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people at wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/disabled-chi...

Current rules about mobility aids are complicated, confusing & don't make much sense. These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/consideratio... wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Ooh look, presentations on the really important mobility aids regulations changes consultation! The consultation, despite its name, covers all powered and unpowered aids, including all cycles and e-cycles - come along to find out more!

To help with your responses to the DfT’s consultation on powered mobility aids, we are hosting a series of free webinars to discuss mobility aid regulations and how we can ensure Disabled people have the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people

Ivan the Invacar! I’ve just splashed £2.22 on “Ivan the Invacar and the Cave” The question is, does this count as work, and should I therefore not be reading it on Saturday? Also, is that £2.22 legitimate expenses?! #Accessibilty #disability

At the moment, the law means Disabled people who use mobility aids can't carry friends or family members on our devices. Find out more about what you can do to help give Disabled people the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people at wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-campaign...

So, I just read "Life After Cars" by @thewaroncars.bsky.social. Great book, the section on care noise really struck me. I don't think we really realise how loud cars are. I recently had my second kids, so our stroller is now a twofer, with the infant near me, and my 2 year old out in front. 1/

Morning drivers, as you head to work this week, please use your speed limiter. It improves your safety and has a calming effect on surrounding traffic, reducing the impact of the irresponsible. In UK, over 15 people a week die in speed-related crashes. Guidance attached: youtube.com/shorts/NwmD4...

To support the DfT’s consultation into modernising the law for powered mobility devices in achieving the best possible outcome for Disabled people, we will be launching explainer information resources, webinars and carrying out consultation sessions.

Effective action against obstructive pavement parking is desperately needed. This was my daughter’s school run earlier this week!

My favourite wheels are still our e-tandem. It brings joy - never mind ease and predictability - to the coldest, windiest and wettest of trips. I want everyone to have the option of using mobility aids they can enjoy as much as we enjoy ours! #ActiveTravel #Accessibility

Hmm. Looks like rail booking might have gone a bit loopy this weekend ahead of the new timetable tomorrow. This was the only train Derby-B’ham this morning that wasn’t “full”. First class ticket only available. 8 carriages. Kid2 reported finding 3 other people on the train. Oh dear!

Wouldn't your festive run-up be more chilled with a cargo bike? 🎄 Ditch the car, wrap up (Santa hat optional) and feel the benefits! 📢 Our #StreetsForKids campaign is pushing councils to make #cargobikes accessible for all families. 👉 Share + follow us. #londonparents

New discovery! I appear to have got away with fixing a puncture by filling the inner tube with sealant and pumping it back up again! I’m ridiculously chuffed about this. Also still slightly nervous it might not hold the whole way across London this morning…

Hoping the CWIS3 targets are altered to ones that will improve #access to #ActiveTravel for people who are presently excluded. Many of the present targets can probably be most easily achieved by worsening inclusion & scheme quality - which is not what I think the authors intend!

Here’s an open letter for Disabled people to help support using cycles as mobility aids- it’s horrible being challenged when you can’t “just get off and walk” so we hope this will help show enforcement & space managers that cycles are being used as mobility aids #disability #accessibility

Hoping this guide will help Disabled people get better access & especially help venue/public space managers put policies in place that allow cycles as mobility aids- for parks events, markets, outdoor concerts and more

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities we're celebrating the ever-increasing range of brilliant mobility aids available.

Where would you go? This Summer, one of our former loan recipients took herself on her first solo trike adventure on a trip up to Edinburgh with her Van Raam Easy Rider Compact.

Frustrating to have to listen to this, but the pressure has to be kept on. We need a national ban and then let council's proposed places where they wish to provide footway parking through the democratic process, including assessing the equality impacts.

If you're thinking of splashing out this Black Friday, please think about using easyfundraising.org.uk and choosing us as your beneficiary.

This is a brilliant article. Thank you Laura

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