Modern Mobility

Modern Mobility: mobility aids retail and support across the UK

Modern Mobility sells mobility equipment through an online shop and a network of physical stores in the United Kingdom. Its catalogue spans mobility scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, stairlifts, walking aids, specialist seating, beds and mattresses, incontinence products and sensory aids, alongside a broad range of daily living products. The company also presents itself as a source of expert support, with services such as repairs, finance and Motability options.

Mobility scooters and powerchairs

The scooter range is organised by type, covering small, medium and large models as well as lightweight, folding, car boot, pavement, 6–8 mph, lithium and off-road scooters. The shop also lists approved used scooters and a dedicated finance option. Brands named in the catalogue include Drive Devilbiss, Electric Mobility, Freerider, Kymco, Monarch Mobility, Pride Mobility, Roma Medical, Scooterpac, Sunrise Medical, TGA and VanOs Medical.

Powerchairs follow a similar structure: standard, folding, complex, paediatric and prescriptive models, with rear-, mid- and front-wheel drive variants. Some powerchairs are marked as available on Motability, and the company also lists approved used powerchairs. Accessories for both categories include bags, canopies, capes, cosys, covers, ramps and car boot hoists, plus insurance and warranty products.

Wheelchairs, seating and moving and handling

The wheelchair selection includes active, self-propelled, transit, travel and paediatric chairs, together with wheelchair accessories. Under specialist seating, Modern Mobility offers riser recliners in single- and dual-motor versions and a tool to help customers choose a riser recliner. The moving and handling section covers car boot hoists, transfer hoists, transfer aids, bath lifts and grab rails and handles.

Beds, living aids and sensory products

Beds and mattresses are divided into adjustable beds, care beds and mattresses. The living aids catalogue is grouped by room (bathroom, bedroom, kitchen) and by type, including bathroom and shower aids, bathroom frames and seating, bed aids, cushions, cutlery, dressing aids, food preparation items, overbed and lap tables, pill boxes and organisers, supports and braces, and toilet aids. Brands listed in this area include Able2, Aidapt, Blue Badge Company, Days, Drive Devilbiss, Handybar, Harley, Homecraft, Neo G, NRS Healthcare and Performance Health.

An incontinence range covers all-in-one briefs, belted briefs, fixation pants, pads, pants-shaped pads, shields and underpads, with filters by size, gender and incontinence level, and brands such as Aidapt, Attends, iD, Lille Healthcare and Kylie. A separate sensory aids section is organised by type, condition, age, environment, skill and behaviour, addressing areas such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, dementia, dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder, with products including weighted blankets, ear defenders, fidget toys, sensory lighting and playmats.

Stairlifts and walking aids

Stairlifts are offered as straight, curved, preowned and rental options, with models from the Handicare range (1100, 1000, 4000 and Freecurve) and accessories such as a sliding track, easy hinge, swivel seat and zero intrusion. Walking aids include crutches, walking frames, rollators, tri walkers, trolleys, walking sticks and canes, and related accessories.

Services and store network

Beyond product sales, the company lists service and repairs, finance, Motability and Shopmobility among its services, and maintains a used centre. Its store locator and stairlift location pages name Blackburn, Chorley, Clitheroe, Leicester, Accrington, Birmingham, Burnley, Coventry, Nottingham, Preston and Loughborough. The company also runs a travel partners programme under the name Moving People.