Scott Reynolds, from Reynolds Butchers who was serving the victim, said: “The woman in the mobility scooter had already bought some meat from us and came back for some more.

The woman who knocked the victim is around her 50’s and police believe she panicked, the woman was help by people around the shop while the lady in the scooter drove off quietly.

While the mobile wheelchairs are hardly ever seen in countries like France or Switzerland, manufacturers in Britain are creating more influential models with modern designs, leading to a massive boost in the number of people buying them.

Experts claim that far from life form used just by the elderly and the unwell, the scooters are also being bought by young healthy people looking for a cheaper mode of convey than a car.

The scooter is limited by law to a speed limit of 8mph but could go quicker.

While ten years ago scooters were designed for the frailest in the community, other designs are now accomplished of carrying people weighing as much as 40st.

Steve Perry, marketing manager of scooter supplier Electric Mobility said: ‘People see them now as common sights around towns and cities. In France, you wouldn’t see a scooter anywhere. The only time I’ve ever seen one in France, it was an English tourist.’

This is boom time for the mobility vehicle industry. The Supersport is one of hundreds of vehicles on display at the annual show of mobility scooters at the Birmingham NEC this week – a mini automobile trade show (but with medical mannequins instead of models in bikinis). Over the past decade, the stigma around these vehicles has eroded, and they are increasingly popular with younger people. Manufacturers are responding by trying to take the product away from its staid, slightly mournful medicalised roots and promoting it as a fashionable lifestyle accessory.

The steady rise in sales of these vehicles is evident in their inescapable presence in shopping centres, rural town centres, and high streets all over the country. Weirdly, there are no industry statistics that give an accurate sense of how the market is growing, but the Department for Transport offers estimates, suggesting that there are around 250,000 to 300,000 on the road across the UK, four times the total five years ago of around 70,000. Mobility scooter shops have opened up in most medium-sized towns in the past decade (also offering specially designed armchairs and beds for frail and older people).

The growing market in secondhand scooters, he says, is led by relatives of newly deceased users, who want to offload them quickly. He is annoyed by this increase in able-bodied users, saying they buy them “because of the fuel prices, or because they’re so lazy they can’t be bothered using a bike or a bus, or because they’re drinkers. Go to a pub, you’ll see them parked outside. We need to stop able-bodied people from using them. If every Tom, Dick or Harry gets one it will be chaos.”

His girlfriend, Sue Brett-Michaels, 55, a former healthcare assistant, now redeployed in a NHS library because her severe arthritis makes it hard to stand up for long periods, says people respond negatively to seeing her on a scooter, particularly when she gets up from it to walk to the car. “People wonder why I need one when I can walk, but I can only take three or four steps. Any more is just too painful. People tut and say: ‘These bloody things get in the way.’ I wish I didn’t need one. I would absolutely love not to be forced to use one of these.”

Although the market is growing, there has been such a rapid expansion of companies making the product that there is less money for individual suppliers, prices have dropped and companies now are having to compete on image. Only a few years ago, buyers just got to select between burgundy or dark blue. Now manufacturers in China and the Far East have moved from golf buggies or mopeds into the market, and are offering huge choice.

Explaining the Vegas product brand, Steve Hughes, commercial director of Roma Medical, says: “We want people to feel that they are going to have some fun with it.”

Tim Ross, TGA Supersport’s sales manager, says his products are for ex-bikers or for “someone who doesn’t want to be told: ‘Right, you’re old, you’re disabled, so get a red scooter. It’s a little bit modern, it’s a bit funky.”

Mark Hermolle, managing director of Kymco Healthcare, explains that baby-boomer scooter users are demanding beautifully designed and powerful products.

“An earlier generation would say: if I can’t get there with my stick, I won’t go anywhere. But scooters have become much more acceptable. Scooters are an extension of yourself. Just as you think, ‘I can either buy an ugly suit or a smart one’, the same is true of scooters. People take pride in these products. They don’t want to look as if they are driving around on an old bread bin.”

GB suffered the heartbreak of losing out in the bronze medal play-offs at both the Athens and Beijing Paralympics, and despite being four-time European champions they have also botched to deliver a medal at the World Championships.

“To be honest, I don’t think about not medalling. You can’t let those negative thoughts come in – you have to think positive. We are hitting the targets we need to hit and we are pleased so far.

“We are certainly on track for what we are trying to achieve. We have a very young squad so it is an exciting time for us.”

Best wheelchair scooter accessories

Scooter Canopy
Supplied with clear side windows. Heavy duty fabric and a maximum size front window for best visibility. Easy to set up which helps when it starts raining.

Scooter Cape
The Scooter Cape features an easy to use single zip fastening enabling you to climb in and out of the scooter with ease.

Wheelchair Shopping Bag
Spacious leatherette wheelchair shopping bag which attaches to the handles of your wheelchair with strong leatherette loops.

Luggie Off-Board Charging Dock
This clever little off board charging device acts just like the charging port on your luggie scooter, simply remove the lithium battery from your luggie scooter place it into the luggie off board charging tray and plug your existing luggie charger into the port.

Back Soother Cushion
Great when going for long journey’s and if your having back problems the ride and be a little rough.

Bariatric Wheeled Walking Frame

This bariatric walking frame offers excellent stability and is designed to accommodate users up to 223kg

Bariatric Heavy Duty Adjustable Crutch
This heavy-duty crutch is designed to accommodate larger individuals weighing up to 325kg

Dolomite Alpha Basic Walker
The hollowed forearm supports gives high comfort. The result is a well adapted and comfortable walking aid for user that otherwise would be referred to platform walker.

Aluminium Stick Stool
Robust light folding stick stool with canvas seat which can be used as a walking stick. Gives stable seat for resting when tired.

Folding Walsall Trolley
With a sturdy steel frame and moulded plastic trays this trolley can be quickly and easily folded away for transport or storage.

Top 5 Tolet aids

Ashby Easyfit Raised Toilet Seat
To further reduce cross infection, the seat has permanent anti-bacterial qualities and is resistant to stains and odour. Made from polyethylene and moulded as a one piece seat to reduce any hygiene issues.

Aluminium Adjustable Height Toilet Surround

the benfits of this products is Lightweight and rustproof, To suit various end users, Provides additional support, Non-marking and slip resistant for added safety.

Non-slip strips
These Non-Slip Strips are self-adhesive bands with a coarse-grained surface. You can stick them on slippery surfaces to reduce the risk of slipping. They are particularly useful in the bath, shower, and stairs.

Unisex Portable Loo
For elderly people that are not able to move to go to the tolet this will help them out a lot.

Able2 Pull Up Pants
With high absorbency levels, these disposable pants are highly elasticated and are comfortably shaped for both men and women.

Recliner chairs have been around for many year and even people with out a disability use them for comfort. the recliner chair history was that Two American cousins, Knabush and Shoemaker, are credited with gaining the patent on a wooden recliner. There was nothing remarkable about the design as it resembled a wooden beach recliner. The difference between this and other recliners was the patent. Issued in nineteen twenty eight, the patent led to the founding of LayZBoy. It would not be until nineteen thirty one that the cousins would patent an upholstered model with a mechanical movement. It would not be until nineteen forty seven that a competing company would add a built in foot rest. The addition of a foot rest would become a standard part of recliner design.

Top 5 Recliner char

This our opinnion that we know there are probably great chairs that we missed out. saying that we looked all around the web and here the top 5 we found out.

Coaster Recliners Casual Leatherette Swivel Recliner in Black Leatherette

• padded flair tapered arms provided comfort and support while you relax in the plush seat cushioning. This cozy recliner features extra padding and a tiered seat back with accent stitching for even greater comfort. A round base with a swivel function allows you to turn in any direction and take in the whole room.

Glider Rocker Recliner with Ottoman Black Leatherette

• Bone leather rocker nicely contrasts with black metal tubing of the set. It is sitting on a round swivel base with metal, leather arms. The cushions are slightly overstuffed. The piece is perfect for dens, living rooms, or even a home office. Stylish, convenient and affordable.

 
Modern Style Taught Pulled Bone Leatherette Fabric Cushion Swivel Recliner with Tilt Back Function

• This is a brand new modern style taught pulled Bone leatherette cushion swivel chair Fabric chair with tilt back feature. Item is designed to perfection and designed to be practical and stylish in decor for home furniture.

 
ACME Sage Microfiber Recliner

• This is a chair for people who want furniture to simply be furniture. There are no gadgets. No electronics. Nothing to plug in. The ACME Sage Microfiber Recliner is all about your comfort and the style of your home.

Mac Motion Chairs Model 2-Piece Recliner

• This swiveling recliner spins a full 360°, giving you flexibility and freedom as you relax. Soft mocha-colored microfiber covers.

Power wheelchairs have many advantages for kids who need them. Electronic controllers can help a kid who uses a wheelchair drive smoothly, brake easily, and make the wheelchair move with the touch of a hand.

Top 5 Wheelchairs

Looking around the web i have found the best wheel chairs out there right now you might have a different order and we would love to see that post it in the comments.

Invacare LightWeight Tracer EX2 Wheelchair 20

The Tracer EX2 combines the design and technology of the Invacare 9000 series and incorporates it into the Invacare Tracer series. A true dual axle position allows for repositioning the 24″ rear wheels and 8″ casters for adult and hemi seat-to-floor heights.

Everest & Jennings Stylish Ultralight Extra Wide Adult Wheelchair

Swing away removable elevating padded legrests included.Seat and back height are adjustable for your comfort.Attractive carbon steel frame – best looking wheelchair on the market.Telescopic foot plates adjust to your comfort level.

Drive Medical Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Flip Back Arm Sty

Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free. Precision sealed wheel bearings in front and rear ensure long lasting performance and reliability.

MedMobile Self Transport Folding Wheelchair with Detachable Desk Armrest

Is a very customizable wheelchair. If you require a wheelchair with large wheels for yourself or someone else then this might be just what you are looking for.

16″ Viper Plus GT Lightweight Wheelchair w/ Flip Back Adjustable Height

most versatile wheelchair right out of the box and is easier to propel and transport than an average weight chair. The back height is adjustable; as is the back angle, armrests, and seat height. Flip-back armrests, removable footrests, quick release rear wheels; all in an easy folding lightweight aluminum frame design.

Top 5 Grab rails 

There are many different types of grab rails for many different obstacles of life. But here are some for the bathroom. we have looked around the web and compared different products and h ere is what we got.

Grab Rails Prima
The bars are strong, one-piece moulded plastic with the super reinforced strength of an internal non-rust aluminium tube. The ergonomical grip is comfortable and never cold to touch.

Grab Rail Mobile (Suction)
The Suction Grab Bar can be mounted horizontally, vertically or diagonally. It easily installs and un-installs in seconds, making it ideal for travel.

Grab Rail Suction 12 inch

he powerful twin suction cups hold the bar tight to provide support and added security while getting in and out of the bath or whilst showering.

Polished Stainless Steel Grab Rail
The rails are both durable and rust resistant due to the stainless steel construction and the polished mirror finish provides a high quality

Fold Away Rail With Supporting Leg Heavy Duty
This drop down grab rail has a height adjustable supporting leg that supports a maximum user weight of 190kg