Walking Aids | Ability Superstore (2024)

We also know that asking for help is scary, especially when you are not entirely sure what the best mobility aids or walking aids are going to be for you.

This is why, along with having a knowledgeable and friendly customer service team, we also have onboard with us an Occupational Therapist who can provide you with a consultation and provide you with their expert advice and guidance on daily living aids.

People Also Ask

With so many different types of walking aids available, you want to make sure that you make a well-informed purchase. Here are some questionspeople have asked before buying a walking aid.

Does the NHS supply walking aids?

While you can get a free walking aid from the NHS,there may be a longwaiting period for assessments and referrals.This delay can significantly impact individuals in need of timely mobility solutions, potentially causing discomfort or hindering daily activities. This is why it's best to shop for one online, for quick delivery and a wide range of options that are best suited to your needs.

How do I know which walking stick to choose?

If you are going to buy a mobility aid you are going to want a walking stick that improves your daily life and that will be long lasting.

For example, you may want to know if there are weight-bearing walking sticks or how to change the rubber ferrule (we have a guide on how to change a rubber ferrule here). Or you may want to compare a wheelchair or scooters mobility with another in the same product range.

So, we have put together a handy guide on how to choose the right walking stick that you can read here.

Take a look and then if you still have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to talk to us.

How to choose the right walking aid for my needs?

Selecting the right walking aid depends on factors like mobility level, balance, and specific requirements. Canes are suitable for mild support, crutches for more stability, walkers for comprehensive support, rollators for added convenience, and knee scooters for non-weight bearing. Consider consulting with our experts to find the perfect fit.

What are the benefits of using a walking aid?

Walking aids provide essential support, helping individuals with mobility challenges move around safely and independently. They assist in maintaining or regaining physical activity, reducing the risk of falls, and enhancing overall quality of life. Our range of walking aids is designed to cater to various needs, ensuring users experience the benefits first hand.

What is the cost range for walking aids?

The cost of walking aids can vary depending on the type, features, and brand. Canes typically range from £20 to £100, crutches from £30 to £150, walkers from £50 to £300, rollators from £100 to £500, and knee scooters from £150 to £500. We offer a diverse range of options to fit different budgets and requirements.

Make Life Easier

At Ability Superstore, we are dedicated to bringing you a wide range of walking and mobility aids to help you live independently.

With the highest quality mobility aids and walking aids, you can walk around freely, safely and comfortably with improved balance.

Our huge collection of walking aids are ideal for anyone with balance or mobility issues and offers extra support in the form of 4 wheel rollators, tri-walkers, walking sticks, seat canes and crutches, walking frames, wheelchair and shopping trolleys.

Crutches

The crutches we have here at Ability Superstore are available in a variety of bright colours, which not only looks good but are also a useful walking aid support for anyone who is living with dementia or other neurological conditions, as they are easy to identify amongst an array of mobility aids and equipment.

Our range of crutches also includes adjustable height crutches, extra weight-bearing crutches and crutches specifically designed for those who are living with arthritis.

Rollators

Rollators can be essential mobility walking aids for anyone living with balance or mobility issues.

Rollators often have 3 or 4 wheels and come in a variety of different styles to suit personal preferences, as well as optional accessories such as seats, backrests and bags.

If you are wondering what type of rollator walking aid to go for, our expert guide can help you to choose a rollator that is perfect for you.

Tri Walkers

Our collection of three-wheeled rollators or tri walkers can offer independence and confidence, making them an ideal mobility aid for anyone who may need more support to walk and carry out their daily tasks.

Three-wheel rollators are lightweight and feature the ability to fold down for easy storage and transportation.

These mobility aids are well known for their easy manoeuvrability, perfect for navigating the tight bends and narrow corners in your local shop.

Ability Superstore provides a range of traditional and contemporary designed mobility aids with additional features such as bags and baskets to hold belongings.

Four-Wheel Rollators

Along with walking aids to help your outdoor pursuits, we also have an extensive range of four-wheel rollators for more urban activities. Four-wheeled rollators have the extra stability that four wheels provide.

Don’t let the fact that four-wheel rollators are lightweight make you think they aren’t strong though, they are incredibly robust and sturdy.

All-terrain rollators have been designed for the bumps and lumps of outdoor activities. These mobility aids have cutting edge technology in their tyres, wheels, brake systems and steering components.

Here at Ability Superstore, we don’t think that all daily living aids need to be grey or beige. When you look at our range of walking aids, you will see that many of our mobility aids have contemporary designs that look classy, colourful and inviting.

Portable Rollators

Many of our rollators are portable and have a foldable frame that can be folded up and easily put back together again. The portable rollators retain all of the existing features and reliability of their non-folding counterparts.

If you have any questions about any particular daily living aids and how portable they are, then please do get into contact with us and we will be more than happy to make sure all of your questions are answered.

Shopping Trolleys

When you ask someone to picture a shopping trolley mobility aid, they inevitably think of the clunky black square shape with a tartan panel and noisy, hard, wheels.

Well, once you take a look at our range of shopping trolleys we are sure that this picture will change dramatically!

Walking Frames

After crutches and walking sticks, the next step up the mobility aids ladder is Zimmer frames. also known as a walking frame, Zimmer frames are another example of a simple design being the best life solution for a mobility aid.

You may think that there is one type of walking frame, the grey one you see in hospitals, so you may be surprised to see how much Zimmer frames choice there isin our online mobility shop! There are walking frames made to take more than the standard amount of weight-bearing that will provide extra support for bariatric users, folding walking frames that are easy to make portable in a matter of seconds, and colourful walking frames that have been specifically designed to be used by children.

For those that need more support, there are also walking frames with padded armrests to make walking more comfortable. If you choose the correct walking frame, it will help you to retain your independence and the frame will help you to enjoy daily tasks that have become painful and stressful.

Walking Aids - Walking Sticks

The original walking aid, the walking stick is as popular and useful as it has always been. (If you are interested we have written an article about the history of the walking stick here).

Walking Aids - Folding Walking Sticks

Portability has been a key improvement in the world of mobility aids, and, crucially, not losing any quality when compared to products that don’t fold.

Folding walking sticks have been carefully designed to be easy to take apart and put together again, but still remaining as strong, sturdy and reliable as their non-folding counterparts.

Our range of folding walking sticks will easily fold up to fit in a bag or pocket, and we know it's easy because we try them out here.

Ability Superstore Is Based In The UK

Our customer service team is always on the lookout for new and improved products, so if you want to know what is the best product for your needs, please do give them a call.

They will be more than happy to provide you with all the help and support that you need. From finding out if a particular walking stick is in stick, to help with choosing the best walking frame for you, you can rely on us to help make life easier.

Our customer service team is not only based in the UK, but they also work in the same location as our warehouse. We don’t have a sales team either, our customer service team will be your contact from when you first contact us and at all times after that.

Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs

If you are interested in a different type of mobility aid, we have a selection of wheelchairs and mobility scooters mobility items that you can find on our website here. There are three and four-wheeled mobility scooters, a mobility scooter that will fold down for transport and a heavy-duty weight-bearing mobility scooter. We also have wheelchairs and mobility scooters accessories, including bags and covers for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

When it comes to buying a wheelchair, you want to make sure the right wheelchair for your particular needs. So, if you would like some advice on which wheelchair to buy, then you can have a read of our guide to buying a wheelchair which you can find here.

Of course, if you would like some help and advice on which wheelchair to choose, please do contact us. Many of the wheelchair mobility aids are in our warehouse. So if you have a query about a particular wheelchair feature, we can get the wheelchair out of the warehouse and answer your question while you are on the phone with us.

Ability Superstore: Checkout & Free Delivery

We provide free UK delivery on all orders to UK residents on sale orders placed with a price of over £40. Many of our mobility aids (including wheelchairs, walking frame and bathroom aids) also have VAT relief on the listed price. VAT relief is applied to specific products if they have been solely made for someone living with a disability.

To claim VAT relief when using our website, all you have to do is to let us know the reason why you are eligible for the VAT exemption price when you place an order.

Walking Aids | Ability Superstore (2024)

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