There are a number of places in London to find access and mobility equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs and medical supplies.
Here we list some places that sell, hire and repair a variety of equipment, as well as provide information about independent living aids, medical equipment and suppliers. Most of the companies stock a range of products and some can source items they do not normally carry.
For local advice, contact your local borough disability organisation. More information and lists of suppliers are also available on the following:
Inclusive London
Inclusive London is an online nationwide access register to buildings, venues and services. Inclusive London’s listings are compiled from Access Audits, guided telephone access assessments, information supplied by the businesses listed and user-contributed information.
Visit the Inclusive London website for comprehensive access information on equipment and services in London.
Bikes R Us Service and Repair
Bikes R Us Service and Repair provides a mobile wheelchair wheel repair service throughout Southgate and North London.
Direct Mobility
Direct Mobility specialises in the short-term hire and sale of mobility equipment. This includes wheelchairs (manual and electric), scooters and walking aids. It also sells or rents seating, sleeping, toileting and bath aids.
GBL Wheelchair Warehouse
Run by wheelchair users, GBL Wheelchair Warehouse sells, hires and services wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility products. It also supplies mobility equipment, such as swivel seats and walkers.
Hearing Aid Repair
The NHS will repair hearing aids issued by the NHS. Visitors from outside the UK can have their hearing aid repaired by a private dispenser.
To find your nearest dispenser, visit the Hearing Aid Council website
Independent Living Company
Specialists in mobility equipment (including wheelchairs, scooters, walking aids and spare parts), independent living equipment (including hoists) and home medical equipment. The Independent Living Company stocks a comprehensive range of products and hire out mobility equipment on a short-term basis.
Hearing and Mobility
A national supplier of mobility equipment (including wheelchairs, scooters and walking aids), independent living equipment (including toilet and bath aids, and leisure and household items) and communications equipment (including telephones and hearing aids), with shops across the UK and online shopping. There are two shops in the London area:
Mediworld
Mediworld is a worldwide supplier of medical and homecare products.
Shopmobility
Local Shopmobility schemes provide mobility equipment (such as scooters, manual wheelchairs and powered wheelchairs) at shopping centres. Some schemes charge, others are free. Visit the Shopmobility website
Personal Assistants
In April 2003, regulations came into force requiring all local councils to make direct payments to eligible individuals who want to make decisions about how their care is delivered. These allow people with disabilities and long-term health problems to have greater choice and control. As a result, it is increasingly easy to hire a personal assistant (PA) privately.
Hartwig Care provides personal assistants on a short-term and long-term basis. Visit the Hartwig Care website
Independent Living Alternatives (ILA) provides information and support for disabled people in relation to personal assistance. Its services include a support and information service for people who wish to recruit and employ their own PAs.
For further information, see the ILA website
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