Scooter theft leaves Wakefield disabled man prisoner

A disabled pensioner has been left housebound after his mobility scooter was stolen and trashed.  His mobility scooter, which gives him contact with the outside world, was stolen by heartless thieves, who then smashed it up and threw it into a nearby pond.   The 79-year-old suffers from a serious lung condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), [...]

Scooter thieves rob disabled woman of her independence

A disabled woman says she has lost her independence after thieves stole her mobility scooter from the garden shed. Margaret Murtough, 52, whose left leg was amputated last year, discovered the theft on Thursday morning.  The 52-year-old had been reliant on the scooter to get about since undergoing an operation on her ankle in 2005.  [...]

Top tips for staying safe on your scooter

Using a mobility scooter is a great way to stay independent and keep active out and about.  They are becoming more popular as people realise the benefits of using the vehicles to carry out day-to-day tasks, visit friends and family and retain their freedom. The chances are that you know someone who uses one or is [...]

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