If you’re finding everyday living a little harder due to illness, age or disability, two Barnstaple based companies are offering all you need to make life easier.
Living Needs, based in Mill Road, and First Choice Mobility, in Rolle Quay, have a range of living aids all designed to help you maintain your independence as long as possible.
If you’re struggling to get in and out of the bath, Living Needs specialises in replacing baths with level access showers complete with folding shower seats, extended riser showers and non-slip flooring. Offering a complete design, supply and installation service, Living Needs will ensure that your bathroom is transformed easily and quickly to provide you with a comfortable and practical solution to your needs.
In addition, Living Needs also supplies a specialist building service including constructing wheelchair and mobility scooter access ramps, widening doors to accommodate wheelchair use and general home extensions. Its showroom featuring a wide range of bathroom options is open 9-5pm, Monday to Friday.
If mobility issues extend beyond the house, First Choice Mobility is North Devon’s leading independent living centre offering a wide range of mobility scooters, including large outdoor models as well as small portable scooters, plus wheelchairs and walking aids, including the popular tri wheel walkers.
For in the home, First Choice Mobility also offers a large selection of adjustable beds, electric riser recliner chairs and daily living aids. One of their best sellers is the classically styled Serena armchair which features a push button electric riser to gently lift you to your feet and lower you back into the chair safely and easily.
Many items are available to view in its showroom in Rolle Quay and from the 1st October, customers will also be able to order online at www.essential-mobility.co.uk
Together Living Needs and First Choice Mobility offer all you need to ensure your independence in your own home and, as they based in adjacent roads, you can solve all your independent living needs in one visit! For more information on Living Needs, call 01271 374600 or visit www.livingneeds.co.uk, and for more information on First Choice Mobility, simply call 01271 859144 or visit www.essential-mobility.co.uk