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Wheels for Wellbeing
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A disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, #ActiveTravel, multimodal journeys, and mobility justice. #BeyondTheBicycle
Find out about our work at www.WheelsForWellbeing.org.uk
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To be legal for use in public spaces, powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters and other powered aids that can go above 4mph must meet class 3 requirements, or be registered and licensed as motor vehicles.
Graphic titled “class 3 “invalid carriage requirements vs cycle requirements” has a powerchair user and mobility scooter user to the left, and a tricycle rider to the right. The people are surrounded by a range of the requirements each device and user has to meet to legally use the device in public spaces. Around the powerchair and mobility scooter user, orange bubbles with arrows say: 8mph max speed, 4mph restrictor switch, rear view mirror, horn, Disabled users only, DVLA registration, 1 person only, no trailers allowed, fixed front and rear lights, speedometer, age 14 plus, brakes, reflectors, amber beacon (on 60mph+ dual carriageways), indicators and hazard warning lights. Around the tricyclists, blue bubbles with arrows say: lights and reflectors at night only, 15.5mph max powered speed, brakes, anyone, any age (e-assist 14 plus), multi-person and trailers allowed. The Wheels for Wellbeing logo is in the bottom left corner.
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Kheira Got Cycling!

Kheira tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position. Just one of many on our scheme!

Want to find out if a cycle might suit you?
A dark green graphic with the words Kheira Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text: Kheira tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if a cycle might suit you? In a grey box are the words “Loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white woman sat on a Van Raam Easy Rider Compact. She is wearing a headscarf, and a green tunic. She is cycling on a path next to a river. In the background you can see trees and tall buildings. In a grey box are the words “Loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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At Wheels for Wellbeing, we’re really excited about how changes to mobility aid laws could transform Disabled people’s mobility rights & options. We want Disabled people to have the same rights to pedestrian movement & cycling or cycling-equivalent movement that all non-disabled people already have
Graphic entitled Disabled people need mobility equality has pictures of different Disabled people using wheeled mobility aids, some of which are presently legal to use in some ways, and some of which are not presently legal in public spaces. The pictures are surrounding the words “Rights to pedestrian mobility” and “Rights to cycling and cycling-equivalent mobility”. From left and top to bottom in columns, a child using a powerchair, an adult using a powerchair with a pram attached, an adult using a mobility scooter towing two children in a cycle-type trailer, an adult using a manual wheelchair and long cane, an adult on a mobility scooter assisting a small child who is walking, an adult on a recumbent trike, an adult using a manual wheelchair with an e-assist handcycle attachment, an older child on a bicycle, an adult and child using a side-by-side tandem. Graphic entitled Disabled people need mobility equality has pictures of different Disabled people using wheeled mobility aids, some of which are presently legal to use in some ways, and some of which are not presently legal in public spaces. The pictures are surrounding the words “Rights to pedestrian mobility” and “Rights to cycling and cycling-equivalent mobility”. From left and top to bottom in columns, a child using a powerchair, an adult using a powerchair with a pram attached, an adult using a mobility scooter towing two children in a cycle-type trailer, an adult using a manual wheelchair and long cane, an adult on a mobility scooter assisting a small child who is walking, an adult on a recumbent trike, an adult using a manual wheelchair with an e-assist handcycle attachment, an older child on a bicycle, an adult and child using a side-by-side tandem. At the bottom is hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
February 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Is it really safe to have a passenger on a mobility aid if the driver doesn’t have a driving license?

People who walk, run and cycle carry passengers safely all the time and don’t need to have driving licences:
February 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Sarah Got Cycling!

Sarah tried out our Van Raam Midi; a comfortable and compact, up-right trike with e-assist and a great look.Just one of many on our scheme!

Want to find out if a cycle might suit you?

Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
A dark green graphic with the words Sarah Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text: Sarah tried out our Van Raam Midi; a comfortable and compact, up-right trike with e-assist and a great look.Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if a cycle might suit you? In a grey box are the words “Loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white woman sat on a blue Van Raam Midi. She is wearing a grey jumper, light blue trousers and a cycling helmet. She is on a driveway and there is a road with parked cars and houses in the background. In a grey box are the words “Loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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What’s does the law say about not allowing Disabled parents and carers to attach prams or pushchairs to their wheelchairs or mobility scooters?

The law only covers people using mobility aids in public spaces, like pavements, roads and most parks.
A graphic showing a white woman with long brown hair sat in a blue powered wheelchair. In front of her is an orange pram.
February 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Does this mean that I couldn't have my baby in a sling if I'm in my wheelchair?

You can do whatever the landowner permits on private land including your home, many shops and so on, but on public land, carrying a baby in a sling would be in a legal grey area, at best:
Graphic of a manual wheelchair. It is orange with black wheels.
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Anna Got Cycling!

Anna tried out our Triride handcycle. A clip on device that attaches to a wheelchair to transform it into an agile, handpowered tricycle. Electric assistance gives just that little bit of boost you need. Just one of many on our scheme!
A dark green graphic with the words Anna Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text Anna tried out our Triride handcycle. A clip on device that attaches to a wheelchair to transform it into an agile, handpowered tricycle. Electric assistance gives just that little bit of boost you need. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if we have a cycle might suit you? In a grey box are the words “Loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white woman sat on a Triride handcycle. She is wearing a red jacket and is riding on the road, with another cyclist opposite her. There are parked cars on the far side and houses in the background. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Government Mobility Devices Consultation:

There's still time to register for our webinars!

1:00pm-2:00pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026

6.30-7.30pm on Thursday 12th February 2026 *with BSL interpreter*
Campaigning for inclusive cycling, Wheels for Wellbeing
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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At the moment, children who need powered mobility aids are restricted by law to walking speed in public places until they turn 14. But children running, cycling and riding horses are allowed to go much faster - as long as they don't endanger others.
Graphic titled “Everyone in this picture is travelling on road at 8mph. That’s modest running speed. The only person breaking the law is the 8-year-old wheelchair user.” Drawings of people from left to right: An adult and child running away from the viewer, an adult and child riding horses away from the viewer, an adult riding a recumbent trike, an older child riding a bike (top) and a child using a powerchair. At the bottom, the Wheels for Wellbeing logo and signature Kate Ball for WfW.
January 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Sonia got cycling!

Sonia tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position.

Just one of many on our scheme!
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Why should mobility aid users be allowed to use bus lanes?

We’re asking for Disabled people to have the same rights to use spaces that non-disabled pedestrians and cyclists already do. That includes using bus lanes and cycle lanes.
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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There's still time to book to come to one of our mobility aids webinars on 2nd, 3rd and 12th February. A BSL interpreter will be at the webinar on 12th February.

Reserve your spot here: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-campaign...
Campaigning for inclusive cycling, Wheels for Wellbeing
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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After the winter break, our inclusive cycling sessions for Disabled people of all ages and impairments are now back up and running.

Our regular cycling sessions take place at Ladywell Day Centre, Lewisham, Croydon Sports Arena and Herne Hill Velodrome.
Photo of a white woman on a recumbent trike. She is wearing a brown jacket, cutoff jeans, long white socks and black shoes. She is cycling out of the frame to the right. On the trike is a green banner with the word ICE. In the background a white man and a white woman with long brown hair talking. Behind them can be seen grass, a cycle track, banners and trees.
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Government mobility devices consultation update:

BSL and audio versions now available as well as Easy Read and large print - link below.

Consultation deadline moved from 31st March to 22nd April.

www.gov.uk/government/c...
Graphic titled Disabled people need mobility equality has pictures of different Disabled people using wheeled mobility aids, some of which are presently legal to use in some ways, and some of which are not presently legal. The pictures are surrounding the words “Rights to pedestrian mobility” and “Rights to cycling and cycling-equivalent mobility”. From left and top to bottom in columns, a child using a powerchair, an adult using a powerchair with a pram attached, an adult using a mobility scooter towing two children in a cycle-type trailer, an adult using a manual wheelchair and long cane, an adult on a mobility scooter assisting a small child who is walking, an adult on a recumbent trike, an adult using a manual wheelchair with an e-assist handcycle attachment, an older child on a bicycle, an adult and child using a side-by-side tandem. At the bottom is hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Geoff tried out our Triride handcycle. A clip on device that attaches to a wheelchair to transform it into an agile, handpowered tricycle. Electric assistance gives just that little bit of boost you need.Just one of many on our scheme!

Want to find out if we have a cycle might suit you?
A dark green graphic with the words Geoff Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text “Geoff tried out our Triride handcycle. A clip on device that attaches to a wheelchair to transform it into an agile, handpowered tricycle. Electric assistance gives just that little bit of boost you need. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if we have a cycle might suit you? In a grey box are the words “Loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white man sat on a handcycle. He is wearing a grey jacket and jeans. In the background is a glimpse of a red car, a wall and grass area. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Less than a week to go before our first webinars on the DfT's consultation on powered mobility aids.

The purpose of the webinars is to discuss mobility aid regulations and how we can ensure Disabled people have the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people
Graphic titled "mobility aid regulations are out of date. Disabled people need future-proofed laws that enable us to choose the mobility aids that work best for us." There are three mobility aids shown - a recumbent e-trike with one rider, an in-line tandem mobility scooter with two riders, and an invented robot dog based on a Boston Dynamics walking robot combined with a powerchair, with one rider. The people using these devices are saying: "My e-trike is my mobility aid" "Our tandem mobility scooter is our mobility aid" "My robo-dog is my mobility aid". A man standing on the left is holding a scroll which reads "Ye olde invalid carriage regulations 1988" and saying "Er..."
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Helen got cycling!

Helen tried out our Van Raam Midi; a comfortable and compact, up-right trike with e-assist and a great look.

Just one of many on our scheme!

Want to find out if a cycle might suit you and loan one for free?!

Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
A dark green graphic with the words Helen Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text “Helen tried out our Van Raam Midi; a comfortable and compact, up-right trike with e-assist and a great look. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if we have a cycle might suit you? In a grey box are the words “loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white woman sat on a Van Raam Midi. She is wearing a cycle helmet, a white jacket and pale blue trousers. In the background you can see brickwork and black railings. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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At the moment, the law means Disabled parents and carers aren't allowed to attach prams or pushchairs to their wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and aren't allowed to have aids designed to carry children on board.
Graphic titled “We think parents who use wheelchairs should have the right to use prams and pushchairs”. Left, drawing of a smiling person using a powerchair with a pram clipped to the front. Right, drawing of a smiling person pushing a quad pushchair with a baby and two toddlers visible in it. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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At the moment, the law means people using aids like mobility scooters and powerchairs aren't allowed to use cycle lanes or bus lanes - forcing Disabled people to break the law or risk being injured or abused by drivers.
Graphic titled “We think mobility aid users should be allowed to use cycle lanes and bus lanes”. Drawings of people riding down an imaginary cycle lane, from left to right, a powerchair user, a mobility scooter user, a person riding a sports bicycle, a person riding an upright trike. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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After sustaining a stroke that affected his mobility, barrister Jon was looking for a tricycle to see if it could help in his rehabilitation with the end goal of being able to cycle to work as he once used to.
John's story John works as a barrister and was regularly commuting to work until a stroke compromised his health. He got in touch with us with a concrete goal in mind: to be able to improve his fitness and work towards commuting to work again by wheels. There is a photo of John on the right-hand side. He is a white man with a beard wearing glasses, a tan jacket, brown and white checked shirt and a brown checked cravat. There is a smaller photo of him from the back on his electric tricycle. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. John's Story After several phone calls to ascertain his needs and a trial trip to Wheels for Wellbeing’s HHV session we supplied him with an electric tricycle. When the time came to return the cycle, John got back in contact to request an extension as he was seeing such a huge improvement in his health and fitness. He said the loan has been illuminating in showing him that he does not need e-assist and loved the exercise and challenge. There is a photo of John on the right-hand side. He is a white man with a beard wearing glasses, a tan jacket, brown and white checked shirt and a brown checked cravat. There is a smaller photo of him from the back on his electric tricycle. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. John's Story After considering an application through Access to Work he ultimately found and purchased his dream, light-weight, vintage tricycle which he now enjoys riding all around North London. He tells us he wouldn’t have known what he was capable of or had the fitness or confidence to find or cycle it if it hadn’t been for the loan scheme and could not be more impressed by what we offer, a service he considers incredibly important. There is a photo of John on the right-hand side. He is a white man with a beard wearing glasses, a tan jacket, brown and white checked shirt and a brown checked cravat. There is a smaller photo of him from the back on his electric tricycle. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom.
January 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Julian got cycling!!

Julian tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position.
Just one of many on our scheme!

Want to find out if a cycle might suit you and loan one for free?!

Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
A dark green graphic with the words Julian Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text “Julian tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if a cycle might suit you?” In a grey box are the words “loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white man sat on a Van Raam Easy Rider Compact. He is wearing a cycle helmet, a bright blue jacket and black trousers. In the background are shrubs and a road with a white car going by. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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To help with your responses to the DfT’s consultation on powered mobility aids, we are hosting a series of free webinars to discuss mobility aid regulations and how we can ensure Disabled people have the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people
Graphic titled "mobility aid regulations are out of date. Disabled people need future-proofed laws that enable us to choose the mobility aids that work best for us." There are three mobility aids shown - a recumbent e-trike with one rider, an in-line tandem mobility scooter with two riders, and an invented robot dog based on a Boston Dynamics walking robot combined with a powerchair, with one rider. The people using these devices are saying: "My e-trike is my mobility aid" "Our tandem mobility scooter is our mobility aid" "My robo-dog is my mobility aid". A man standing on the left is holding a scroll which reads "Ye olde invalid carriage regulations 1988" and saying "Er..."
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Current rules about mobility aids are complicated, confusing & don't make much sense.

These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes.

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Titled "Careless laws cost rights", has "Ghostbusters" logo-style pictures of people using different mobility aids coming through "banned" (general prohibition) signs. From left, a child using a manual wheelchair with power attachment, two adults on a tandem mobility scooter, a person using a powerchair with a pram attached to the front, a person using a manual wheelchair with an e-assist handcycle attachment, a child using a powerchair. Subtitle "New mobility aid laws must provide equal mobility rights for all" and hashtag MobilityJustice.
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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At the moment, the law means Disabled children and young people who use mobility aids can't run, scoot or cycle with their friends.

Find out more about what you can do to help give Disabled people the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people at wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/disabled-chi...
Graphic titled “We think Disabled children should be allowed powered aids that let them run, cycle and explore with their friends”. Drawings of children using different aids smiling towards the reader, from left to right, a using a kick scooter, a manual wheelchair with power attachment, a standard bicycle which could be an e-cycle and a powerchair. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM