I have a Days Healthcare ST1 Mobility scooter. I thought I would tell you about all the things I think are good about it.

• It is a class 2 scooter which means I can drive it on footpaths and pavements, but not on the road.
• It has a top speed of 4mph
• It goes 10 miles on one charge which is plenty for me
• When it is taken apart it is light enough for me to put it in the boot:
  The heaviest part is less than 3 stone – to be honest my 4 year old grandson is heavier!
  The frame comes apart into two pieces and it splits into five pieces altogether. Which is not too many to get confusing, or too few to not be able to fit it in the boot.
• It has puncture proof tyres so I don’t need to worry about getting a puncture!
• There is a charging socket on the handlebar, which is great as you don’t need to bend down to charge it up
• The handlebars are very comfy and the scooter as a whole feels very stable and secure.

I chose a lightweight mobility scooter above others as for me, putting it into the boot was very important. I visit my elderly aunt a lot, and like to go the shops for her. She lives a good few miles away. So I go in the car to her house then use the scooter once I am there. I suggested she try it as it feels so safe, but at 93 she says she is too old for driving! She is probably right; I don’t think her eyesight is up to it anymore!

Nevertheless, it enables me to get around much more than I used to and it means I can help my aunt and get out of the house whenever I want – which is fantastic.