Five main visual and functional checks for your manual wheelchair, subject to its make, model and fitted features.

1. Frame & fittings

   Check the frame, cross-brace and fittings for damage or looseness.

2. Wheels, tyres & castors

   Check tyre condition and pressure where applicable, wheel security and free castor movement. Lubricate appropriate bearings in line with manufacturer guidance.

3. Parking brakes

   Check that both wheel locks or parking brakes engage and hold, and adjust where needed.

4. Seating & supports

   Check the seat, backrest, upholstery, armrests, push handles and footrest security.

5. Folding, lubrication & roll test

   Check folding and quick-release parts where fitted, clean the chair and lubricate appropriate moving parts in line with manufacturer guidance. Retest rolling and check for rubbing or unusual noises.

Five main visual and functional checks for your rollator, subject to its make, model and fitted features.

1. Frame & joints

   Visually check the frame, joints and fixings for damage or looseness.

2. Handles & height locks

   Check handle grips, even height adjustment and secure locking points.

3. Wheels & castors

   Check that the wheels run freely and tyres and castors are in good condition.

4. Hand & parking brakes

   Check both hand brakes operate correctly and the parking brakes engage and hold; check cables and adjust where needed.

5. Folding, stability & finish

   Check the folding mechanism opens and locks securely, seat and backrest security where fitted, and overall stability. Clean and lubricate appropriate moving parts in line with manufacturer guidance, then recheck rolling.

Five main visual and functional checks for your mobility scooter, subject to its make, model and fitted features.

1. Frame, seating & steering

   Check panels and footboard, seat adjustments and locks, tiller adjustment and free steering movement.

2. Tyres & wheels

   Check tyre and wheel condition, tyre pressures where applicable, and anti-tip features where fitted.

3. Controls, brakes & freewheel

   Check forward and reverse throttle response, stopping when released, speed settings and return from freewheel to drive mode.

4. Battery & charging connections

   Check the battery gauge, power-up indicators, battery compartment, connections, restraints, charging socket and compatible charger.

5. Lights & operational test

   Check the horn, lights, indicators and hazards where fitted, then complete an operational drive test.

Five main visual and functional checks for your powerchair, subject to its make, model and fitted features.

1. Frame, seating & supports

   Check frame and upholstery condition, armrests, footplates, leg supports and anti-tip features where fitted.

2. Tyres, wheels & castors

   Check drive wheels, tyres and castors for condition and secure operation.

3. Joystick & drive controls

   Check the joystick and its mount, power-up and fault indicators, forward and reverse movement, turning and speed settings.

4. Braking & freewheel

   Check stopping response, automatic or parking brake engagement, and correct return of freewheel controls to drive mode.

5. Battery, charging & final test

   Check and record battery charge or condition observations, charging socket and compatible charger, folding or transport locks where fitted, and a final drive check.