So what is going on at constables mobility T/a constables limited?

For over 2 weeks now we have tried to ring Laura in the parts / spares department and the phone goes straight to answer phone, we have left messages and also rang the main switch board which says e mail us or look on our web site, which is not good, we needed to order a spare part for a ramp which we have now had fabricated in our workshop and we also need to ask a technical question about a fault on a ford focus constables car chair system. where are they ? have they gone bust? are the receivers in at constables ?

if you can shed any light on this drop us a line and we can may try to help by broadcasting the info on our web page or we do know the constables cars very well and we maybe able to help with other questions or queries. e mail us via our contact page.

more news to follow, watch this space.

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If you are looking for a disabled car or van then choosing a second hand one doesn’t mean having to settle for something less than what is 100% suited to your needs. Whether you choose to stay in or transfer out of your chair, or whether you drive or need to be driven, there is something out there suitable, and there is no pressure to buy new because you think that’s the only way you will get something suitable. There are a number of sites and suppliers of second hand disability vehicles with a good range, and we count ourselves amongst the more informed and informative. You will most likely want as much information as is possible about the vehicles you are looking at, because you need to know if it is something that will meet your needs and meet them with the minimum effort on your part. Your vehicle needs to be something simple for you to use and easily accessible. Anything you will struggle with will only further complicate your life. Shopping around for what’s the right fit is the best way to work, and we are happy to help you in any way that we can.

If you want as much information and advice as you can get about disabled cars and vans, how to buy them and check that they will meet your current and future needs, come and see us or call us and we are happy to take the time to talk through the options available to you.

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Whilst there are a number of things to consider when looking at wheelchair access cars and vans, the main one is naturally what you capabilities are with regards to whether you can drive yourself or need to be driven. If you need to be driven you need to look at if you feel more comfortable in the front or are happier in the back. There are options available for both choices. Whether you are driving yourself or being driven, another thing to consider is whether you want to stay in your chair when driving or travelling or are able and comfortable transferring out of your chair and using the seating available. The industry leaders in disability vehicles are quickly catching on to the wide range of different needs that people have, and you will now see more choices than ever.

Whilst it is easy to get caught up with what you need, never forget that you also have to think about what you want. At the end of the day this is your car or van. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with discussing what colour or style you do and do not like, you shouldn’t feel like you have to settle for whatever you can use and not get a personal input just the same as everyone else.

To talk about what you need and what you want in a disability vehicle, and finding the perfect one for you, give us a call for as much information and advice as you need.

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Our workaholic managing director at wheelchair cars wants to donate a certain amount of money to different child based charities. In conversation our boss said;

“The first time i gave to charity was a couple of years ago, i was in the parts department at Peugeot, on the counter was a photo of a small girl (Emma Hoolin) in a hospital bed, she had no hair and she had more tubes and pipes than the plumb section of b&q. The photo was accompanied by a leaflets requesting donations and publicity. i returned back to the office, looked at the website, then immediately wrote a cheque, It felt great”.

The boss went on to say; “I wrote a small cheque to a website run by a husband and wife team not to long ago, who give help and advice to parents of children. As i wrote the cheque, my wife / long term girl friend of 26 years said, have you forgot we need a new roof on our house while you are giving money away! to which i laughed. (it only leeks a bit and it can wait)”.

Now don’t get me wrong, we don’t have vast amounts to give away, but if we can donate some money and get a message out to other company directors, that it makes you feel good to donate spare funds. then it is a worth while thing we are doing.

The only stipulations are;

• We will only give to child based charities.
• the charity must have a registered charity number.
• a website.
• All contacts must be through e mail via this site. ( we can not have our phones / switch board jammed).
• cut off will be the end of April 2013.

So; spread the word, e mail a friend, tweet it, blog it, link it, facebook it, like it, phone a friend, copy and paste it, shout it, do what you can.

This is the latest news from a child website we donated to (our name is on the sponsors page);

Emma Hoolin, the brave four-year-old from Whitley, Wigan, who spent five months in Philadelphia undergoing treatment for Neuroblastoma, has returned home to friends and family and is now well enough to start school.

(yes, job well done).

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Disabled people and certain organizations may be eligible for exemption on paying the toll on the m6 toll road, which bypasses Birmingham.

To qualify for exemption you must be exempt from paying road tax and be on a higher rate of disability living allowance.

Terms and conditions  do apply, an application form must be completed before making the journey down the m6.  full details can be found on the m6 toll web site;  http://www.m6toll.co.uk/pricing/exemptions/

More helpful of advice from the nice people who care.

Have you got some advice for the disabled? tell use and we will tell everyone.

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One of the child disabled website we are happy to sponsor has a brilliant page called, fun days out, follow this link to see some suggestions, ideas and useful information:

Website: www.child-disability.co.uk/fun_days_out

If you have a company, we urge you to support and donate to websites / organizations like child-disability that spend there time and efforts to help others! we do !

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“Providing vital support to families in the UK with a child or children up to 18 years of age with a disability”.

Making changes to establish a better environment and a fully inclusive society for our kids.

“After more than 17 years of constantly battling and dealing with untold health, social, educational and financial issues we know only too well all the challenges you will have to face and concerns you deal with. So we thought it was time to share our knowledge and experiences with others. Through our website, we will cover all the areas that we have experienced and hope that by sharing this information it will provide those in a similar situation with some guidance…”

come and visit our Website: www.child-disability.co.uk

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Not many people know there is such a car on the market, where as you can approach the rear of the  the vehicle in your wheelchair or on your mobility scooter, press a button on a remote control which will then open up the power assisted tailgate and ramp, you can then enter the rear of the car, position your wheelchair near the front drivers seat which is a 6 way power movable seat, you are now able to slide across from your wheelchair onto the drivers seat. there is 3 buttons on the drivers seat so you can now turn your drivers seat into the right direction, lower the seat and send the seat forward into the driving position. once in the driving position you can press another button on the remote control which will fully close the ramp and tailgate.

These internal transfer to drive cars are excellent way of getting you independence back, you will be able to go out on your own in your power wheelchair without any help from anyone.

we are the largest stockist of these vehicles in the UK and we are happy to say we know the product well.   see our used transfer vehicles here:  wheelchair cars for sale

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(this is a copy of an e mail we agreed to, why not buy a loved one a balloon for Christmas?)

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It’s not only snow and ice that can affect journeys during winter, but strong winds, heavy rain and thick fog too! If you do need to travel there are some simple steps that can help you reduce the risk of being caught out;

• Check your disabled vehicle is ready for winter or get it serviced!
• Use non freeze screen wash,
• keep your fuel tank full, (if you get stuck in snow, keep the engine running and the heater on).
• make sure you mobile phone is fully charged.
• Pack an emergency kit – including a shovel, warm clothing, food and drink, and any regularly taken medication
• Be alert – road conditions may change, drive with care and allow our crews the time and space to keep the network clear for you

Just a few minutes checking before you set off can make all the difference to your journey.

To help plan your journey the Highways Agency provides road users with up-to-the-minute information on winter traffic conditions, which you can find on the Highways Agency’s website.

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