I am glad the weather has finally improved. It makes going out on my scooter so much more fun.

In the winter, it’s OK going out on my mobility scooter. Without it I would just stay in, it’s kind of an essential in the winter, but in the summer I love it.

These are the reasons why:

• I don’t need to wear waterproof clothes.
• You can leave your scooter outside a shop, or a friend’s house without the seat getting all rained on by the time you come back out again.
• I don’t need to wash my scooter when I get home as it’s not all muddy.
• I can sit and talk to people for ages. I have noticed that other scooter users love to chat. I guess it’s because you are not standing up so you’re not in so much of a hurry to leave and go and sit down.
• I love to feel the wind in my hair and the sun on my face when it’s warm.
• There are more people out and about on a sunny day, I like bumping into people I know when I pop into town.
• A quick trip is not a chore, but a pleasure.
• I can drive to the local park and just sit on a bench watching the world go by, without worrying about how I am going to get home again.

The bad points about going out on your mobility scooter in the summer:

• When it’s really sunny, the sun can glare in your eyes and make it harder to see properly.
• Sunburn – sometimes you don’t realise how long you’ve been outside. Don’t forget sunscreen!

Overall, there are so many good points to using your scooter in the summer.  My life really wouldn’t be the same without it;  it’s the best piece of mobility equipment I own!

Author: Jane