Rollators

A rollator is a mobility aid which has wheels and a metal frame.

It offers mobile support to someone who might otherwise have difficulty walking without help.

Rollators have two handles which are used to steer and through which the user obtains some support as they walk.

They are typically used outdoors.

Rollators are key mobility aids for many people across the UK who have difficulty walking unaided.

They provide wheeled support as they move around.

Many conditions associated with old age lead to a loss of balance, strength or other physical functions.

These in turn make walking unassisted a daily challenge.

Both - there are many wheeled walkers which have three wheels and just as many with four.

Yes, as the seat is usually positioned between the handles, only four-wheeled models have viable space and stability for a seat.

Many people find the seat a crucial feature as it provides any easy resting point when they're out and about.

Many rollators with four wheels also have space for a bag or basket beneath the seat.

The seat acts as a lid for the basket and is easily flipped up to gain access.

Most three-wheeled rollators also have space for a bag, and some are even supplied with one.

Check the product details and images if this is an important feature for you.

While they are sometimes used inside, they are also suitable for outdoor use.

Many modern rollators are made from aluminium, which is a lightweight metal with excellent rigidity.

They are also fitted with high quality wheels, which not only roll smoothly but also rotate, making them highly manoeuvrable.

If space is tight, three-wheeled rollators are usually the best option.

While some compromise is made in terms of stability, it is made up for in ease-of-control.

Rollators with large wheels are better for overcoming more significant curb rises and other obstacles you might find on the street.

Yes, rollators do come with brakes.

There are usually bicycle-style levers fitted to the handles, which connect to and control the braking components via cables.

Some models have brakes which engage when the user sits down on the seat.

Yes, most models have brakes which can be locked in position.

This prevents the mobility aid from rolling down slopes even if the user is not hanging on to it.

Most wheeled walkers fold down, so they're easy to transport in the boot of a car, or even take on the bus.

It's worth remembering that you may have to remove any accessories like trays or baskets before collapsing the rollator.

Wheelchair ramps and threshold ramps are often used in conjunction with rollators.

Grab rails fitted near doorways also work well in combination.