Every year we in Britain get our hopes up that the oncoming summer will bring a few months of pleasant weather. And every year we lament the end of summer with the first rainy day of June.
Many people see the forthcoming pleasant weather as the perfect time to start getting out and about on their mobility scooter again. If this is you, then it’s certainly going to be a good idea to invest in some protective clothing, so you can stay dry, clean and comfortable on your mobility scooter. Oh, and warm. Because we all know there’ll be a few days of preposterously cold weather at some point in the summer.
Large Scooter Leg Cape, £34
Protective Clothing
Ponchos and covers do a great job of protecting you and your clothes from the elements.
Large Scooter Leg Cape (£34.00 with VAT relief): Perfect for protecting your legs from puddle splashes and the flicking of mud, this leg cape is not only waterproof but lined with a thermal, quilted fleece material to keep you warm. It’s easy to put on too, with a simple braid and clip fastening, so there’ll be no hopping about.
Navy Scooter Cape (£49.99 with VAT relief): Offering complete head to protection, this one is for the really inclement days (which hopefully won’t be too frequent!). It’s suitable for both 3 and 4 wheel scooters, and features a clear front panel to let you safely operate the scooter’s controls. The easy-to-use single zip fastening makes it easy to climb in and out of – just sit on your scooter and zip the cape up around you.
3 in 1 Mobility Poncho Sleeved (£54.99 with VAT relief): This sleeved version of your average poncho is the most versatile way to battle the British elements. Wear it unlined for protection from the rain, as a fleece to keep warm, or combine the two and stay cosy as well as dry.
Heated Clothing
A little more stylish than the above options, heated protective clothing will keep you lovely and warm when you venture outdoors on your scooter. There’s an array of attire to choose from, perfect for keeping any part of your body warm. Not only can this protect you from the cold, but the heat can provide welcome therapeutic benefits to areas of chronic pain caused by arthritis and other ailments.
From the Blazewear Heated Insoles (£29.99) designed to keep your feet warm, to this Heated Scarf (£31.99) for your face and neck or even these Heated Gloves (£46.79), there’s not really any excuse to be cold while you’re out and about.
Visit the CareCo website to see a more extensive range of wet weather protective clothing. We are the leading mobility experts, with a wide range of scooters, powerchairs and other helpful mobility aids on offer.
