The Motability Scheme can help if you want to hire or buy a mobility scooter. It allows some people to use their benefits to pay for one.

Ask a GP, physiotherapist or hospital staff to refer you to your local wheelchair service for an assessment. You'll need to do this before you can get an NHS wheelchair.

There are several ways you can get a wheelchair. Depending on your individual circumstances you may need to pay towards the costs.

You can borrow a walking frame from the NHS. Speak to a GP, physiotherapist or hospital staff. You might have to pay a deposit.

If you or someone you know has difficulty walking or getting around (mobility), a wheelchair, scooter or walking aid might help.

Some shopping centres have a Shopmobility scheme, where you can borrow a wheelchair while you're shopping. This is usually free.

Mobility scooters can be useful if you struggle to walk or are disabled, need to travel long distances, and are able to get on and off a mobility scooter easily.

You can use a walking stick to give you extra support and help you balance. It can give you confidence and make walking less painful.

The Motability Scheme can help if you want to hire or buy an electric wheelchair. It allows some people to use their benefits to pay for a wheelchair.

A walking frame gives you more support than walking sticks. You can use them to get around your home or to get out and about.

A personal wheelchair budget scheme has been introduced in England. Your local integrated care board (ICB) should be able to provide more information on provision in your area.

You can use a wheelchair if you struggle to walk or you're disabled. You can go into and around many shops and buildings in a wheelchair.

You can buy walking sticks online or from mobility shops. Search online for mobility shops in your area. Prices range from £5 to £30.

You can borrow some types of walking sticks from the NHS. Speak to a GP, physiotherapist or hospital staff. You might have to pay a small deposit.