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Guidance articles for users/the public

View the latest BHTA guidance articles for uses/the public below.

A wheelchair user’s guide to public transport
A wheelchair user’s guide to public transport

As a wheelchair user, you will find that more and more public transport is becoming accessible to you. New regulations mean that in future, trains, ...

How to buy healthcare equipment safely
How to buy healthcare equipment safely

When you buy the equipment that is right for you, it can make a real difference to your quality of life, giving you freedom and ...

Getting more from your battery: A guide to maximising the performance and lifespan of batteries for powered mobility equipment
Getting more from your battery: A guide to maximising the performance and lifespan of batteries for powered mobility equipment

No vehicle performs to its full potential without an efficient fuel system. The batteries fitted to electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters act as their fuel ...

Buying a mobility vehicle: A guide to helping you make an informed choice
Buying a mobility vehicle: A guide to helping you make an informed choice

Mobility vehicles can improve your independence and lifestyle, enabling you to travel from your home, around your local community, and further afield. Making the right decision The ...

How to access a wheelchair or mobility scooter
How to access a wheelchair or mobility scooter

Need a wheelchair or mobility scooter? Not sure where to go and how to get one? Do you know your options? When you find yourself or ...

Using a tourniquet: A guide to haemorrhage control pathway
Using a tourniquet: A guide to haemorrhage control pathway

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a helpful guide on using a tourniquet. This advice is about the haemorrhage control pathway following a ...