How to get support if you’re having difficulty walking or getting around.

Ways to improve your mobility

If you're having difficulty getting around, there is support available from the NHS to help you to improve your mobility. 

Preventing falls at home

If you’ve had falls, trips and slips in or around the home, you can ask your GP to refer you to the Sutton falls prevention service.

Get advice on preventing falls at home from the NHS

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists help people with injuries, illness or disability. They specialise in working with people who are having difficulty walking.

Get advice from the NHS on accessing physiotherapy

If you want to pay for your own care, you can find physiotherapists in your area:

How to get mobility aids

Walking sticks and frames

Specialist aids such as walking sticks and walking frames can help you to walk safely, steadily and independently.

If you need help choosing a walking aid, ask your local pharmacy or your GP, or contact Sutton Health and Care. 

Wheelchairs and Shopmobility

 

Wheelchairs

Your GP may be able to make a referral to the NHS wheelchair service.

You can sometimes borrow a wheelchair for a short time, such as after an operation, or for short trips.

The British Red Cross offers wheelchair hire services across the UK. Call 0344 871 1111 or learn more about wheelchair hire on the British Red Cross website

If you want to buy a wheelchair, you can find out about costs at your local mobility shop. 

Electric wheelchairs

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 or mobility scooter. 

Learn more about Motability scooters and powered wheelchairs

Shopmobility

Shopmobility services allow you to borrow a wheelchair or scooter while you’re shopping.

Find your nearest Shopmobility

Get support if you have more complex needs

If you struggle with everyday tasks in the home, our occupational therapy team can recommend equipment or home adaptations that might help.

Learn more about equipment and home adaptations (occupational therapy)

Get help with transport

For information on freedom passes, taxicards and Blue Badge disabled parking, explore our advice about accessible transport.