Blog, News & Articles
Coronavirus – Our Services Update – 24 March 2020
Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd and OH Mobility (a trading division of Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd) are taking the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation very seriously, both in our responsibility to our own people, customers and the wider community and the need to maintain...
CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT – A message from Gowrings Mobility & OH Mobility
Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd and OH Mobility, a trading division of Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd, would like to reassure all of our customers and suppliers that we are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and we are taking the necessary steps to...
Able Magazine reviews our Renault Trafic WAV
Able Magazine reviewed our new WAV conversion of the 2019 Renault Trafic. The Trafic is an extremely spacious and versatile people carrier, making it ideal for both families and transport operators. Click here to read the review !
Able Magazine – Interview with Gowrings Mobility
CEO, Nigel Brice talks with Able Magazine about keeping Gowrings Mobility customer options fresh for 2020. Nigel answers questions such as "What plans have Gowrings Mobility got for 2020?", "Where will customers find differences between Gowrings Mobility and...
Gowrings Mobility – out and about 2020
Gowrings Mobility will be exhibiting at 5 Motability Shows and 4 other events this year. We would love to invite you to come and see us so that we can tell you all about our wheelchair accessible vehicles in person! Click below to see our Events Listing....
Gowrings Mobility – maintaining our standards of quality
Gowrings Mobility are delighted to be accredited ISO 9001:2015. This internationally recognized standard ensures that our products and service levels meet the needs of our customers through an effective quality management system. This certification is one of the most...
New Minibus for Papworth Trust
As part of an ‘Open House’ event at the Papworth Trust's Cambridge Centre in early November, the new minibus (from Gowrings Mobility) was handed over to the Centre's customers and team. Sarah Miller, CEO of Papworth Trust, was there to pass the minibus keys to centre...
New Transport for Hampshire Day Care Centre
Gowrings Mobility recently delivered a new minibus to delighted staff at Odiham Cottage Hospital. The new liveried Fiat Ducato will support the busy Rosedale Day Centre which is based at the hospital. The centre is held three times a week and is run by...
The Vauxhall Combo Life – a review
DRIVEable Magazine - the guide to Disability Motoring recently carried out a review of our new Vauxhall Combo Life. "The Vauxhall Combo Life is certainly a good choice to base a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) conversion on, with everything going for it:...
Gowrings – Past, Present and Bright Future
Commercial Director, Lorraine Farnon, was recently interviewed by the DRIVEable magazine (the Guide to Disability Motoring). The interview gives a great insight into Gowrings' business and its plans for the future. Click here to read the article ...
Gowrings Mobility Grant Wish for Spice Girls’ Fan
It’s the dream of every #Spice Girls’ fan to see the group live on their reunion tour. But for one young fan, it seemed that getting to the concert would be impossible. Until Gowrings Mobility stepped in to help. Spice Girls fans all around the world were delighted to...
Press Release: Gowrings Mobility Drives Growth with Acquisition of O&H Mobility Conversions
One of the leading UK Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle specialists, Berkshire based Gowrings Mobility is taking an important step to grow its business and provide a wider vehicle range and service with the acquisition of O&H Mobility. The acquisition was finalised on...
Show and Events in 2019
We have an exciting programme of events coming up in 2019. Please come and visit us to discover more about our range of vehicles. Commercial Vehicle Show 30 April - 2 May 2019 Motability Events The Big Event at the NEC, Birmingham – 28 & 29 June 2019 One Big Day...
Blue Badge scheme extended to include hidden disabilities
People living with disabilities such as a mental health condition and autism, will be eligible next year for a Blue Badge parking permit. From 2019, people with ‘hidden disabilities’, less obvious illness and disabilities, will have the right to a parking permit,...
Get active! The importance of sport for wheelchair users
With 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK, there's increasing demand for improved opportunities for disabled-friendly sport. Getting active offers important health benefits for wheelchair users and can significantly improve their everyday life. Regular physical...
Courageous Climber Recognised for Mountain Wheelchair Ascent
Not even a mountain the size of The Empire State Building stops some wheelchair users from reaching their goals. Hong Kong-based climbing pro Lai Chi-wai has hit the headlines over a year after conquering the summit of Lion Rock, a mountain that overlooks his home...
Campaigners Push for Disabled Access Rating System
A petition to create a system which rates business premises on their accessibility, has attracted thousands of signatures. Campaigners representing the Bridgend Coalition of Disabled People, reignited the accessibility debate, arguing that the government should do...
Kyle’s story…
Thanks to the Gowrings team, Kyle can now travel to infinity and beyond! Kyle is 9 years old and battles with a rare condition called Trisomy13. He requires 24 hour care which his family provide along with the constant support of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and every...
Inspirational wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft wins Disabled Sportswomen Award
World champion and Paralympian Hannah Cockroft, has just scooped the title of Great Britain’s 2017 Disability Sportswoman of the Year. The award is one of seven awards presented at the glittering annual Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year awards. Now in their 30th...
Considering a Winter City Break? – Top 5 Wheelchair Accessible Cities
UK’s top 5 wheelchair accessible cities When you have a disability, visiting a new place can feel like an epic planning project. In fact, being able to go anywhere can all come down to the very smallest detail that many other people take for granted. But while the UK...
Accommodating Disabled Air Travellers – How the Airports Rate
Regulator finds Heathrow poor for disabled travellers Just as many holidaymakers look forward to flying out for their summer break, Heathrow Airport has received a 'poor' rating for accommodating disabled travellers. A report by the industry's regulator found that...