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If you are looking for a reliable and stylish rollator which is also extremely portable and lightweight, look no further!

The new Rollz Flex has arrived. Brought to you by the same team who designed the hugely popular Rollz Motion, the Flex offers the convenience of a shopping trolley with the support of a rollator all in one!

Designed for those shopping trips to town and days out and about, the Flex offers a large integrated shopping bag, comfortable seat strap and supportive backrest come handlebar for the perfect combination of comfort and practicality.

The modern and stylish design of the Flex allows it to subtly fit into any situation and its large, 25 litre shopping bag is available in a choice of fabrics. It’s lightweight frame means that the rollator has total weight of only 6.9kg making it perfect for folding down and popping into the car or taking with you on public transport. Simply detach the shopping bag and then fold the Flex with ease.

The fully adjustable handlebar not only raises and lowers in height, it also has the ability to switch between 3 different positions – upright, facing forwards

Earlier this month, Clearwell was contacted by local radio celebrity Jack the Lad from Heart FM. At first we thought we were being involved in one of his famous prank calls but we were wrong.

Jack was calling to see if we would be willing to help him with an idea he had for a new Halloween video for the Heart Sussex Facebook page. The premise was simple: his co presenters Tom and Nic would have to get from one side of Wickwoods Country Club woods to the other in the dark. However, to spice things up, Jack had hired actors to play zombies and ghouls, installed special lighting, sound effects and other hidden extras in an attempt to scare Tom and Nic as much as possible.

The only problem Jack was facing was that Nic had injured her leg and was struggling to walk without the need for crutches - not ideal when running away from zombies. This is where Clearwell came in. Jack was keen to have Nic still in the event and thought a mobility scooter would be the perfect solution to the problem. We

Step out in style with a brand new Switch Stick folding walking stick or Seat Stick. With over 25 different designs to choose from you are guaranteed to find the perfect stick for your new outfit!

Folding Sticks

The new Switch Stick Folding Sticks are manufactured to the highest quality and offer the user a wide choice of colours and patterns whilst providing essential support and security when walking.

Each stick comes with a matching rubber ferrule to protect the tip of the cane, a walking stick strap to help keep the stick within easy reach when not in use and a handy Velcro strap, designed to keep your stick folded up when not in use for easy storage and transportation. All of our Switch Stick Folding Sticks come in a presentation box making them a great Christmas present!

These Switch Sticks are height adjustable and are designed for use by those who are between 5’2” and 5’10” and have a maximum user weight limit of up to 19 stone.

Switch Sticks are crafted from high quality materials

12th October is World Arthritis Day, and to raise awareness of those suffering from RMD (Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases) we have put together this helpful article to help explain what RMDs are and what is out there to help support those who suffer from an RMD.

Firstly, what are RMDs?

• There are over 150 disease and syndromes which are traditionally associated with joint pain and physical disabilities.
• RMDs are commonly classified into inflammatory and noninflammatory types:
• • Common non-inflammatory RMDs consist of degenerative spine diseases, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia
  • Common inflammatory RMDs consist of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, connective tissue diseases and polymyalgia rheumatica.
• RMDs are usually associated with any of the following symptoms:
• • Persistent joint pain
  • Tenderness
  • Joint swelling
  • Loss of range of motion or flexibility in a joint

But who is likely to be affected by RMDs?:

• RMDs affects a quarter of all people in

Do you struggle with your mobile phone? Find it difficult to contact those you want to? Fed up of nuisance sales calls? Now available at Clearwell Mobility, Fuss Free Phones are the solution you have been looking for.

Fuss Free Phones take the fuss out of mobiles, making it easy to call or text your friends and family. One button on the back of the special handset links your call to a friendly telephonist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, who then puts your call through or sends a text message on your behalf. It's that easy!

How does it work?

When you sign up we ask you for the names and numbers of the people and places you want to call. Then simply press the Fuss Free button on the back of the phone and you'll be connected to your telephonist, tell them who or where you want to call and they will put you through. It's so simple.

Fuss Free Phones will even send text messages for you. Simply tell you telephonist who and what you want to text and they will send the message for you. Replies can