Independent Living Support Through Your Local Pharmacy
Need Help with Mobility or Daily Living? Start at Your Local Pharmacy.
If you or someone you care about is finding everyday tasks a little harder than they used to be, you are not alone. Millions of people across the UK could benefit from a bit of extra support at home. A simple walking aid, a seat for the shower, or something to make getting in and out of a chair easier. The challenge is knowing where to start and who to trust.
That’s where your local pharmacy comes in.
A place you already know
Your pharmacist is one of the most accessible healthcare professionals in your community. You probably see them regularly. They probably know you by name. They understand your health, your medication, and often your wider circumstances too.
Over 400 pharmacies across the UK now have a dedicated Mobility and Independent Living department, run in partnership with Mobility2you. The pharmacy team has been trained to help you think through what could make a real difference in your day-to-day life. They’re also the kind of people who notice when things are changing. If you’ve just come out of hospital, recently lost a partner, or are simply finding that tasks around the home are getting more difficult, your pharmacy team may already be thinking about how they can help.
You don’t need a referral. You don’t need an appointment. Just walk in and have a conversation with someone you already know and trust.
For families and carers too
Decisions about mobility equipment are rarely made by one person alone. Often it’s a daughter or son who first notices that a parent is struggling. Sometimes it’s a carer who recognises that a simple aid could make their job safer and their client more comfortable. Sometimes it starts with a quiet word to the pharmacist while collecting a prescription.
Pharmacy teams are used to having these conversations with families, not just individuals. They understand these are sensitive topics and that people often need time, reassurance, and practical advice rather than a sales pitch. If you’re worried about someone, your local Mobility2you pharmacy is a really good place to start.
When you need something more
Pharmacy departments carry a wide range of everyday independent living products, including walking frames, perching stools, grab rails, bathroom aids, specialist footwear, and much more. But some products need more space, specialist advice, or the chance to
try before you buy.
If you’re in Greater Manchester, The Mobility2you Store in Failsworth is a dedicated space where you can see and try mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs, stairlifts,
rise-and-recline chairs, and a much wider range of products. The team there will spend time with you, understand your specific needs, and help you find the right solution without any pressure. Your pharmacy can arrange a referral, or you can visit directly.
Backed by clinical expertise
Mobility2you works in partnership with Millbrook Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading providers of NHS community equipment services. The advice and products available through our pharmacies and store are informed by genuine clinical standards. If you’re funding your own equipment, you can also complete a guided online self-assessment to help you understand what support might be right for you.
What you'll find
Walking aids and frames. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Stairlifts and rise-and-recline chairs. Bathroom aids and shower seats. Kitchen and household aids. Specialist footwear for swollen or sensitive feet. Pressure relief cushions and mattresses. And much more.
Find your nearest pharmacy
Visit mobility2you.com to find your nearest Mobility2you pharmacy, browse the product range, or start an online self-assessment. You can also call or email us. Contact details are available at your local pharmacy and online.
You deserve to live comfortably, safely, and on your own terms. We’re here to help you do exactly that.