Some days call for a walker and some days call for a rest. The Hero Medical 2-in-1 Seat Walker and Wheelchair does both, so one piece of equipment can cover a whole outing rather than deciding how far it goes.

Used as a seat walker it offers four 8 inch castors, ergonomic hand brakes and handles adjusting from 850 to 970 mm. When fatigue sets in, the swing-away footrests fold down and the same padded seat becomes a transit chair that a carer can push.

The aluminium frame weighs 9.3 kg and folds for the car boot, and an attachable cane holder and removable storage bag are included. Safe working load is 130 kg.

The value here is in not having to choose. Someone who manages short distances on foot but cannot cross a shopping centre gets both options in one frame, which is often the difference between going out and staying home.