Mobility and daily living showroom

Disabled and older people, family carers, care homes and sometimes private buyers guided by an occupational therapist.

Retail margin on sales, hire fees, delivery and set-up charges, and repair or servicing work. Care home accounts can add steady orders.

• Knowing the products and fitting them to people's needs
• Patient, respectful customer service
• Stock control and basic retail management

• Check the safety marking and legal responsibilities for each product type you sell, especially powered items
• Check VAT relief rules for eligible disabled customers before setting prices
• Public liability, product liability and stock insurance are worth checking, plus employer's liability once you hire
• Shop premises costs such as rent, business rates and fit-out can be high, so test demand first
• Be careful not to give medical advice; refer people to health professionals when needed

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £25,000 to £80,000, depending on your premises, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Shop costs such as rent, business rates and fit-out can be high, so test demand first.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £6,000 to £30,000, depending on your location, product range and how much you hire out. This is revenue, not profit, so allow for rent, stock and running costs.

Check the safety marking and legal responsibilities for each product type, especially powered items. Also check VAT relief rules for eligible disabled customers and your insurance cover, and refer people to health professionals rather than giving medical advice.