
Great adventures: My wheelchair set me free
Using a wheelchair can be a positive experience. For Dr Caroline Crook-Bowen, it opened up a whole new world. When keen skier Caroline Crook-Bowen broke her ankle in three places and faced months of rehabilitation, she was expecting a grim time. But she discovered within weeks that life in a wheelchair was liberating. “It became this most amazing tool that I could use to go out and explore places,” she said. The wheelchair became her lifeline and allowed her to shop, get out of her first floor London flat and stay socially connected. ‘My wheelchair unlocked a lot of positivity and opportunity,” she said. “For the most part, people were really, really helpful. It was totally liberating.” The pavements in London were difficult, but the transport system served Caroline well and she travelled the country visiting friends and family. The climate tech entrepreneur sustained some serious injuries. But it was





