A MULTI-award-winning company which began life in a Keighley attic is celebrating a milestone.

Mobility retailer Fenetic Wellbeing has clocked up 15 years in business.

From its humble beginnings, the firm now claims to have helped more than 500,000 customers.

The company was founded by childhood friends Tom Appelbee and Graeme Firth.

In 2013, it scooped three accolades in the inaugural Keighley Business Awards – including the coveted overall Business of the Year honour.

Now operating from a 30,000 sq ft showroom and warehouse facility on Skipton's Snaygill Industrial Estate, where it has been based since January this year, Fenetic Wellbeing has expanded its range from the early-days offering of small wheelchair accessories to more than 200 specialised products.

In addition to a wide variety of wheelchairs and accessories, the company's product portfolio includes mobility scooters, recliner chairs, walking aids such as frames and rollators, and home aids – ranging from shower stools and bath lifts to bed rails and leg rests.

A spokesperson said that by offering mobility solutions to support safe and independent living and bringing more choice to the market, the company was seeking to enable "fast and efficient" hospital discharge – adding that a 2023 report by The King's Fund referred to the high direct costs for the NHS of people unable to leave hospital because of delayed discharge.

Mr Appelbee says: "When Graeme and I started Fenetic Wellbeing 15 years ago we had the aim of transforming the mobility industry and providing affordable and high-quality products with fantastic customer service.

"There was a clear gap in the industry, with many people unable to find accessible, affordable and high-quality mobility services to support independent living.

"Since starting, we have remained focused on bridging this gap and providing both a bespoke service and high-quality products to ensure that each individual finds the right product to allow them to live safely and independently at home.

"We want to make a real difference and help remove barriers for people returning home after being discharged from hospital.

"Most people find being at home offers them the chance to recuperate after an illness or injury much more quickly than spending time in other care settings.

"It's so important that we help aid this recovery journey and support them to get home."