A PENSIONER has been given a new lease of life after being supplied with a mobility scooter.

79-year-old George Worrall, from Weaverham, was left confined to his house following hip surgery but he is now being supported by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.

The charity has donated a scooter so he can get out of the house as well as funding building work to convert George’s former coal shed into scooter storage complete with a charging station.

Retired George began farm work at four-years-old but was left in pain following a life time of hard graft.

George said: “I loved it.

“It was hard work with long days and hours. I had to take over the farm when my grandfather died and there were plenty of challenges. But I wouldn’t have swapped if for anything in the world.”

The Corners resident was aided by a Linda Meredith, a support advisor with Weaver Vale Housing Trust.

She initially supplied George with a chair for his shower and indoor hand rails but sensed that he needed more help.

Linda said: “After speaking to George it was clear that being in the house all day was getting him down.

“He was used to getting out and about on a daily basis but he was still in a bit of pain following his surgery. I knew something needed to be done.”

Linda managed to put George in touch with R.A.B.I.

George said: “It has made such a big difference.

“I really missed my daily trip to the shops to pick up my favourite newspaper. I can even use the scooter in the house if I need to.

“I’m in a really good place now and I can’t thank Linda enough, she has made a real difference.”

For more information visit wvht.co.uk/support-wellbeing.