Wheelchair

[ann]

Hi all

The current wheelchair I have which was supplied through the nhs is very uncomfortable and not suitable for my needs. Has anyone bought a wheelchair privately and could recommend any good websites to find one on? I get a lot of pain in my neck so need one with good neck and back support.

thanks, Ann

[Tabbycat]

ann if your chair is supplied by the NHS and is no longer suitable, you need to ring the people that supplied it. There is usually a sticker on the wheelchair somewhere with their contact number.

Tell them you need a review and why, they should provide you with a more suitable chair to meet your needs.

[ann]

Thanks my worry is I havnt got very good access to my property and was refused an electric wheelchair. We have made a,terations but still have a steep incline. I am willing to pay for but don’t know where to sta:rt.


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[Ellie]

Hi Ann.

A comfortable wheelchair is more about how it’s adapted and set up for its user, and not necessarily about the chair itself.
Buying a powerchair is the easier bit, making it comfortable for your needs is a lot more difficult and is usually done by trained personnel.


By making it comfortable for your means, I mean:

• A suitable back cushion
• A suitable seat cushion
• A suitable headrest
• The backrest is set in a suitable position, as are the footrests and armrests
• Have a tilt in space function

You mention neck pain; have you a neck brace?

Popular powerchairs are the Quickie chairs and the Invacare TDX chairs, which are not cheap…

Best wishes xx

[ann]

Hi Ann.

A comfortable wheelchair is more about how it’s adapted and set up for its user, and not necessarily about the chair itself.
Buying a powerchair is the easier bit, making it comfortable for your needs is a lot more difficult and is usually done by trained personnel.


By making it comfortable for your means, I mean:

• A suitable back cushion
• A suitable seat cushion
• A suitable headrest
• The backrest is set in a suitable position, as are the footrests and armrests
• Have a tilt in space function

You mention neck pain; have you a neck brace?

Popular powerchairs are the Quickie chairs and the Invacare TDX chairs, which are not cheap…

Best wishes xx

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[ann]

Yes have neck brace but find it really uncomfortable think I wil speak to o t, just desperate to get out of the house after a fall and now no use of kegs.