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how long does it take to get a wheelchair?

10 replies

misdee · 06/05/2005 18:23

need one for dh. will phone adult care services on monday (kick me up the arse to remind me please!) for an assessment etc. who else should we contact?

i cant push him as will have 2 children with most of the time, so will need to be electric. does this make things harder?

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RTKangaMummy · 06/05/2005 19:04

red cross


here is some more info

When we wanted to borrow a wheelchair for DS we rang the red cross and they lend them out FREE!!!! or with donation.

In the end we didn't get it from them but give them a go.

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Miaou · 06/05/2005 19:05

RTKM, quick hijack, how did KangaDaddy go on with his scan? Sorry misdee

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Davros · 06/05/2005 19:20

My bil got one really quickly after he had a stroke but it wasn't electric. They never picked it up and its sitting, folded up and unused. Makes you wonder how much other stuff disappears and then isn't available for others.

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lou33 · 06/05/2005 19:24

you can hire them from the red cross

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RTKangaMummy · 06/05/2005 20:11

Thanks Miaou have posted now

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misdee · 06/05/2005 20:23

red cross wont give him one he can power himself in case he puts too much pressure on his heart. i know when we go out we can use shopping centres mobility scooters, but he needs something for day to day use. how much does an basic electric one cost if SS cant help us. he is literally housebound.

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Davros · 06/05/2005 20:24

You can sometimes get second hand ones for sale through Carers UK

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RTKangaMummy · 06/05/2005 20:37

what about these?

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RTKangaMummy · 06/05/2005 20:39

oops sorry they are in cyprus

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Davros · 11/05/2005 14:32

In case this is any use. Latest edition of Carers UK magazine has 2 wheelchairs for sale in the classifieds:

TGA Buddy 3 wheel mobility scooter. Silver/mauve, almost unused. Easily dismantles for car boot. Charger and instruction booklet. Cost £1300, will accept £550 ono. can deliver locally. Contact Graham Sarjeant 01359 241441 (Bury St Edmonds)

HNE Electric wheelchair. Little used and in immaculate condition. Battery charger. Green tyres. Easily dismantles to car. Cost £2600. Accept £850. Contact Mr Parry 01952 223269 (Telford)

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