What happens at an NHS wheelchair assessment

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I already know I'm not eligible for a power chair, as the criteria is being unable to get between your bedroom and bathroom. I haven't had a wheelchair assessment for 10 years (I had brain surgery, so I was no longer eligible for a power chair, and I couldn't propel the manual chair they gave me so I had to go privately). However, I rang them to ask for a new pressure cushion, and this has resulted in a 60 minute appointment for me with the wheelchair service. I'm not sure why it's so long, except they said they were going to look at my posture. 10 years ago I was told they would only supply a seat cushion, but maybe that has changed?
Does anyone know what happens at a wheelchair service appointment please?

Things may have changed and it depends on local service. My local service provides a wheelchair IF you need it in the house.
Manual or power was based on the ability to self propel.
Good luck

I was with my adult child last week and they looked at the chair the body position etc asked how they managed differently since last assessment ( now they need to be able to get in in their own car by themselves as they drive) it was a physio who did most of the questions and the wheelchair rep was on hand to make suggestions. They had a go in two different types of wheelchair tries to get both in the car by themselves and then chose the solid frame one as it was easier.

Thanks both, very interesting!

Hope it goes well!

Thanks!

How did your appointment go?

It was positive. There are lots of options to look at, they think they can improve my posture/seating too. They might be able to put a jay back on my current wheelchair, and they might offer a manual chair/give me a budget to put towards a power chair, but some of those options are mutually exclusive, so it needs some thinking! Unfortunately the seating appointments are once every six weeks, so I've got a bit of a wait (they've referred me to that clinic and the active user manual clinic).

That’s great news, a jay back will be amazing! If you take the nhs chair if it suits you they will maintain it, if you take the voucher you have to do that yourself. If you need power look at tri rides/smoov add ons etc. my son had one but he is now waiting for his electric chair via nhs. My adult child is waiting for their new manual chair (a couple of weeks to go!)

Thanks, I hope they say it's warranted! Good luck to yours for their new chairs!