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Should I just buy a wheelchair instead of a buggy?

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RubiaPTA · 10/05/2018 22:09

This buggy is seriously on its last legs and he's not ready to be without one. He's over the weight limit for all but the most expensive which I can't afford. I could get a wheelchair for £20 but I'm not sure if that's the right thing to get.

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PositivelyPERF · 10/05/2018 22:10

Has your child a disability?

ALemonyPea · 10/05/2018 22:11

Does your child have a disability?

Kintan · 10/05/2018 22:13

If you need a wheelchair for your disabled child won’t the NHS be able to provide you with one? Or is that who charges the £20?

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Ummmmgogo · 10/05/2018 22:15

I'm sure he's disabled, no-one would put an able bodied child in a wheelchair! op speak to your gp, the nhs will provide one you shouldn't have to spend your own money xx

ALemonyPea · 10/05/2018 22:17

If your child is disabled, or has SN, ask for a referral to wheelchair services. We got a Maclaren Major from them For Ds2 which was a lifesaver.

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RubiaPTA · 10/05/2018 22:23

He's not physically disabled but is partially sighted, asthmatic, and has asd which makes walking anywhere difficult and we have to walk everywhere

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Dermymc · 10/05/2018 22:25

What about the big maclaren?

ALemonyPea · 10/05/2018 22:26

Definitely request a referral then. A wheelchair might be too big for him if it’s an adult sized one.

Fairylea · 10/05/2018 22:27

Have a look at the Maclaren major and special tomato eio. Both can often be found to pick up secondhand on eBay. Also Newlife charity offer grants- if you have someone to support your application like an occupational therapist etc. They gave us a grant for our special tomato buggy for our son who has autism and learning disabilities.

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RubiaPTA · 10/05/2018 22:42

Referrals to things never seem to work or take years round here and I couldn't afford a Maclaren. He can walk some outside, but 5 minutes is the most he'll do and it takes 50 at my speed to get to the hospital. The buggy has at most a month before it will totally collapse

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Fairylea · 10/05/2018 22:44

Newlife took 2 weeks from application to buggy for us (we live in rural Norfolk), it’s definitely worth seeing what they can do.

I think a wheelchair might be quite difficult to manoeuvre, but if it’s cheap and gets you out and about then what’s not to like!

MyDcAreMarvel · 10/05/2018 22:45

Is your ds hypermobile op?

TheIsland · 10/05/2018 22:45

Is this for the school run in September too?

MyDcAreMarvel · 10/05/2018 22:46

Look at European weight limits they are different for UK buggies.

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RubiaPTA · 10/05/2018 22:53

@TheIsland yeah he started in September. Way too far away for him to walk

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RubiaPTA · 10/05/2018 22:54

@Fairylea ok thanks I'll check them out

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