Wheelchair

[saint_stevo]

Hi All,

 

Gran coming out of hospital shortly and isn't going to be able to walk for any decent length of time......we want to be able to take her out etc so she isn't stuck inside.

 

Any idea where we might get a wheelchair for 6-12 months from? Looking at about £90 on ebay which isn't an option

 

Thanks

 

Stevo

[Crab Lungs]

*might* be able to help here, Stevo... will let you know asap.

[saint_stevo]

Thanks Lungs.

[bridge too far]

Your local Red Cross should be able to help. I used to get one from them when my mum came to stay with me.

[Whitey Grandad]

Have you tried social services or Age Concern? I think there are several organisations who will lend you one for a while.

 

http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Health-and-social-care/Social-support-in-the-UK/Medical-equipment

[saint_stevo]

haven't tried anything. Only found out tonight we would need one.

 

Thanks for the info

[LGTL]

You definately won't need to pay for one. Charities should provide one free of charge, your local hospital may even be able to help.

[hamster]

Your local Red Cross should be able to help. I used to get one from them when my mum came to stay with me.

 

Definitely this s-_s.

 

You might though want to consider leasing a lightweight easy fold one as it's just temporary, a place in Shirley does them iirc:

http://careandmobilitycentre.co.uk/apage/3651.php

 

The scooter hire service might be an option to consider also, dependent on your Nan's wishes for independence etc. I have used one myself as well as manual chaors and tbh I personally would want one of each, power for speed and independence but a manual (self-propelled) for wheelies and comfort.

 

 

Much easier to put in a car and stash under the stairs when not needed.

[hamster]

also worth a toke on freecycle perhaps..

[benjii]

If you get an electric one beware that the battery will be highly sought after should Robot Wars ever, god forbid, be recommissioned.

[Crab Lungs]

Sorry Stevo, my grandparents gave theirs away

[Huffton]

Red cross in southampton is located at teh Joisan Centre, in Mount Pleasant industrial estate

[bridge too far]

You definately won't need to pay for one. Charities should provide one free of charge, your local hospital may even be able to help.

 

Our local Red Cross asks for a token payment (£6 IIRC). Fair enough, because I would hope they'd clean them after each use.

[AndyNorthernSaints]

Hi All,

 

Gran coming out of hospital shortly and isn't going to be able to walk for any decent length of time......we want to be able to take her out etc so she isn't stuck inside.

 

Any idea where we might get a wheelchair for 6-12 months from? Looking at about £90 on ebay which isn't an option

 

Thanks

 

Stevo

 

The hospital Physio/Occupational Therapist can refer someone for a equipment including a wheelchair, otherwise go through her GP.

[Dog]

This one looks good: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INVACARE-REA-COMFORT-PASSIVE-WHEELCHAIR-/220728192878?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Mobility_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item33646cef6e

 

Your Gran will love cruising around on this baby.

[dune]

The red cross. They can also sort her out with things like a walking frame, frame for the toilet, even a bath lift.