Wheelchair

Stanleymad · 28-12-2008, 11:17

Does anyone have a wheelchair lying about or not in use for a few weeks/months ?

hospitals dont provide wheelchairs so have no idea how we are to manage except not being able to go shopping or out & about.

Anyone have any ideas without costing the earth please

yerself · 28-12-2008, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Stanleymad

hospitals dont provide wheelchairs

They do, they have a central loan store at Park Lee Hospital which supplies wheelchairs, bathlifts, zimmer frames and other disability/mobility aids. I think you have to apply through your GP.

derekgas · 28-12-2008, 12:24

Was going to say, cant believe that all kinds of aids would not be provided, remember a few requests to get stuff back though because people dont return them, ie walking sticks etc.

flashy · 28-12-2008, 14:47

try Millercare at Ossy Mills

magpie · 28-12-2008, 15:08

We have one you can borrow..... its an nhs one but they have not been to collect it so its yours if you wish to come and get it .......

Stanleymad · 28-12-2008, 19:18

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Originally Posted by magpie

We have one you can borrow..... its an nhs one but they have not been to collect it so its yours if you wish to come and get it .......

Thanks magpie that would be fantastic would help tremendously

magpie · 28-12-2008, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Stanleymad

Thanks magpie that would be fantastic would help tremendously

sent you a pm I think.... if not pm where you are and I will sort out how you can get it..... no worries Magpie

Stanleymad · 28-12-2008, 20:52

Pm sent - thanks

jaysay · 29-12-2008, 08:44

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Originally Posted by yerself

They do, they have a central loan store at Park Lee Hospital which supplies wheelchairs, bathlifts, zimmer frames and other disability/mobility aids. I think you have to apply through your GP.

I was going to say that yerself, but I'm a bit late, I've had one for years was actually made to measure on the orders of the Physio department, but only use it in the Summer months for away days etc.

lindsay ormerod · 30-12-2008, 19:13

Last time I needed one for the child we had to arrange it thru the red Cross and pay a deposit.

Stanleymad · 31-12-2008, 16:09

Many thanks to magpie & her family for use of wheelchair has helped tremendously