Advice on decorating new wheelchair

ecurr
ecurr Community member Posts: 20 Connected
edited July 31 in Everyday life

Hiya I got a new wheelchair the other day (attendant propelled NHS one) and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to make it feel like me? It's not a mobility aid that I will be using the most but when I do need it I'd like for it to feel more like me ya know. So if anyone has any advice on how to make it more comfortable and pretty that would be greatly appreciated.

(We've already done our own cushion cover for the seat which is a nice start)

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  • duc7492003
    duc7492003 Community member Posts: 6 Connected

    Hey! I customized my wheelchair by adding a personalized cushion cover as well and colorful wheel covers <3 I also included a decorative keychain and handlebar grips to make it feel more like my own.

  • ecurr
    ecurr Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/894720#Comment_894720

    Now those are brilliant ideas I'll definitely look into it

  • tomato_soz
    tomato_soz Community member Posts: 22 Connected

    I changed the tires on my self propelled for brighter ones. Also got a pocket made for my phone and purse. I've got a velcro pouch on the seat belt which has my medical info inside as I'm on blood thinners and have allergies. I would look in the bike section too as I got some "spokey dokey" type thingsthat don't move around/make noise but made it more me - glow in the dark star shaped ones. Also some tiny but bright bike lights for when I have to go in the road at night or can't see the ground in front of me.

  • ecurr
    ecurr Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/894856#Comment_894856

    Oh my gosh those are brilliant ideas bet yours is so cool looking. I'll definitely have a look in the bike section

  • egister
    egister Posts: 469 Empowering

    IMHO, with a wheelchair there should always be a minimum set of tools to troubleshoot minor problems. And glow-in-the-dark tires are already available? Also, when riding a wheelchair in the dark, a headlamp is required.

  • ecurr
    ecurr Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/895065#Comment_895065

    Thank you I'll look into getting a headlamp

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,536 Online Community Team

    Will we be getting a picture once it's all decorated?? I hope so!

  • egister
    egister Posts: 469 Empowering

    From my own experience, I can say that wheelchairs at pedestrian crossings are hardly noticeable to car drivers. It is worth considering installing a DRL (daytime running light) with a battery if you plan to use your wheelchair outdoors. Typical bicycle lights are less bright than DRL.

  • ecurr
    ecurr Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/895366#Comment_895366

    That's a very good point and yeah I am planning on using it outdoors so I shall definitely look into that

  • ecurr
    ecurr Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/895218#Comment_895218

    Oh absolutely, just got to wait for everything to arrive and then I shall update you all with a pic

  • egister
    egister Posts: 469 Empowering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/896273#Comment_896273

    https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/11/e008396

    Disparities in road crash mortality among pedestrians using wheelchairs in the USA: results of a capture–recapture analysis

    Results This study found that, from 2006 to 2012, the mortality rate for pedestrians using wheelchairs was 2.07/100 000 person-years (95% CI 1.60 to 2.54), which was 36% higher than the overall population pedestrian mortality rate (p=0.02).

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