Hi, my name is annjohnson1961! Cant afford lightweight wheelchair without voucher.

annjohnson1961

hi I’m an amputee above knee I went to my wheelchair centre on Clifton moor York and they said they would give me one, I would not be able to lift this particular chair in the car on my own so I asked for a lighter chair that I could manage . Their reply was we don’t do lighter chairs for your size which took me back a bit. They were willing to give me a voucher to go to a shop and choose but it had to be under there regulations certain size and eveything else.I went to the mobility shops they advised me to go too but not one of them do vouchers I cannot afford a brand new lightweight chair without the voucher. I’m very upset at this as I desperately need a new one that I can independently manage on my own. Wheelchair centres are suppose to be there to help but I have not been helped with there decisions. Can you or anyone advise me what to do now please.

Sandy_123

Hi @annjohnson1961 welcome to the forum, that's a shame you couldn't get one you preferred. Have a look for a second hand one, that might be an idea, cheaper as well.

annjohnson1961

ty for getting back to me I’m really struggling to find a wheelchair to suit my needs I would like a new one as they are insured . Second hand I suppose you get what you see. Also I need a light one to lift in my car as my husband struggles to lift the one I have