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Unsuitable Wheelchair - Need Help and Advice

hi guys, i'm new here, just wondering if anybody could offer me some advice, i'm a 34 year old female with CP and up until a couple of years ago have always been fairly independent and only relied on a stick for getting about, however this has recently changed due to chronic pain in my back increased tightness in my legs and as a result a lot more falling over, the NHS has issued me with a standard wheelchair, however I have spent two weeks using it and I find it totally unsuitable , it's too heavy and does not have much control, I was hoping this would be my answer to getting out and about and feeling safe on my own without having to rely on my partner for support, but as it turns out he still has to come with me as i'm still not confident with the wheelchair provided. I have looked at different options such as the quickies and kuschell wheelchairs but they all come with a fair price tag, I don't want to seem ungrateful but I need this chair to be my legs, and everywhere I turn nobody seems to know how to help, any advice would be great.
kind regards
Diane
kind regards
Diane
Replies
Great to here from you Diane, and welcome to the Community!
I sympathise, as I have CP myself and find things a bit more challenging due to getting older.
It might be worth discussing this further with your GP, as you got the original wheelchair through the NHS. If it's not fit-for-purpose, I'd raise the point again to see if there are any further options through the NHS, as one chair definitely doesn't fit all!
There are some handy tips on disability aids and equipment as well as lots of discussions around the same, and Cerebral Palsy here on the site and in the communtiy, so please have a good look around.
many thanks
Diane
were you assessed and measured for your wheelchair . I would contact the department that issued you with your wheelchair and explain the problem.
i had similar issues and contacted the hospital that supplied it, they were more than happy to help and I was issued with a much more suitable wheelchair.
If you don't ask, you don't get !!
Good liuck
Chip xx
Diane x