All terrain wheelchair

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tenpence

Hello, can anyone recommend where to get advice on where to get an all terrain wheelchair? I have looked online, but it seems that there is no general recommendation on where to get one. Is it possible to get one on the NHS? Failing that can anyone recommend one that doesn't cost thousands?

Thanks in advance

Liam_Alumni

Hi @tenpence,

We have lots of useful information about wheelchairs available on our website, including a page on powered wheelchairs. I also found the following advice on our website, too:

Speak to your GP if you need equipment at home or to help you get around. They can tell you about local sources of help or refer you to your local Social Services or NHS.

Your local disability information and advice line may also have details of organisations in your area that hire wheelchairs and mobility scooters. It may also be worth exploring grants.

We also have this advice from our page on how to stay mobile:

Where can I get a wheelchair or mobility scooter?

Wheelchairs aren’t just for people who are completely unable to walk. They are also for people with mobility difficulties, who can only walk for short periods or have fluctuating conditions. Broadly, wheelchairs are either self-propelled, assistant-propelled or electric. There are several ways to get a wheelchair.

You can often loan them from shopmobility centres, if you just need to borrow one for going round the shops but call in advance to reserve one.

Contact the Disabled Living Foundation for advice on what to consider when buying and information on suppliers. There are often local mobility centres where you can try out equipment. Think about the costs of maintaining the equipment and where you’ll store it when not in use. 

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, then please do get in touch!