dual hand propelled wheelchair

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  • amyjaj
    amyjaj Community member Posts: 17 Contributor
    Yeah, I joked that I didn’t want it looking too nhs!
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    I hope it helps! I have hemiplegia so know how unsuitable a standard chair can be!
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,638 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Make sure you post a pic @amyjaj :)

  • amyjaj
    amyjaj Community member Posts: 17 Contributor
    Richard_Scope said:
    Make sure you post a pic @amyjaj :)

    I will. I’ll see if my friend can film me in it as i’ve Found that there is no videos out there showing how they work! 
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,638 Cerebral Palsy Network
    That would be so useful! Great idea!
  • amyjaj
    amyjaj Community member Posts: 17 Contributor
    Had the phone call this morning from the wheelchair service this morning. My new chair will be with me tomorrow!
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    That's amazing @amyjaj, I bet you're so excited! 
  • amyjaj
    amyjaj Community member Posts: 17 Contributor
    I will be.  I could have done with it on Sunday really, but hay ho!
  • amyjaj
    amyjaj Community member Posts: 17 Contributor
     Let the driving lessons commence?
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,638 Cerebral Palsy Network
    How are you getting on with the driving lessons @amyjaj?
  • amyjaj
    amyjaj Community member Posts: 17 Contributor
    Still sussing it out!  Slops are are still difficult. I can wheel myself on pavement that couldn’t in the other one! Getting really fed up now with people stopping and asking if I need a hand!
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,638 Cerebral Palsy Network
    It will take practice. What's the main issue with slopes? Going down them too fast? Or not enough power to go up them?
  • focus
    focus Community member Posts: 21 Contributor
    Some good news, I have just received a call from wheelchair services and I have an appointment to try out some chairs on August 28th.  Cannot wait to get it sorted.

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,555 Online Community Programme Lead
    Great news @focus. Glad to hear you're making some progress.
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    That's amazing news @focus! Thanks for letting us know :)
  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,865 Championing
    Congratulations @focus
  • focus
    focus Community member Posts: 21 Contributor
    Had my fitting for a power chair today, once it has been approved I have to go for training, and once it's delivered (which will take a couple of months) I will be ready to go.

  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    I bet you can't wait!! Did the fitting go okay?
  • focus
    focus Community member Posts: 21 Contributor
    A rep from invacare was there with the lady from OT.  They were both brilliant. Can't wait to get it now.  Only downside is I have to change my car to accommodate the new chair.

  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    That's great news about the chair!! Were they able to advise you about how to do this? Is it a motability car?

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