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NHS chairs, but not suitable for me... Any advice?

Hi, so I'm needing a chair, manual. I was given a very basic one by OT but i had them out to adjust it, and what I needed done couldn't be done on that chair, so I have been referred back to OT to be reassessed.
My issue is that I cannot afford to put anything towards the chair. So I'm now panicking that I'll have to stick with the one I have which is causing pain to me. I'm in need of a chair that has as close to 90° footrest angle as possible. All the NHS ones have the swing away feet, and they are all too steep of an angle for me, I'm in agony unless my feet are under me!!
Has anyone got anything similar through the NHS 100% ? Or am I going to have to find a couple of grand for a chair, as all the ones I can see are around the £2k mark!!
My issue is that I cannot afford to put anything towards the chair. So I'm now panicking that I'll have to stick with the one I have which is causing pain to me. I'm in need of a chair that has as close to 90° footrest angle as possible. All the NHS ones have the swing away feet, and they are all too steep of an angle for me, I'm in agony unless my feet are under me!!
Has anyone got anything similar through the NHS 100% ? Or am I going to have to find a couple of grand for a chair, as all the ones I can see are around the £2k mark!!
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Also, how often do you use a wheelchair? As this can determine which one you are given.
I hope this help
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I use the chair a fair bit, not around the house, but whenever we go anywhere that will involve walking for any kind of distance.
A very warm welcome.
You need to stick to your guns, you are entitled to a wheelchair that meets your specific needs.
The OT should understand your needs and provide you with an appropriate wheelchair.
It would appear that your current one, is causing pain and might deter you from using it.
You should explain all of this to the OT.
Are you on enhanced mobility of PIP, by chance?
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Good that you are sticking to your guns!
I would make sure you have someone with you, when the OT does a further assessment.
It is penny numbers, in terms of the NHS budget, for wheelchair services, so it should be the best fit for you, particularly as it is mainly for outdoor use.
A fine example is your forthcoming trip to Legoland, you should be able to enjoy such a
trip, without the worry of pain, caused by an inappropriate wheelchair.
Glad that you are pursing your PIP claim, fight all the way, it will be of great value to your future health and well-being.
Hope this helps.
I agree that your NHS chair should be fit for purpose they only have a finite number of options available to them and a bespoke chair will always be better for you
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