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Custom made walking frames
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sophiabatey
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Hey guys I was just wondering: if you have a custom made walking frame, how long did it take for it to be made and did you have to pay for it?
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I've had adaptions but they were on the NHS, so not completely custom made!Scope
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hi I lost both legs below knee in an accident about 8 years ago
the rule for equipment supplied seems to be as cheap as possible and minimal
nearly forgot--- also as slow to supply as possible
anything with a disability equipment tag on it immediately becomes extortionately priced in the private sector
so I have resorted to making what i need myself.disgusted by the charges for mobility scooter and power chair repair
i have handmade tricycles step through frame bicycles, home made swimming fins etc. if you know what changes you want i can make it. Probably start with a second hand walking frame and chop and change as needed. until it works well. Everyone will scream "you cant do that! " "What if you fall? what about the health and safety aspects!!" I personally know that compared with the mental anguish of being limited by poor or no equipment its worth the risk------ Everything in life is a risk ,risk assessment is just a fancy name for planning sensible behaviour If all else fails just post what you need doing . and i will help you make it then if we put pictures of it being made on youtube lots of people can benefit
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