Wheelchairs; the true cost of freedom

Ronni

I went through motability for my chair. They advertise with company I chose. When they bought different. They did for yrs has several chairs. They fine fine for you.. by then you have applied for it. First I chair had was the quickie. Then couldn't a new one anywhere.  The one I have now is I'll design for anyone. Not just because of pressures I've got on legs and feet. Theres sharp edges at the footrest. The nurses have wheelchair service to come. I'm on list that is hold. Im told cancel chair I would pay for this
 One. Went through motability because the breakdown aspect if chair breaks down outside. But that isnt a minicom txt number so useless. I miss the quickie was like a normal wheel chair same height et just with battery.

laura010

Struggling to raise funds to get a powered wheelchair 
desperate for my independence back I’m 36 years old been indoors since 2018 can only get outside with assistance taken just over 9 months to get an nhs wheelchair it’s so big and heavy I can’t manoeuvre it myself and my children struggle to push it. 
My family managed to buy me  a wheelchair from careco but it broke the first time I used it my daughter pushed me into town and the frame snapped taking the wheel with it, we both ended up in the road.
I was hopeful that I could  fundraise the amount that I need to get a powered wheelchair but it’s not happening anymore the pandemic has meant the events that were planned have all had to be cancelled. 

I just need my independence back to be able to get around without needing someone to help me. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated 

Wini1960

Hi@laura010 have you looked into.hiring one whilst trying to.raise funds which is not easy due to the pandemic. Sometimes Careco do have sales. I got my scooter at sale price. I wish you all the best?

littleacorn

Contact citizens advice who can talk to you the chair which has broken and where to go for support for a power chair. They do telephone calls for those who are housebound. Your GP might also be able to help.

Richard_Scope

laura010 said:

Struggling to raise funds to get a powered wheelchair 
desperate for my independence back I’m 36 years old been indoors since 2018 can only get outside with assistance taken just over 9 months to get an nhs wheelchair it’s so big and heavy I can’t manoeuvre it myself and my children struggle to push it. 
My family managed to buy me  a wheelchair from careco but it broke the first time I used it my daughter pushed me into town and the frame snapped taking the wheel with it, we both ended up in the road.
I was hopeful that I could  fundraise the amount that I need to get a powered wheelchair but it’s not happening anymore the pandemic has meant the events that were planned have all had to be cancelled. 

I just need my independence back to be able to get around without needing someone to help me. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated 

Hi @laura010

Have you seen the Scope webpage that has fundraising ideas A-Z? Really it is aimed at people wanting to raise money for Scope but I think it has some creative ideas that could be used when fundraising for other causes: 

https://www.scope.org.uk/charity-events/fundraising-help/a-z 

littleacorn

No not aware of their page but will have a look thanks.

dani314159

@katestanforth , what type is your green manual chair? Looks lightweight and like a great option.

LiamWarren

Fortunately I paid into a company pension scheme and health scheme for 35+ years and was able to fund my mobility equipment through that. A powerchair, an electric scooter for shopping and long trips and a rollater for getting around my apartment. It's disgusting that disabled people cannot get the appropriate equipment, designed for them and fully funded when needed.