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Any help or grants to purchase a wheelchair?

I’m 23 and am chronically ill. I recently gave into using a wheelchair however the one I’ve been given off the NHS is so heavy I can’t push it on my own which means I’m unable to use it to it’s full potential and use it at work/out and about without someone else pushing it. I recently had my hours cut due to my illness and I don’t receive any help from the government, is there any grants or help I can get to purchase a wheelchair for myself but one I can actually use. Thanks in advance! X
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Have you had an assessment from wheelchair services as I think they can offer vouchers instead of the chair.
Also you can get power packs for manual wheelchairs making them electric, go to as mobility specialist shop to enquire.
If you are awarded PIP then you can use your award to join the mobility scheme to get suitable chair or lease one yourself.
Also some are available second hand at much cheaper proce
Specialist Information Officer - Cerebral Palsy
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