looking for a free adult wheelchair

KTH
KTH Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
edited February 26 in Everyday life

I live in Co Durham and am looking for a free adult wheelchair as I have mobility problems. Recently had surgery on spine & now im meant to stay off my back for 2 years to allow it to fuse. This is impossible as I work full time & have to get out & about. A chair would be really helpful allowing me to reduce the weight and pressure on it please. Can collect fairly locally.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,389 Championing

    Scope is a national site, you might do better posting on local community social media groups.

    If your household recycling centre has a shop, wheelchairs can be found at low prices.

  • KTH
    KTH Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thanks for the advice

  • MissMarple
    MissMarple Online Community Member Posts: 330 Empowering

    You can try Freecycle or similar sites too. I would also google something like "what to do with wheelchair after death Durham" to get suggestions what charities and schemes take used wheelchairs, and then contact them to see if they have anything suitable for you.

  • KTH
    KTH Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thank you so much for your advice. I will do just that.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 3,923 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @KTH and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    Local Facebook groups can also be a good way to find wheelchairs in your local area as well if you have an account😊

    It's lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community

  • KTH
    KTH Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thank you, very kind

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 3,485 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1105055#Comment_1105055

    I got mine from a local facebook page.

  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Online Community Member Posts: 1,257 Championing

    Also look on Gumtree & Freeads, they often pop up on there for free.

    Wishing you good luck in your recovery

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Posts: 4,733 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/144275/looking-for-a-free-adult-wheelchair

    Have you never thought about a Motability powerchair? I have a Quickie Q700M, and it is amazing.

  • KTH
    KTH Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    I haven't due to the cost. Im thinking it maybe a temporary item for a couple of years & I don't want to become reliant yet, though if that happens then so be it. Thank you for your advice though.

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Posts: 4,733 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1105219#Comment_1105219

    They are more for scooters, but for sell some second hand powerchairs; i refer to Mobility Giant.

    I bought both my class 3 (can drive on the road), and my boot scooter from them, two years ago next month. Both were bought online and delivered.

    They give a 22

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Posts: 4,733 Championing

    They give a 12 month warranty, and the two faults I had with the class 3, the arranged repair without quibble.

  • KTH
    KTH Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thats really helpful, thank you. This is a great site for support and advice.

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