Custom Wheelchair

Kai
Kai Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
I recently received a new manual custom wheelchair through my insurance company. The problem is that the new wheelchair is too wide, too long, and otherwise to big for me. It is causing me a lot of arm pain and is difficult for me to move. My old chair fits me much better, but it is quite worn and I don't know if it will make it another five years (till insurance might cover a new chair for me). I don't know what to do. Any advice?

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  • Jean_OT
    Jean_OT Online Community Member Posts: 511 Empowering
    Hi @Kai

    I would urge you to try to get this resolved as soon as possible. Using a wheelchair that isn't the correct fit for you could be very detrimental to your health and well-being.

    Hopefully the insurance company will work with you to remedy the situation but if not you would be wise to seek to get a more appropriate wheelchair from another source: NHS/private purchase/charity assistance.

    Best wishes

    Jean


  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Hi @kai
    How are you getting on?

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