Help to support the body, sitting in the wheelchair

chocolateheart1
chocolateheart1 Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me.
I have got cerebral palsy and sit in a wheelchair, I have got a very painful right shoulder from leaning over. I was wondering if there is something to help me to help support my neck.
Thank you!
Elaine Jones

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  • kingboy25
    kingboy25 Community Member Posts: 57 Listener
    Hi Elaine
    Have you asked wheelchair services for a solution to your problem
  • kingyclan
    kingyclan Community Member Posts: 17 Listener
    Ring RMS Ltd, Medway House, 277 Gillingham Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4QX and ask for a brochure on the Chailey Rollercoaster Head Support.

    It was produced by Chailey Heritage Clinical Services and has very recently gone into production.

    We've used one for years and its a fantastic piece of kit for those with postural support issues.

    As far as I know its not on the web anywhere yet so you will need to call.

    Good luck.
  • kingyclan
    kingyclan Community Member Posts: 17 Listener
    Just a further thought, my son's wheelchair has been adapted to provide a large thoracic support down his side and a 'wing' which he can lean into - sounds like you might need some bespoke modifications too.

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