Car hoist for small hatchback
DottyBIrd
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Hi informed folks,
My Mother (mid 70s) is currently lugging my Father's wheelchair in and out of their Mazda 2 back seats as she is unable to lift it high enough for the boot.
It is a small hatchback car, and I am struggling to find any kind of hoist that would work with it.
Mum stuffers from sciatica, so realllllly needs a solution.
Anyone got any knowledge that may help?
My Mother (mid 70s) is currently lugging my Father's wheelchair in and out of their Mazda 2 back seats as she is unable to lift it high enough for the boot.
It is a small hatchback car, and I am struggling to find any kind of hoist that would work with it.
Mum stuffers from sciatica, so realllllly needs a solution.
Anyone got any knowledge that may help?
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Thanks for the input, I have considered a ramp but that again requires pushing it upwards.. not ideal. It may come to that though but was hoping that some folks here may have insight.0
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Hello @DottyBIrd
Welcome to the community!
Have you look on Motability? They have a lot of information on different hoists as well as a chat function, if you need any more support Hopefully they will be able to help advise! 1 -
Unfortunately my parents are in the 70s and not able to access the mobility scheme.
I can't find anything on the site you provided that gives details of different hoists and what they are capable of being fitted into.0 -
Oh that's a shame, I'd hoped they'd have more information with the chat function.
The only other out of the box idea I have, is if you know anyone who is a carer? If they could source any information or who would be best to talk to? As they may have come across someone who needing the same information?0 -
No, unfortunately unless you qualify for Mobility scheme they are not interested. Dad get attendance allowance but that doesn't have a mobility scheme entitlement.
Sigh ill keep trying places i guess. lol0
