Car hoist for small hatchback

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DottyBIrd
DottyBIrd Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
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? 

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  • DottyBIrd
    DottyBIrd Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    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. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    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!
  • DottyBIrd
    DottyBIrd Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    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. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    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? 
  • DottyBIrd
    DottyBIrd Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    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. lol  

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