Hi, my name is purplepenguin! Had an accident, how I can get a temporary wheelchair chair?

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purplepenguin
purplepenguin Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited July 2024 in Housing and independent living
I had a fall at the weekend and broke my right leg in 2 places😢and wondering how i can get a temporary wheelchair chair to help get out the house one my husband can push me in.

not rushing to get out house tho as fell again when we came back from hospital trying to get up steps to my front door 😞 just wondering for forward planning. 

Also if anyone has any suggestions for mobile beauticians [Removed by moderator -Personal information] that would be fabulous as just want to do something nice for my wellbeing as in alot of pain. 

Thanks inadvance appreciate anything anyone can share with me. 

*Useful tip for anyone in a simlar position….I had an idea as I use fitness bands in the class i was attending and knew i had some at home somewhere. my cast is very heavy so could not lift my leg by myself but trialed it out with a firm band and was magic! So now can get up and use my crutches to got to bathroom independently woop woop 🤩!!

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @purplepenguin

    Welcome to the community! :) 

    I'm so sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you are doing as ok as you can now? 

    Have you asked your GP practice or the hospital if they know of anywhere local you can get a wheelchair from or rent one? You can hire one with the Redcross and Scope have an information page on How to get a wheelchair that you may find helpful to read.

    Just to let you know, I have removed your location from your post just for location safety reasons. Because I think the best option to find a mobile beautician is through Facebook or Instagram. I hope you feel better soon! <3
  • purplepenguin
    purplepenguin Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thank you Hannah really appreciate that info. I’m back to hospital tomorrow to check im healing well so they might be able advise me further too :) 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Good luck with your appointment! :) Please keep us updated! 

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