Hi, my name is DiverselyAbl3d! I have an ultra rare condition, a physical disability that brings...

DiverselyAbl3d · February 26

I have an ultra rare condition, a physical disability that brings about complex challenges. As such, I require an extensively adapted standing wheelchair. I had a community wheelchair assessment and they were unable to provide suitable chair fit my needs.

I was wondering if anyone is/ has been in a similar position and whether you have any advice regarding avenues I could explore for funding please?

Also, did your housing situation directly impact the personal wheelchair budget?

Thank you

PotionsQueen · February 28

Hi DiverselyAbl3d,

If you receive the enhanced mobility rate for PIP then you will qualify for a Motability powered wheelchair. I noticed a section on the website about them and I am fairly certain they have standing wheelchairs. Worth a look, I know for my car they can make adaptations so perhaps they can for wheelchairs too? Definitely worth browsing the website and maybe giving them a call?

DiverselyAbl3d · March 1

Thank you for your kind reply, I do appreciate it. I have a WAV currently under the Motability scheme as such this wouldn't be an option for me.

mix_dage · March 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/990511#Comment_990511

Hi DiverselyAbl3d

You could perhaps try this website it has a list of funders for a particular standing wheel chair

https://geniestandingwheelchair.co.uk/funding/

DiverselyAbl3d · March 2

Thank you ever so much. Your post has so many possible options, some of which may be suitable. I really appreciate your kind help.

Kimmy87 · March 2

You could also try:

https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

Mary_Scope · 10:54AM

Hi @DiverselyAbl3d and a warm welcome the community!

Scope also have some information on this here that may be helpful

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