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Manual wheelchair
Folding wheelchair with brakes, footrests and a supportive seat. Available to rent for recovery.
Good forLong distances or limited walking
- Price and delivery confirmed first
- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A manual wheelchair helps a person who cannot walk far, or at all, to go out, attend appointments and join family occasions. It is also a good way to save strength for someone who can walk short distances but tires.
Wheelchairs can be rented for a recovery period or bought for long-term use. For long-term use, it is worth having one fitted: seat width, depth, back support and cushion all affect comfort and skin health.
How to choose
- Measure the hips: the seat should be about two to three centimetres wider than the hips on each side.
- Decide whether the person will propel the chair or be pushed, which affects wheel size and handles.
- Look for brakes that work well, footrests that swing away, and armrests that lift for easy transfers.
- Add a pressure-relief cushion if the person sits for long periods.
Using it safely
- Lock the brakes before the person gets in or out, and move the footrests out of the way.
- Do not leave a person sitting for hours without changing position; shift weight every 15 to 30 minutes.
- Check tyres, brakes and bolts monthly.
Before you buy
Should we rent or buy?
Rent for a short recovery. Buy for long-term use, ideally after a fitting. We can arrange either.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.