Information for new Wheelchair Service users, including how to access the service, personal wheelchair budget and eligibility.
What we do and how to access the Wheelchair service
The Wheelchair Service assesses and supplies standard and bespoke wheelchairs, special seating and pressure distribution cushions for adults and children with long-term mobility problems.
Find out about your personal wheelchair budget
This is a ‘virtual’ amount of money allocated to meet your assessed needs. It is designed to give you more choice over your wheelchair, one which meets your assessed needs and any specific requirements you identify as being important to you.
Are you eligible for an NHS wheelchair?
Here you can find out if you are eligible for a manual or powered wheelchair provided by the NHS.
What we can provide (and can’t provide)
Here you will find information on what equipment we provide and what we are unable to provide.