Using your NHS wheelchair

The following information is usually given to you when your wheelchair is handed over, please do not hesitate to contact us if you need more information or have any problems.

• Repair, Safety and Service of your Manual Wheelchair or Buggy
• Repair, Safety and Service of your Powered Wheelchair
• Prevention of Pressure Ulcers- Advice to Wheelchair Users 
• How to make sure your wheelchair remains stable – British Healthcare Trades Association
• A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Using Public Transport – BHTA
• Highway Code for Powered Wheelchair Users – BHTA
• Battery Charging Advice 
• Notice Regarding Alulite Wheelchairs 
• Notice Regarding Fitting of Power packs 

Conditions of Loan forms

West Cheshire

• Conditions of Loan – Manual Wheelchairs and Buggies
• Conditions of Loan form – Indoor Powerchairs
• Conditions of Loan form – Occupant Controlled Indoor / Outdoor Powerchairs
• Conditions of Loan form – Attendant Controlled / Indoor / Outdoor Powerchairs
• Conditions of Loan form – Dual Occupant / Attendant / Controlled Indoor / Outdoor Powerchairs

Wirral

• Conditions of Loan – Manual Wheelchairs and Buggies
• Conditions of Loan form – Indoor Powered Wheelchairs
• Conditions of Loan – Manual Wheelchairs and Buggies
• Conditions of Loan form – Occupant Controlled Indoor / Outdoor Powerchairs
• Conditions of Loan form – Attendant Controlled Indoor / Outdoor Powerchairs
• Conditions of Loan form – Dual Occupant / Attendant / Controlled Indoor / Outdoor Powerchairs

Beginners Guides to Using a Wheelchair

You may find the following You Tube videos on The National Wheelchair Managers Forum useful if you are new to using a wheelchair.

Beginners Guides to NHS Wheelchairs – National Wheelchair Managers Forum