Wheelchairs If you have long-term or permanent problem with mobility, you may want to consider using a wheelchair.
If you need a wheelchair, the main decisions you�ll have to make about your chair are:
whether it will be self-propelled for permanent or occasional use for indoor or outdoor use whether you need it to go in and out of a car There are pros and cons for each type of chair, so the choice depends on what you need. There are a large variety of wheelchairs available, so expert independent advice is essential.
There are two main wheelchairs available. Transit wheelchairs attendant to push Self-Propelled wheelchair Sports Wheelchairs
Choice of wheelchair design: The design of the chair affects how it can be used. Look out for:
large rear wheels, which make wheelchairs easier to manoeuvre wheels positioned further forward on an adjustable axle, which require less effort to move the chair lightweight chairs that fold or can be dismantled easily if the wheelchair has to be lifted and transported regularly seat size, angle and style, as well as the position of the foot, back and arm rests � these should all be taken into account when considering the comfort of the chair You should also bear in mind that standard wheelchairs can't be modified. "Active-user" wheelchairs
If you need a wheelchair that�s pushed by someone else, it's still important to consider how easy it will be for them to use it. For example, can they lift it and put it in the boot of the car?
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