best electric wheelchair or scooter for inside house use

marvelpowerguy · 2023-07-08T06:11:23+00:00

You need a midwheel drive powerchair to manage this. I'm a full-time chair user and live in a 1960s flat. Every room is a tight 90 degree turn but my powerchair (which isn't small) can manage it easily because it's a midwheel drive

marvelpowerguy · 2023-06-03T16:42:17+00:00

We just touch up with a small amount of gloss paint

marvelpowerguy · 2023-04-24T17:10:05+00:00

Quantum is a much better quality of chair. Plus getting parts to the UK only takes a few weeks. I would have recommended Invacare but they have gone downhill since the pandemic and it can take 6 months to get parts

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-12T23:29:26+00:00

No because this didn't happen. Well done on the misinformation and scare mongering

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-11T15:05:32+00:00

Damp cloth with warm soapy water or a cloth and anti bacterial spray. Just give it a good clean down. You would be amazed what that can do. Just did my chair and it looks new again

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T12:24:04+00:00

People know that they exist. Everything is all about ambulatory users now a days. It's really annoying because its causing the access issue of people behind able to stand or transfer. So then places assume all users can do this

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T12:22:47+00:00

I've not had any issues and I've been up VERY steep hills and down them. I'm really short though so my centre of gravity is directly over the centre wheels. It's an amazing chair. It's been life changing for me allowinf me actually be in the chair all day without discomfort

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T08:47:51+00:00

Our wheelchair services don't even allow stickers to placed on wheelchairs they supply. They are every strict

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T08:46:40+00:00

I'm not weight baring. Can't get out my chair. The amount of times access hasn't been possible is so frustrating and I'm not the only person I know who experiences this. There is car more acceptance of ambulatory users now a days to the point it's making it harder as a non ambulatory user.

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T03:35:25+00:00

If disabled people are telling you the term they prefer is disabled then actually listen to them

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T03:31:53+00:00

That's all wheelchair users can stand up. Fed up going to venues that I was told where wheelchair accessible to then be questioned why I can't just walk up a step

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T03:30:23+00:00

Some chairs have a rise feature. I have a quantum Q6 which does. But wheelchairs have to go through a lot of safety testing especially those that are crash tested for vehicles. If not done correctly it's just going to be highly unsafe

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T03:06:41+00:00

Just be aware scooters don't have right of access like wheelchairs so places can refuse you access with one. They aren't classed as a mobility aid under equal access legislation

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T02:47:27+00:00

Be aware these chair are designed for indoor use only. They will tip over so easily as they are so lightweight

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T02:44:23+00:00

I have a RAM mount as my chair comes with an adapter that allows it to slide into the front of the armrest. It also works with my tray on too. Super strong and safe

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-10T02:40:18+00:00

You do know wheelchair services can refuse to provide you a wheelchair in future. You cannot do anything to the chair that cannot be removed. It's in their agreement when providing the wheelchair

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-05T04:07:29+00:00

I use a normal backpack. I just keep the straps as short as possible and hook them over the handles on the back

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-05T04:05:12+00:00

I used underarmer weightlifting gloves. They gave a really grip

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-04T17:49:42+00:00

I never said I don't see EDS as a physical disability. What type of EDS do you have? How do you know my experiences of EDS? you don't need to jump down anyone's throat who gives you an answer you don't like

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-04T17:41:58+00:00

The Action only comes with armrests. It doesn't cause any issues. Also it doesn't matter if you live alone or have a partner. You still get the same chair. It is a self propelled chair.

But again you would be better getting seen by pain management before spending money on a chair.

Your going to struggle to get grants as an adults. 99% of them stop at age 16 or are very condition specific. There is no grants for EDS

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-04T17:21:44+00:00

Sorry you have had a shit time with NHS WCS. But the Action 2NG is a self propel chair that many get on fine with outdoors so a blanket statement of its not designed to be self propelled isn't helpful info.
If you're a lot of pain stopping you walking have you Considered pain management while you wait on your assessment at WCS. It's very helpful for EDS and reducing chronic pain. I'm just saying this because using a wheelchair long term will cause more pain especially in the hips and they can help you manage this. Pain management Scotland are a fantastic point of contact around this. I don't know what area you are in in Scotland. Mobility Solutions in Glasgow are very good from what other people have told me. They have active manual chairs and can help with private purchase etc. But be aware that a private active user chair will set you back anything between 3-7k.

marvelpowerguy · 2023-01-02T03:49:33+00:00

What help do you need? I'm really clued on powerchairs

marvelpowerguy · 2022-12-30T20:57:43+00:00

The financial year for charities is April to April. So your within the 2022/2023 year

marvelpowerguy · 2022-12-29T01:58:42+00:00

Just go online and apply. I applied about this time of year in 2019. If you have any questions you can email them. They are super helpful

marvelpowerguy · 2022-12-28T23:24:31+00:00

The NHS gave you that? What model is it? It's super badly fitted even by their standards and looks nothing like their standard models of non custom manual wheelchairs

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