When buying a wheelchair you need a supplier who can give you both honest and helpful pre-sales advice, information and an efficient after sales service.
For wheelchairs onsider the following:
- Do I need a wheelchair all the time or only occassionally?
- Do I need a wheelchair for indoor or outdoor use or both?
- Have I considered the design or arrangement of my home with a view to using a wheelchair?
- Do I plan to propel myself?
- Do I need to put the wheelchair in and out of a car?
- Do I need to use the wheelchair on rough ground?
- Will I be transported on the wheelchair? e.g. on a mini-bus.
- Is the appearance of the wheelchair important to me?
- Do I need a cushion? Do I need advice on the correct cushion for me?
- Do I need special features, e.g. quick release wheels?
- Do I need any specialist accessories, e.g. tray or rain cover?
- What is my budget for a wheelchair?
