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Experiences of using a wheelchair?

And I suppose I'm here's because right now - I am using crutches to get around, but I am pretty active and was wodnering if anyone has any experiences using a wheelchair as someone who I spoke kinda ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 5 Feb 2017

New to using a wheelchair

Hi I have had to start using a wheelchair when I'm out and about, for instance when going in to town. As I can no longer walk far due to the Pain I've used a walking stick for years now. The chair is ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 27 Jan 2019

Using a wheelchair and children staring.

I was born with Scoliosis. I can walk but i use a wheelchair a lot when i go out somewhere. It is a wheelchair that someone pushes me in. Sometimes children stare at me. I think it is because of the ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 17 Sep 2018

Should I be using a wheelchair or not?

I have what my neurologist calls, an 'undiagnosed neurological condition'. It affects me in lots of ways. Balance: I lose my balance easily and tend to fall over a lot Memory: I forget silly things ...

Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 24 Jun 2017

New to using a wheelchair

Hi I have had to start using a wheelchair when I'm out and about, for instance when going in to town. As I can no longer walk far due to the Pain I've used a walking stick for years now. The chair is ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 27 Jan 2019

How dependant are you on using a wheelchair?

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 24 Jun 2017

How experience of using portable wheelchair?

How experience of using portable wheelchair? And which brand will you choose?

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 27 Nov 2018

Buggy adapted for wheelchair using parents

We are carrying out a University project and have designed a buggy for wheelchair using parents with the aim to improve their ability to take care of their children, particularly to transport ...

Discussion in Research and opportunities - 5 Dec 2017

I'm new to wheelchair use

I'm new to wheelchair use. I want a self propelling one, very lightweight as I want to put it in my car. I am not very strong.

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 5 Aug 2020

Learning how to use a wheelchair

Hi all, I am getting an NHS wheelchair and with a background in healthcare, I have pushed many a wheelchair, but never been the one sitting in it. I actually have my eye on a different chair, the ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 20 Feb 2022