Holidays for children in electric chairs, hoist and accomation with all facilities
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 24 Jan 2019
Hi, i have been given a suitable car hoist for my wheelchair, but i am now unable to find somewhere to do just the fitting and electrics. I am in Norfolk if anybody can recommend anywhere. Thank you
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 16 Jul 2020
Hi all I was just wondering where I can get my hoist fitted its a 40kg autochair lc range tried a lot of places but to no avail if I could get the manual instructions my local garage would do it but I ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 19 Jul 2023
Hi all. So glad to be here. I currently have an Autochair Olympian 100kg, with a 200kg fixing bracket. I'm having to change my mobility scooter & the new one is heavier, so I need to change the ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 11 Jan 2024
hi all, I’m trying to find out about fitting a boot hoist to my own car and if I can get a grant to help with costs please?
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 4 Apr 2025
Hello friends. If you get a motorbility car you can have an electric hoist fitted for around £100. I wondered if there is any voucher that could help me get one fitted to my own car as the company ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 23 May 2017
Got a letter the other day telling me to phone for an appointment. Minor problem but need to get on the examination bed So as the letter says I phone up to let them know I'm in a wheelchair. The call ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 13 Oct 2018
Hi, I'm due to attend a friend's UK wedding next year and it'll be my first holiday I've planned myself. I use an electric wheelchair and require hoisting equipment for transfers. Does anyone know of ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 15 Jun 2023
i have owned a citroen c3 picasso for 4 years now i could have a mobility car but because my family live over 50 miles from me if my wife wanted to go across to visit on her own its a bit of a grey ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 30 Jun 2018
I have a ceiling track hoist for my adult son and daughter, and it needs a new handset. The hoist was bought via a disabled facilities grant, but who pays for the spare parts? I also pay for a service ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 30 Apr 2018
