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"How do I get a wheelchair for the person I care for?"
If you care for someone who needs a wheelchair, ask a health professional involved in their care - such as their GP, hospital consultant, physiotherapist or occupational therapist - to refer them to Bolton Wheelchair Service and Voucher Scheme.
The Wheelchair Service is for residents of Bolton over the age of 3 years who, for medical reasons, are permanently restricted in mobility and would regularly use a wheelchair. Once a health professional has referred the person you care for, a comprehensive assessment will be carried out.
The Voucher Scheme is to give people a greater choice of wheelchairs. The voucher represents the value of the NHS wheelchair prescribed by the Wheelchair Service and the person can add money of their own if they wish to upgrade their wheelchair.
Wheelchairs on short-term loan
What if you just want a wheelchair for a couple of weeks - perhaps to help when you go on holiday? There are a number of places you can try:
Shopmobility
Can hire wheelchairs for up to 3 weeks - no charge, although donations are welcome. To borrow a wheelchair the person you care for needs to be a member of Shopmobility - membership is lifelong and free - visit the office in person, with two separate means of identity / proof of residence and a photograph. Immediate hire is available as soon as membership is completed.
Shopmobility
The Arches
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1UA
01204 392946
Age Concern Bolton
Has a small number of wheelchairs for loan for up to 3 weeks. A £10 returnable deposit is required and donations instead of a loan charge are requested.
Age Concern Bolton
72-74 Ashburner Street
Bolton
BL1 1TN
01204 382411
British Red Cross
Offers wheelchairs loans for up to 8 weeks. There is a £20 refundable deposit.
British Red Cross
10 Brindley Road
City Park
Cornbrook
M16 9HQ
0161 888 8900
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