Handicap Equipment • Wheelchairs • Motability Cars • Handicapped Mobility Scooters • Disability Access Ramps • Walkers • Stair Lifts • Disabled Car Adaptations
People, irrespective of age, can experience mobility difficulties; this can be either without warning or a gradual onset. If you have a mobility problem there are various equipment types and vehicles that can help one get mobile as well as lead an independent life again. Mobility equipment are of multpile types such as self-controlled manual and motorised electric wheelchairs • power chairs • chair lifts • mobility scooters • specially adapted invalid vehicles, mobility cars, vans • disabled walkers • walking sticks • walking frames • stairlifts, as well as a wide variety of other handy products, most notably security products for deployment around the house.
Assistive devices for invalids also come in various forms; these include grab rails • riser-recliner chairs • bath seats • stair lifts • walking frames • bed tables • walking sticks • helping hands • adapted shoe-horns • walk-in baths and showers • hoists • raised lavatory seats • adjustable beds • scooter, wheelchair and car access ramps.
An occupational therapy assessment will be necessary to determine the exact needs of the disabled individual. This can be arranged with a qualified occupational therapist, privately or as part of the hospital discharge procedure, or via the associated community medical support departments. The assessment by the occupational therapist will help establish which equipment and adaptations are required to meet the person's specific disability needs. Installation of equipment, including training in its use, should be supervised by an experienced occupational therapist of the chosen equipment.
There are many manufacturers and distributors of mobility equipment. When purchasing a mobility, assistive device you should always use a well established manufacturer and distributor. Ensure that the product you have selected is demonstrated before purchasing, and that its delivery as well as installation on your premises are included in the price. Also, make sure that you check the guarantees and after-sales service for the products selected before finalising the purchase.
Almost all disability equipment can be purchased second-hand. Always check second-hand products you are buying. Be aware about second-hand disability product purchases since they tend to have a shorter usability life, due to their previous use and abuse. Also, guarantees for a product may have expired or is not transferable to the new purchaser. Make sure that you request for original instructions and check the equipment is working and who could service / repair it in the local area of residence.
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