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1. www.redcross.org.uk › get-help › hire-a-wheelchairRent or hire a wheelchair | British Red Cross

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   The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire services in Wales, Northern Ireland, and England for short-term use. You can book online or find your nearest service, and choose from different types of wheelchairs and accessories.

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2. www.nhs.uk › conditions › social-care-and-supportWalking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters - NHS

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   You can use a walking stick to give you extra support and help you balance. It can give you confidence and make walking less painful.

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   A walking frame gives you more support than walking sticks. You can use them to get around your home or to get out and about.

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   You can use a wheelchair if you struggle to walk or you're disabled. You can go into and around many shops and buildings in a wheelchair.

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   You can get manual or electric wheelchairs. When you're looking at wheelchairs, think about: 1. whether you're going to be pushing yourself or pushed by someone else 2. how often you need to use it 3. whether you need to use it indoors or outdoors, or both 4. whether it needs to go into a care home 5. how comfortable it is 6. how much it costs to m...

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   Mobility scooters can be useful if you struggle to walk or are disabled, need to travel long distances, and are able to get on and off a mobility scooter easily.

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   Learn how to get a wheelchair or a scooter from the NHS or other sources. Find out about different types, prices, costs and help available.

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3. www.redcross.org.uk › get-helpGet help | British Red Cross

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   The British Red Cross offers wheelchair hire and toilet aid hire for people in the UK. You can also get help with money problems, loneliness, emergencies and more.

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5. www.redcross.org.uk › who-pays-for-your-wheelchairWheelchair hire in the UK: the facts | British Red Cross

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   The Red Cross offers short-term wheelchair loans to people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who need mobility assistance. Find out how to borrow a wheelchair, the facts about wheelchair provision in the UK and how to become a volunteer.

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   Where can I hire a wheelchair?

   • Need to hire a wheelchair? The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire services in Wales, Northern Ireland, and England**. We offer comfortable, safe, and reliable manual wheelchairs whether you’re looking for self-propelled, transit, or bariatric (wider seating, higher weight capacity) wheelchairs.

   Rent or hire a wheelchair | British Red Cross

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   Who can use a Red Cross wheelchair?

   • Red Cross wheelchairs are available for anyone over the age of 5 years old. You can hire a wheelchair for short-term use or we may be able to assist in a loan. We offer a wide range of toilet aids, including commodes, toilet frames and toilet seats. If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, there’s help available.

   Get help | British Red Cross

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   How do I use a British Red Cross wheelchair?

   • Here you’ll find a easy-to-follow instructions of how to use a British Red Cross wheelchair. These instructions apply to the British Red Cross’ wheelchair range - self-propelled wheelchairs, transit wheelchairs and bariatric wheelchairs. Stand next to the wheelchair and place your hands on either side of the seat.

   How to use your wheelchair | British Red Cross

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   Does the British Red Cross offer short-term wheelchair loans?

   • In England, a few areas provide funding to the British Red Cross to offer short-term wheelchair loans, but this is limited. Again, it reflects the lack of consistency on this issue. Such an inconsistent approach inevitably has an impact on the Red Cross’ ability to provide its mobility service.

   Wheelchair hire in the UK: the facts | British Red Cross

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