Does anybody have any advice on purchasing a lightweight rigid wheelchair?

divingdaisee

tatts wrote:

if your sister is in reciept of disability benefit, she should be able to get one for free ( ring your local benefits office for info on this )
If its for short term use, then you can hire one from red cross, or from some mobility shops. (think its around £5/£7 a week.not sure)
My mums disabled with severe arthritis and had to wait for a free wheelchair, but as it was taking such a long time, my dad went out and bought one, think it cost £199, but it has lasted a long time now without needing any repairs, and is used almost daily.
Shall find out the make for you if thats of any help?

hi there,can i ask what medicines your mum takes for her arthritis(has she tried one the the anti tnf medicines)if not try to get it...i too have been made disabled by arthritis and this med has turned mine and many other peoples life around..
please pm me if you need any more info.....knowing the pain of arthritis......