Buggy/Pushchair for Disabled Child

elizabethsmum2008

Hi,

Could anyone advise, the time has come to upgrade my daughters pushchair/buggy, up until now although she is 6 years old, i have been able to get away with using a normal buggy, she is very small for her age, how can i find out whats available to her.

Thanks for you help

Savvy_Sue

I believe you need to contact your local wheelchair services, ask your GP?

rac456

Hi, your child's OT will make the referral to wheelchair services where they will measure and assess your daughter for something more suitable. hth

onetomany

i have a maclaren major buggy my son is 8, u can buy direct but to be honest it depends on what her needs are eg my son dosent need any support eg head rest etc it cost £180 a few years ago we got half it paid for from serve as the nhs wont suplay one if its not need in the house ifykwim

kingfisherblue

My son also had a major buggy, provided by the Wheelchair Assessment Centre at the local hospital. Our NHS trust provides them for those who need one either indoors or outdoors.

The WAC will be able to advise whether a major buggy is the best option for your daughter, or if a wheelchair is more appropriate. My son used a major buggy until he was nine - he is small for his age. He was then assessed and measured for a small wheelchair, which he still has. He is now almost 13.

Yoyr GP or specialist can refer you.

delcas

Hi,

There are exhibitions for childrens equipment called Kidz down south, kidz up north and kidz in the middle. the next one is kidzs down south in Reading on the 9th June 2011.

Del