Maclaren major special needs buggy

nettibetti

thanks, another avenue to look down!

thanks

lil_me

http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/gethelp/ another one which may help

Js_Other_Half

nettibetti wrote: »

thanks for this suggestion i will try this!

he is cp diplegia so this would be ideal, plus he has just started serial casting!

thanks:A

Some charities that may be able to help too:
http://www.starsorg.co.uk/grants.htm

http://www.varietyclub.org.uk/individuals-and-organisations

I found these on the scope website - hope they may be of some help.

Equipment

Association of Wheelchair Children
www.wheelchairchildren.org.uk
Bathing Made Easy
www.bathingmadeeasy.com
Disability Equipment Register
www.disabilityequipment.org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/
FAST - Foundation for Assistive Technology
http://www.fastuk.org/
Independent Living
http://www.independentliving.co.uk/
Medical Devices Agency
http://www.medical-devices.gov.uk/
Motivation (Wheelchair Design)
http://www.motivation.org.uk/
Mobility Information Service/National Mobility Centre (UK)
http://www.mis.org.uk/
REMAP (Technical Equipment for Disabled People)
http://www.remap.org.uk/
Ricability (Research and Information for Consumers with Disabilities)
http://www.ricability.org.uk/

Funding and grants

Elizabeth Finn Care
www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk
Equality Direct
http://www.equalitydirect.org.uk/
Funderfinder
www.funderfinder.org.uk/
Independent Living Funds
http://www.ilf.org.uk/
Institute of Fundraising
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/
SEN Standards Fund
www.dfes.gov.uk/standardsfund/
Sensory Trust
www.sensorytrust.org.uk/
Surgery Door
www.surgerydoor.co.uk/
UK Fundraising Information for Charity and Non-profit Fundraisers
http://www.fundraising.co.uk/

nettibetti

thanks lil_me and js_other_half

information very useful thank you!

angchris

http://www.tomcatspecialneeds.co.uk/products-tomcat-the.htm here is a local company to me (gloucestershire) providing custom made bikes for the disabled that sounds ideal for your little girl,she would then be able to take part and get enjoyment and a little exercise in her day to day life. im not sure how much they are but there are grants etc available this is a quote from tomcat website "Who can help?
There are many National children's charities that will fund tricycles. Tomcat is well known to many of these, and we can put you in touch, though the actual application must come from you. They will invariably require support information from your Physio, Social worker or other such professional but it is best to give them a call to ask if they can help and how you should apply.

Additionally your local library holds a directory of all registered charities, with information on what they will fund and how much they may contribute. The librarian may also be able to give you contacts for local charities such as the Lions, Rotary, Round Table, Masonic lodges, Fire Service, Police, and many more. Local papers too, often like to champion a good cause"

rls1973

hello there, we used to have one of these, they are brilliant

(changed it for a little wheelchair, which is really awkward to push and not as comfy for dd either, stay with the major buggy as long as possible)

we got it from wheelchair services, often these departments will say no the first couple of times but if you keep to the velvet steamroller approach they tend to say yes after a while, lol

another place that gives grants for things is www.cerebra.org.uk give them a try for the funding , hth

maplegirl2011

boots.com sell them

http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1075514&classificationid=1034914

mother_noah

mine was provided by the wheelchair service .My sons school sorted out the referal.

tilly's_mum

Have you tried Freecycle? you never know somebody may have one gathering dust in their garage.

fiona_martin

rev229 wrote: »

Does anybody know wher I could hire one of these buggies or wher I could buy one for less than 199.00. My little girl (8) has special needs and can't walk for long periods. I can't bear another summer of staying at home with her while my husband and son go off and do stuff. At least we if we have a buggy when she gets tired we can put her in it and carry on at present one of us ends up either staying at home or sitting in the car. I have tried freecycle but no luck and ebay but they are popular and have numerous bids. Our local social services are getting back to me sometime in the near future! :rolleyes: And the wheelchair services don't provide them anymore! Any help gratefully received.

Pease call Fiona Martin at Families Information Direct on
0800 587 7500
Please leave a message as to what the enquiry is to do with if I am not in the office.
Thank you