After a serious childhood accident, Richard and his family wanted to find a powerchair that would suit his environment, daily routines and, of course, his personality.
If you’re eligible for an NHS wheelchair in England, you may be able to use a Personal Wheelchair Budget (PWB) to give you more choice over which electric wheelchair you get.
Personal Wheelchair Budgets replaced the old NHS Wheelchair Voucher Scheme in 2019, although many people still refer to an NHS wheelchair voucher, wheelchair voucher or NHS voucher.
Depending on your needs and the options available through your local NHS wheelchair services, your Personal Wheelchair Budget may allow you to contribute towards a different wheelchair or higher-specification option like a Series 5.
For powerchairs, like the Series 5, the cost of the chair is higher than the maximum value of the voucher. However, it can be used towards your balance, alongside private funds or other grants and funding.
Every NHS trust is different, so check with your local NHS wheelchair services for eligibility and application process.
Wheelchair budgets, or NHS wheelchair vouchers, are for people with a disability or long term mobility needs. Speak to your local NHS wheelchair services to find if you qualify for a voucher
Before being awarded a budget, you’ll usually need to meet with an occupational therapist who will assess your needs. We are more than happy to support your occupational therapist with anything they need during the assessment proves.
Once you’ve been assessed and your needs are documented, the NHS wheelchair services can issue a voucher at a set value, which can be used towards a purchase.
The information on this page is for general guidance only.
NHS wheelchair vouchers and eligibility criteria can vary by location and individual circumstances.
Please contact your local NHS wheelchair service for advice specific to your situation.
After a serious childhood accident, Richard and his family wanted to find a powerchair that would suit his environment, daily routines and, of course, his personality.
Adam is a photographer and musician, whose life changed dramatically after a helicopter crash while working as an aerial photographer in Montana. The accident caused a serious brain injury and complete paralysis on the left side of his body.
Katharina has been a powerchair user for over 20 years. Energetic, determined and fiercely independent, she’s always looked for equipment that supports her lifestyle rather than limits it.
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Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions. If you can’t find an answer, please get in touch
Powerchairs and mobility scooters are very different products and it’s important that you choose the right option for your needs. A powerchair gives you much more comfort and support, particularly if you have complex postural needs, and is the better choice if you need a product for frequent use. Powerchairs also have a much smaller turning circle which means they can be used indoors and outdoors as they have far better manoeuvrability.
Yes, you can definitely travel with a powerchair! Our founder, Alex has travelled to over 70 countries with his Series 5, which has influenced a lot of the features and design of the chair. There are extra steps you need to take when travelling with a powerchair, like providing information to the airline. Check out Alex’s ultimate guide to travelling by air with a powered wheelchair here (link to air travel guide).
The Series 5 powered wheelchair has been created with just one thing in mind – freedom. Because unlike most other powerchairs on the market, the Series 5 design team is led by a powerchair user who understands your frustrations.
Our head office is based in Glasgow, Scotland but if you would like to try the Series 5 then we offer nationwide test drives. We believe that these are best done in the environments which are most important to you, so we’ll come to you! Whether that’s at your home, local park or workplace, we’re happy to visit you anywhere that is convenient to you.
Test drives can be booked at home, at work or at our office.
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