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Wheelchair and specialist seating

Located in Doncaster.

The wheelchair and specialist seating service offers manual and powered wheelchairs, buggies, and specialised seating to assist children and adults dealing with mobility and posture challenges.

This service caters to children and adults who are registered with a Doncaster GP or reside in the Doncaster borough without GP registration, and have a permanent disability affecting mobility.

How we can help

We aim to support patients with disabilities and their caregivers by enhancing mobility to maintain independence and enhance overall quality of life.

However, it’s important to note that the service isn’t suitable for individuals requiring exclusively outdoor-powered mobility or those in nursing or residential homes needing transit wheelchairs only.

Our assessments consider an individual’s lifestyle, medical conditions, and ongoing requirements to determine the most suitable equipment.

We also provide emergency replacement service for manual provision after hours for known patients through the single point of access (SPA).

Who can we help

Do

  • provide wheelchairs to meet basic mobility need, with necessary postural and pressure care components
  • provide manual (non-powered) wheelchairs
  • provide indoor and indoor outdoor powered wheelchairs controlled by the occupant including special controls
  • provide bespoke and custom-made special seating where required
  • provide the option of a personal wheelchair budget for patients that meet the criteria

Don't

  • do not provide for school use only, the education authority funds this
  • do not provide for work use only, the Access to Work scheme funds this
  • do not provide for sporting activities only
  • do not provide in place of suitable static seating
  • do not provide for transportation purposes only
  • do not provide for children who fit in a standard retail buggy
  • do not provide to manage behaviour in someone who can walk
  • do not provide for as a form of restraint
  • do not provide electric wheelchairs for outdoor use only
  • do not provide manual wheelchairs for occasional outdoor use
  • do not provide dual control powered wheelchairs
  • do not provide attendant controlled wheelchairs
  • do not provide short term loan wheelchairs
  • do not provide for rehabilitation use only, equipment is offered after rehabilitation for long-term needs (over 6 months)
  • do not provide in care settings unless it enables independent mobility or specialist equipment is needed
  • do not provide trays unless needed for posture
  • do not provide for prison unless it supports independent mobility
  • do not provide if National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines have not been followed

Non-urgent advice: How to get help

Referrals to our service are accepted from members of the public who are registered with a Doncaster GP or who are resident in Doncaster, and have a permanent disability, affecting mobility.

Learn more eligibility for referrals and guidance on making a referral.

Once referred, we will communicate appointment details your preferred method. If the date and or time is are not convenient, please contact us and we will re-arrange it for a more convenient time for you.

Complete a self-referral form

Contact the service

You can use our online system, SystmConnect, to get in touch with us and manage many of your requests online. Learn more about SystmConnect.

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Page last reviewed: August 05, 2026
Next review due: August 05, 2027

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