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Wheelchair support

Referral for wheelchair services

  1. Wheelchair need identified by healthcare professional.
  2. If you meet the criteria:
    • complete wheelchair referral form
  3. If you do not meet criteria:
    • service explains why the criteria are not met
    • offer advice on hire or self-purchase options
    • signpost to financial support if needed

Wheelchair provision guide

NHS Doncaster wheelchair provision includes:

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

Wheelchair hire and self-purchase

There are numerous places to hire or self-purchase a wheelchair and we have listed below several options.

Hire a wheelchair

Dial Doncaster
Red Cross

Self-purchase a wheelchair

Eden mobility
Clark and Partners
Live well
Mobility Extra
Care co

We would advise that you check the weight limit and if anything bespoke or any concerns use a recognised mobility shop or supplier and ask for two opinions.

Page last reviewed: April 22, 2025
Next review due: April 22, 2026

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