City and Hackney Wheelchair Service

Wheelchairs for long term use to increase patients mobility and independence.

More information: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/wheelchair-service

Referral:

Refer via EMIS

Leaflet for patients: Viewable in Downloads section.

Write a review of the Wheelchair Service:

www.iwantgreatcare.org/wheelchairservices/city-hackneywheelchair-service​

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

• registered with a GP in the Borough of Hackney or City of London
• have a medical condition which results in a long term, permanent need for a wheelchair
• require the wheelchair for regular use
• have no, or a reduced, ability to walk
• are able to independently propel the wheelchair or have carers who are able to push or supervise the use of the wheelchair safely

Exclusions

We are unable to assess for a wheelchair for clients who;

• require a wheelchair for short term use of less than six months
• are in hospital completing rehabilitation
• are living in a nursing home/ residential home and require an attendant-propelled wheelchair to move around
• require a powered wheelchair for use outdoors only

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs, Nurses