E-Motion

Ok I think I would give this a go  http://www.davincimobility.co.uk/

Lightweight with the e-motion powered wheels.

If you are reading BG - I wonder if you think this would be viable with hand/shoulder and the in-between bits issues with EDS?

I reckon if wheelchair services provided these they would in fact end up cheaper than the big bulky models they favour?

Having looked at some of the other options my head is spinning now and fancy some country parks and proper offroading - the options are out there.  How come wheelchair services still live in the dark ages.

My preference I think would be for the E-motion (see details below).

description below from website - funky or what.  

E-motion power wheels fitted turning a self propelling wheelchair into a power wheelchair,  Ask for a free quotation. 

E-Motion powered wheels E-motion reduces manual effort up to 80%. Simply maneuver as a manual wheelchair. Applying pressure to the push-rims engages the power-assist motors to help you with your everyday travels. If you are not ready for a power chair, but have worn out shoulders at the end of the day and would like to benefit from motor assistance, then try e-motion powered wheels and feel the difference for yourself!   *(at the end of the day ha ha ha)

With e-motion powered wheels on your manual wheelchair you can conquer steep hills and ramps with ease, go longer distances without becoming tired or achy, and be more active.

80% less effort than self propelling - would I be able to push enough I ask myself.

This is what my GP was talking about and he said 'S.............' they should provide one like this.  I will look forward to your feedback on wheelchair services!  He knows me well and knows that despite the fact that I will no doubt not get very far with an appropriate powered chair as 'he' has deemed necessary and told them so!  I will give them a run for their money.

I have I must admit thought about cancelling the whole assessment - but as there is a waiting list anyhow I am sure I may muster up some gumption to challenge some of their seemingly archaic working practice!

Despite the fact that the GP has already told wheelchair services that this type of wheelchair would be suitable my guess is that this particular service provides -fuck off chairs that don't fit in normal sized houses!  Is there a whole load of people out there relying on carers to push them about when really if WCS moved with the times things would be different.  Or people getting indoor power chairs which  because the rules state they have to in order to eventually get an inside/outside chair.  I fear I am repeating myself now.  I promise I won't post about wheelchairs for a while yet as you may guess they are on my mind a little right now.

Steph - thank you for your comment - I could not agree more! 

BG - Please do let me know if your local wheelchair services department has changed at all and how you get on.  I don't think my house is big enough either for a power chair - in fact I am not sure many people's are.

I have a feeling that I may have to do that thing I abhor for so many reasons and beg parents for a loan.............


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