Wheelchair Service – Warrington

General introduction

The Warrington Wheelchair Service provides assessment of mobility needs, pressure care and postural support in a wheeled device.

The service provides the appropriate mobility equipment which allows patients to be mobile both in and outdoors.

Children's service

The wheelchair service will offer:

specialist assessment
advice and intervention based on clinical need
an individual management plan developed and agreed with the young person, parents and carers as appropriate
evaluation of outcomes and future plans

Families can expect:

expert assessment of their child’s mobility and postural clinical needs
to be fully involved in the assessment process, equipment planning and treatment plan
a plan with clear, measurable goals and expected outcomes
goals that link directly to mobility needs
wheelchair staff contributing to Education, Health and Care plans and reviews for children and young people with additional needs where required
signposting to other agencies and services where appropriate and with family consent
advice and support for wheelchair equipment where relevant and clinically appropriate

How to access this service

Initial referrals are made by professionals who gain the patient’s consent and complete the referral form.

Equipment is issued to patients who have long term mobility problems due to medical conditions and physical disability.

Equipment is issued to meet their basic mobility requirements and associated postural and pressure needs.

Patients can request a re-assessment of their mobility needs following initial referral to the service by calling us.

Wheelchair repairs and maintenance

Repairs for manual and powered wheelchairs will be responded to within three working days. Emergency repairs should be responded to within 24 working hours.

Repairs can be brought into the service if required from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.00pm.