Wheelchair Service
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.
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Eligibility
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
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
Who can refer: GP, Nurse
EMIS referral
Send by: e referral, email — <p>Refer directly via EMIS.<br /> If unable to refer via EMIS, a referral form is available from <br /> <a href="https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/resources-for-referrers ">https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/resources-for-referrers </a></p> <p>For queries regarding referrals contact the service on <a href="tel:020 7683 4250">020 7683 4250</a> or <br /> <a href="http://huh-tr.wheelchairservice@nhs.net ">huh-tr.wheelchairservice@nhs.net </a><br /> </p>