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Bedfordshire & Luton Wheelchair Service

The Wheelchair Service provides the framework to clinically assess and then provide appropriate wheelchairs with associated equipment to patients with a long-term need, (long term defined as six months plus) who require a wheelchair for all their mobility both indoors and outdoors and who may also have postural and pressure care issues.


Once provision is established, the Wheelchair Service will support the equipment provided and will offer reassessment as required.
The service works with children over 36 months and adults who have a long term condition.
The service undertakes individual assessments to identify mobility needs and supply the appropriate equipment. Assessments are completed in our clinic.

In addition the service:

  • Provides bespoke adaptations to wheelchairs either ‘in–house’ or through a rehabilitation engineer
  • Utilises specialist technicians to assist therapists, check stock in and out, and respond to urgent domiciliary specialist seating

For occasional users or those who need a manual wheelchair for outdoor mobility (please contact OneCall 0845 6024064 or LICRS 01582 709067)

Who to contact

Telephone

Where to go

Name
Steppingley Hospital
Address
Ampthill Road
Steppingley
Bedford
Postcode
MK45 1AB
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday 09.00 – 16.30
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon

Other Details

Availability

Referral required
Yes
Referral Details

Access to the service for new clients not known to the service is via a qualified health care professional referral.  the following:

·         GP
·         Healthcare professional (hospital)
·         Physiotherapy
·         Occupational Therapy
·         Education Staff
·         Social Services

Patients known to the service can make contact directly for re-assessment.
We do not accept new referrals from non- qualified health professionals, education, support agencies or social work teams.

Age Bands
11-14 years old
18-25 years old
Parents and carers
15-17 years old
0-4 years old
5-10 years old