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I have to have an operation on 11 July after it I can't use my crutches for 4 to 6 weeks. this means I lose my mobility. Does anyone know where I can get awheelchair on loan (and not pay large amounts of money as I wont be in work - no work no pay)?

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Oh I live in Redbridge Essex.

You could try the Red Cross, there are lots of branches around the country. I hired a chair from them a few years ago, and I think it was a case of paying a nominal fee, and then giving them a donation of what you could afford / thought it was worth.

Hope you get sorted.

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Thanks. I tried the red cross and was told I need to pay £100 refundable deposti and then a fee every week. £100 will keep food in my cupboard for the four weeks unfortunately. But Thanks x

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Ah. Not so good. Maybe different branches have different policies, or maybe they have changed - I had mine about 9 or 10 years ago. Maybe you could also try your local OH department. They might do equipment loans. Good luck with the search - I hope you find something.

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harvey12

have you tried asking the hospital for a loan of a chair they should help you

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getactive

Our doctors surgery have some they lend out hope you manage to find one that is free. Take care x

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poppy-03

hi if you ask your Gp to refere you to the wheelchair service they should be able to give you a wheelchair for the length of time you need one and it's free. Also you could phone the consultant secretary who is doing your op and ask her if a wheelchair will be supplied to you after your op

hugs poppy xx

I would try doctor or there reseptionist they will know ot the hospital to see if you can lend one however in some places you can hire them quiet cheeply .. good luck gentle dyslexic hugs

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Tibby3a

Hi all

I ended up having to get PALS involoved this morning and suprise suprise, my GP is ringing me back after 4.00 today. Three journeys to the doctor and a few telephone calls to the receptionist didn't work for me but the one phone call from PALS did. I have no emotion left its all been taken away the more I have to do with my GP and the polyclinic.

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Lima6MCT

Shopmobility may be able to help with a wheelchair for inexpensive short term hire. Not sure about your area but know they have a hire facility at the ones I use here in Fife.

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Tibby3a

I went to shopmobility and they asked if I recieved high rate DLA, the moment I said no he was not really interested and started to tell me all sorts of things, out of politeness I listenend until another person came in and I excused myself and made a hasty exit. But thanks anyway.

i live in muswell hill and have a spare one you can borrow indefinately...... please email me or call me on 02088837754 have patience and ring back if i dont answer petal

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