Comments on: Powerchairs Aren’t Just For Elderly People

By: Leo

Leo — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:21:42 +0000

This post really resonated with me! It’s refreshing to see someone talk openly about the misconceptions around mobility aids. Thank you for helping to break the stigma and advocate for better understanding of the needs of younger individuals who use powerchairs

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:22:51 +0000

In reply to Pippa Stacey. Thanks!

By: Pippa Stacey

Pippa Stacey — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:37:05 +0000

In reply to Alison.

Hiya! I’ve never really used a scooter so can’t really compare the two, but the power-chair just seemed like the best fit for me and my needs – mine does struggle a bit up the steepest hills, but one of the things I was worried about with a scooter was holding the arm position needed to drive them whereas I was immediately comfortable in even the most affordable power-chair. That said, I know lots of people with ME/CFS manage really well with them! My best recommendation is to test drive both and see what works best for you!

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:56:18 +0000

Thanks for your post. I’ve been debating getting a scooter on and off for a while.
Curious why you chose a power chair over a scooter, and whether they’re any good with hills. Living in Sheffield, it’s one of the things putting me off.

By: Pippa Stacey

Pippa Stacey — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:51:59 +0000

In reply to Lisa Dunn. I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you for reading Lisa!

By: Lisa Dunn

Lisa Dunn — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:32:45 +0000

Thankyou for your post I’m 49 years old for the past 10 years been using a scooter but my health been getting worse i was in to minds about a powerchair but now I’m investing in one This has helped me a lot

By: Pippa

Pippa — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:50:12 +0000

In reply to Claire Freeman. Your research sounds so interesting, wishing you all the best with it Claire. And thank you so much for the kind words!

By: Claire Freeman

Claire Freeman — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:49:22 +0000

hi pippa, great blog:-) I felt the same when I needed to start using a power wheelchair, I’m doing my PhD exploring power wheelchair discourses, in order to understand why people, like myself, are reluctant to use them, despite needing to. Anyway, thanks for sharing, I do agree that seeing others on social media made me feel less self conscious about my spinal impairment. Hugs from New Zealand xo

By: Pippa

Pippa — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:20:23 +0000

In reply to Wendy Harrison.

Thank you so much for reading Wendy, and I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. I’d recommend Scope’s grants search (https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/grants-checker/) and in the meantime, it may be worth seeing if there’s a Shopmobility service who can lend out mobility aids near you: http://nfsuk.org/. Take care x

By: Wendy Harrison

Wendy Harrison — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:51:13 +0000

Fantastic blog. As a manual wheelchair user myself. I’m now struggling as My husband ended our marriage and i can’t use my chair at all. I don’t have savings and wondered about grants to help with costs. I’m feeling stuck in my home now and my confidence is disappearing fast. Any advice would be great.