In respect of reviews we approach this in the same way as manuals, and
expect clients/carer to request review if their clinical needs change. We
are considering putting them on the annual EPIOC review in respect of
driving etc, as we would be doing this anyway if we had provided the chair
in the normal way......
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> From: Gary Williams (external)[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> Sent: 16 September 2004 10:48
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: powered wheelchair vouchers
>
> This is something we have also been considering, the replies so far have
> been useful.
> Do services issuing vouchers for powerchairs continue to review these
> users?
> What action would be taken if a user was considered no longer safe to use
> powerchair?
>
> Gary Williams
> Rehab. Eng.
> Wirral wheelchair centre
> St. Catherines hospital
> Derby Rd.
> Birkenhead
> Merseyside
> CH42 0LQ
>
> Tel 0151 604 7261
> or 07733 225606
> e-mail [log in to unmask]
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. on behalf
> of Jacqui Donaldson
> Sent: Tue 14/09/2004 09:39
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: powered wheelchair vouchers
>
>
>
> Does anyone out there who is working in wheelchair services, give out
> vouchers for powered wheelchairs. If you do have you had to address the
> situation of an individual who wants to upgrade to a class 3 vehicle
> (8mph). Do you allow it or do you stick to the remit of the nhs whereby
> we only assess for class 2 vehicles (4mph)?
>
> I'd be gratefoul for any thoughts, we don't do vouchers for powered
> chairs but were weighing up the pros and cons.
>
> Jacqui Donaldson
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Jacqui Donaldson, Occupational Therapist
> Eastern Cheshire PCT, Wheelchair Assessment Centre,
> Gawsworth Building, Blue Zone,
> District General Hospital
> Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3BL
> Tel: 01625 661064
>
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