We do much the same as Jaqui.
Alan Kendrick
Wheelchair Service Manager/Therapist
Clinical Lead Lorenzo
0161 331 5240
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>Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:37:44 +0100
>From: Jacqui Donaldson <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Special Wheelchair Controls and Computer Access
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>What do you define as special wheelchair controls? We would provide
>what is needed, to enable someone who has the ability to control their
>own chair. We would look at any type of switch, joystick, scanner and
>utilise any funtional ability. This would all come under the wheelcahir
>service budget. Assessments are done by RE and OT and RE would sort out
>any modifications needed to controls and positioning thereof.
>
>Does this help?
>
>Jacqui Donaldson etc.
>
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>
>Jacqui Donaldson, Occupational Therapist
>Central and Eastern Cheshire PCT, Wheelchair Assessment Centre,
>Gawsworth Building, Blue Zone,
>District General Hospital
>Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3BL
>Tel: 01625 661064
>
>>>> [log in to unmask] 04/16/07 10:08 am >>>
>I'm interested in the national picture on this, could people let me
>know
>on/off list:
>
>a) Are special wheelchair controls regularly funded within your area -
>if
>so, who funds them.
>b) Who assess, provides and reviews the controls and what 'level' of
>equipment is considered.
>
>1) Is computer access equipment regularly funded within your area - if
>so,
>who funds it?
>2) Who assess, provides and reviews the computer access equipment and
>what
>'level' of equipment is considered.
>
>If I get a few answers i'll summarise them and report on the WIKI. I'm
>interested since these are areas of EAT not covered by traditional
>budgets
>and frameworks.
>
>Cheers.
>
>Simon
>
>Senior Clinical Scientist
>Assistive Technology Team
>www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk <http://www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk/>
>
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>Dept of Medical Physics
>Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust
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>Barnsley
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