Wheelchair Service

The Camden & Islington Wheelchair Service, based at the Peckwater Centre, supplies wheelchairs to children and adults in need.

To be eligible for a wheelchair, you must have a long-term mobility problem that will last for six months or more and be registered with a GP in Camden or Islington boroughs. You can be referred to the service by your GP or by another health professional – for example, a consultant, nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or social worker.

Health Professionals can access the Wheelchair referral forms here

If you already use one of our wheelchairs but it no longer meets your needs, you can contact the team for a review. We offer free maintenance and repair for wheelchairs provided by the service.

Contact

• For maintenance and repairs, contact our contractor, Millbrook healthcare (Tel) 0845 293 8481, (Fax) 0870 428 6303, email service@millbrookhealthcare.co.uk
  
  
• For general information on the wheelchair service contact
  (Tel) 020 3317 5040 or email candi.wheelchairservice@nhs.net
  The service is open between 9am and 5pm daily.

Useful Links

Scootability - for service users who require a powerchair for OUTDOOR mobility only (ie for people who are still mobile within their home).

The Scootability scheme, run by Camden and Islington council, provides powered wheelchairs and scooters for free on a short term loan basis.  The scooters and powerchairs are available to borrow from 1 to 4 days at a time, and will be delivered to and picked up from the service user's home. The scheme can also provide powerchair training and custom made ramps for eligible users who may require them.

Service users should contact Scootability direct for further information or an application form.

Phone: 0207 974 2420 or 0207 974 2039
Email:  scootability@camden.gov.uk
Website: www.camden.gov.uk/scootability

Disabled Living Foundation - for service users interested in the private purchase or loan of wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories.

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of daily living equipment and mobility products for disabled adults and children, older people, their carers and families. The DLF can help service users find independent living solutions that enable them to stay active and improve their quality of life.

Helpline - 0845 130 9177
Main switchboard - 0207 289 6111
Email: info@dlf.org.uk Website: www.dlf.org.uk

Your information, Your rights

For information about accessing your health record and your rights concerning personal data, please refer to Your Information, Your Rights leaflet.

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