Wheelchair or Mobility Scooter.....

Well, that looks quite impressive, and it`s a fair price - does 20 miles a go, and is height adjustable..... looks like it fits the bill.
Have you ordered it yet? Will you need to organise any ramps to get it in and out of the house?

 

Looks just right.

You could put a bid in for this one.

Drive Sunfire Plus GT Powerchair Electric Wheelchair | eBay

Starting price £120. Located in London. Looks in excellent condition. Vendor has 100% feedback. Says it's only been used "lightly" for six months. Probably a sad story behind that.

 

That looks good FC. The seat is well padded too so you won't get a numb bum.

 

I have had experience now with teo people who had strokes that left them hemiplegic. If you are needing the use of a hoyer lift, don't even think about a scooter.

@shiney 's suggestjon of renting a motorized wheelchair makes the most sense. It is also the safest option because the lift needs to surround/clear your mobility device. Those scooter controls will cause lots of obstacles. If it is for the short term, ugly and practical works better than racy.

I spent a few years helping a dear friend who had to use both a wheelchair and a lift. And I was with him 200 days out of each year. I witnessed the physical challenges in providing mobility. I was unable to help him physically but I did help him deal emotionally with being reduced to dependence on others and facilitating the purchase of any equipment that would help in his day to day life.

I am very glad to hear that you are expecting to recover.

 

I liked to read that bit. Stay positive and plod - you`ll get there

 

That power chair will take up a lot less space than a scooter - should work so much better if travelling by bus

 

Hello @Fat Controller it's nice to have you back with us

I can't understand why you haven't got a zimmer frame with a seat to wrest after a while?

IF you need something for going out side and travelling then I recommend an 8mph Electric mobility scooter, as they're faster and can take hills quicker plus going for the solid larger wheels are a lot better and if you go for second hand by from a company where they've been serviced and you get 6mths guarantee...not from another individual in case break system or battery is on it's way out or the pressure handle to move them forward.

You can buy the new fold up ones for in a car but don't go there as they're not good with balance and if you do decide to buy one make sure it's a 4 wheel one...your on solid ground.

 

I used a three wheeled Stirlong scooter for a while. It caused me so much more back pain, I stopped using it. It has now fallen into a state of disrepair.

My late wife Valerie soon followed me, needing a means of getting around. She had an ordinary wheelchair that sadly was nicked along with our car. She als had a S/H powered wheelchair. This could be used indoors, but it was a nightmare to dismantle for the car boot, that had two sets of controls, one for the disabled person and a handle bar set for a carer. This also now lies dead in the out building.

It is difficult to say which would be your best choice. Perhaps a visit to a local mobility shop might help. Comes the time when we have to trust others to help and advise. I truly wish you all the best.

 

Do you have a local Help for Heroes Charity shop near bye
I have, and unfortunately they have lots of good quality scooters and chairs for sale at realistic prices ie:- bought £4k for sale £200
(reason the original young military owner has passed, the forces do not transfer just issue/charity buys new)

My ex wife is disabled and for many years we had two scooters one that she could travel to the town on, and one for local as it would get into smaller local shops, and more importantly allow us to travel on holidays and cruises/flights You have to make sure it has the right battery for that as air transport will not take ion batts

If buying second hand off ebay bear in mind that if the batteries are not good a new set is about £200

Best sources HFH/Salvation army charity shop/e-bay

Just my two penneth

Jack McH