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Paul
Paul has been provided with JW11 Power Wheels to help assist mobility.
Paul says: “Prior to receiving my JW11 Wheels, I was only able to go out in my car when I knew I didn’t have to get out of it, or if my partner, Sharon was with me. Now using the wheels everyday, I can actually get into my local shop. I have really started to look on the positive side of life and can actually do things for myself, rather than others doing it for me. Both Sharon and I now have a life and I thank you so much for everything that you have done for us”.
Martin
Martin lives with his wife, Margaret, who is unable to assist him in anyway. He has extreme problems with his leg and is unable to walk any distance. Even short distances leave him breathless.
Martin wishes to gain independence with the use of the DMA Mini 4 Scooter.
Martin says: “I was unable to get out and about prior to receiving my scooter without someone pushing me”.
Sandra
Sandra is a paraplegic; she is paralysed from the waist down and has no use in her left arm. Sandra was unable to get out and about without assistance.
The KP25 power chair with right hand control has given Sandra independence in life rather than relying on others.
Sandra says: “I was unable to go out of the house on my own and was totally reliant on other peoples help, but now after receiving my power chair, my daughter does not need to go everywhere with me”.
Thomasina
Thomasina suffers from COPD, Brittle type Asthma 2, Osteoporosis, Arthiritis and Spondulitous of the neck. She is a very weak person due to these conditions and finds it difficult to walk.
The KP25 power chair fitted with right hand control allows her to achieve some measure of independence.
Thomasina says:“Prior to receiving my power chair, I could only get out and about if accompanied by one of my children. I now am able to visit friends at their houses, rather than they come to me. My daughter and son now no longer need to be at my side all of the time. The power chair has been a God send”.
Claire
Claire suffers from Cerebral Palsy. She is able to walk but with extreme difficulty and her hands are permanently contorted.
Claire’s powered chair with right hand ‘golfball’ joystick control allows her easy use on a daily basis.
Claire says:“I was restricted to only being able to go out when my Mother or Father were able to take me. I cannot tell you how much this wheelchair has changed my life. It has made me so much more independent and has given my self esteem a big boost. My family and friends no longer need to push me. I can go out shopping and to the pub on my own. I intend to go to Alton Towers at the end of March".
Dot
Prior to receiving the Wheelchair, Dot could only get out once or twice a week if she had assistance. She now regularly goes out, often to the local shops.
Dot says: “Being a sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis, my condition will not improve, but my wheelchair has made my life easier. I use the wheelchair about 3 or 4 times per week and now do not need so much assistance to just pop to the shops. The pressure has been taken off my husband. I‘m so grateful to the Wheelchair Fund … Thank you.”
Mr Waterford
Before he received his Wheelchair, Mr Waterford found it almost impossible to get out of his home. He now goes out nearly every day and has found the Wheelchair very beneficial, not just to himself, but by making life easier for his family and friends.
Mr Waterford Says: “I use my wheelchair most days and can now go shopping with my wife. I get out a lot more than I used to, which has really improved my life.”
Mr Appleby
Without a suitable Wheelchair, Mr Appleby and his wife were only able to get out once a week. Following careful equipment assessment from the Wheelchair Fund, Mr Appleby now has a Wheelchair that enables him to go out often with his wife.
Mr Appleby Says: “The Wheelchair has really helped us. Some of the local areas are very hilly and this chair makes it a lot easier for us. We get out and about a lot more than we did.”
Robert
A small powered chair provides Robert with increased mobility around his home. Previously he hardly ever ventured out.
Robert Says: “I’m very grateful to the Wheelchair Fund for arranging my chair, it’s helped me become more independent and does everything I need from it.”
Mr Stead
A mobility scooter has helped Mr Stead get out on his own every day, where previously he would only have been able to go out once or twice a week. He now regularly uses the scooter to go to shops and church.
Mr Stead Says: ”I can go out in any weather, any time of day or evening. So I can see friends and family more often, without having to wait for them to come to me.”
Elizabeth
Prior to receiving her equipment from the Wheelchair Fund, Elizabeth would only go out once or twice in a month, she can now get out at least every week.
Elizabeth Says: ”Having this equipment from the Wheelchair Fund has taken the pressure off my husband who has a heart condition and found it difficult to help me get out. We are now able to go on holiday which has really helped us both.”
Beverley
Only able to walk a short distance, Beverley has had to rely on her mother and father to take her out. Although they help a great deal, the Wheelchair provided has helped them, particularly with hills and inclines.
Beverley Says: ”I use the Wheelchair every week when I go shopping, but it is great when there is good weather and we go on walks and holiday. It has helped my Mum and Dad very much in being able to manoeuvre me about outside, especially on long walks and with all the hills and slopes.”
Samantha
Greater independence is what Samantha has achieved with her Wheelchair allowing her to go places on her own without being a burden on her parents.
Samantha Says: ”I feel more independent now that I have my Wheelchair and a lot better when I can get out into the fresh air. I now have the chance to go to a local day centre and it gives my mum and dad more time as they now don’t have to take me everywhere.”
Mr Sherrington
Mr Sherrington has difficulty walking and his wife was worried that he wasn’t able to get out of the house. With equipment from the Wheelchair Fund he now has the confidence and self esteem to get out as much as he can, weather permitting!
Mr Sherrington Says: ”I can now get out to local shops and see neighbours. My wife is happy to see me getting about more. The Wheelchair is just what I need, enabling me to get about more.”
Hilda
Hilda is elderly and frail and has the use of a manual wheelchair, but her husband found it difficult to push and control due to his own health problems. Hilda’s wheelchair was adapted with a power pack to assist pushing and control. Previously only able to get out once a week, Hilda and her husband can now get out more often.
Hilda. Says: ”We are now able to get out and about, it's a great help to my husband, who is my sole carer, and finds it hard to push a manual wheelchair.”