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Wheelchair supply

Posted By tireesmum

"Wheelchair supply"

About: WestMARC (Lanarkshire) / Adult Wheelchair Clinic

(as a carer),

My husband had an amputation and is much bigger than me. We asked for a wheelchair that I can lift in and out of a car and push over a ramp he can not propel over unassisted. We were refused. I feel like I am letting him down as he can not get out in the car for shopping, holidays etc. I worry that in the event of a fire or other emergency his life could be lost. Feeling very depressed.

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Response from Susan Gold, Therapy Manager, WestMARC, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 3 days ago
Susan Gold
Therapy Manager, WestMARC,
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Submitted on 04/09/2025 at 15:49
Published on Care Opinion at 15:51

I'm sorry to hear you have been refused a wheelchair. If you could please contact me directly I can see if we can assist you further.

Please contact WestMARC on 0300790 0129 and ask to speak to me directly.

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