Wheelchairs – Buyer’s Checklist
This Checklist should help to identify your needs, clarify the extent of your abilities and highlight the main aspects of any Wheelchair that’s caught your interest.
Ideally it’s best used after reading our Wheelchairs – Buyers Guide and referring to it for more in-depth guidance.
We recommend you print this Checklist and mark it up where applicable so you have it to hand when looking Model information online and/or asking questions of a sales representative in a shop.
Step 1 – Consider Your Needs
Trips you’ll be taking:
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Inside and around your home
Day to day trips like shopping, travelling to local amenities etc
Indoor environments outside your home like museums, clubs, libraries, theatre etc
Parks & Countrysides etc
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Frequency of trips:
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More or less everyday
Once a week
Several times a week
A few times a month
Requirement to use a bag or basket
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Yes / No / Maybe
Terrain you’ll encounter:
Pavements
Rough Paths
Uneven Surfaces
Roads
Curbs
Hills
Grass
Slopes
Cobblestones
Requirement to fold or disassemble the Wheelchair to:
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Stow in a car boot, people carrier etc
Yes / No / Maybe
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Stow in a confined space
Yes / No / Maybe
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Carry, use or stow on public transport
Yes / No / Maybe
Step 2 – Consider Your Abilities
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The extent and limits of your vision and motor skills to safely handle the controls of the Wheelchair
Good / OK / Not Good
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The extent and limits of your strength, stability and sense of balance to safely port and handle the Wheelchair
Good / OK / Not Good
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The amount of assistance you might need to port and safely stow the Wheelchair
A Lot / Some / None
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Your weight (each Wheelchair has a Maximum Weight Capacity)
Kg / St lbs
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Available space to securely and easily stow the Wheelchair
Ample / Limited
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Ability to handle and charge the Battery (if you’re using a Powerchair)
Good / OK / Not Good
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Available power points to charge the Battery (if you’re using a Powerchair)
Yes / No / Maybe
Step 3 Consider the Wheelchair
Complete Model details and focus on the Features & Elements below:
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| Wheelchair Type: Manual Self Propelled / Attendant Propelled / Electric Powered |
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Features & Elements:
Dimensions (Folded)
Dimensions (Unfolded)
Ground Clearance
Maximum Slope
Max Weight Capacity
Portability
Folds / Disassembles
Seating
Terrain
Turning Circle
Tyres (Solid)
Tyres (Inflatable)
Wheelchair Weight
Adjustable Backrest
Adjustable Seating
Armrests
Attendant Push Grips
Backrest Height
Backrest Pouch / Bag
Brakes
Colours
Comfort & Handling
Cup Holder
Elevating Legrests
Front Basket
Front Wheel Size
Headrest
Heaviest Part
Heel Loops
Oxygen Tank Holder
Rear Basket / Bag
Safety Harness
Seat Depth
Seat Height
Seat Width
Seat-to-Floor Height
Security Key / D Frame
Stabilizer Wheels
Stick/Cane Holder
Suspension
Swing-away Footrests
Swivel Seat
Upholstery
USB Port
Walker/Rollator Holder
Water Resistance
Weather Cover
Spare Parts
Delivery / Setup
Insurance
Maintenance
Payment Terms
Refunds / Returns
Repairs / Servicing
Warranty
Powered Wheelchairs:
Joystick Control
Alarm
Airline Friendly
Battery Charge Time
Battery Size
Battery Type
Battery Charging
Battery Wattage
Battery Weight
Breakdown Recovery
Class 2 & 3 Types
Controls
Drive Wheel Size
Fast Charging
Front Lights Horn
Lights
Motor Wattage
Performance Indicator
Attendant Control
Range
Rear Lights
Reverse Gear
Top Speed
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