Salford wheelchair service
- Who can get a wheelchair?
- How long does it take to get a wheelchair?
- How much does a wheelchair cost?
- What happens if my wheelchair breaks?
- I only need a wheelchair occasionally. Can you still help?
To get help from the Wheelchair Service you must:
- Be a permanent resident of Salford, and/or have a Salford GP
- Have a disability which affects your ability to walk
If you are not sure whether you qualify for help, contact the Wheelchair Service anyway on 0161 607 1499. If they can’t help you, they will put you in touch with people who can.
How long does it take to get a wheelchair?
- If you need a wheelchair or special seating, you will be offered an appointment for an assessment at the Wheelchair Service within 10 weeks
- Once you have been assessed you will be able to take your wheelchair away with you, if one is in stock
- If it needs to be ordered from the manufacturer, you can expect to receive it within 6 to 8 weeks
How much does a wheelchair cost?
- Once you have been assessed, Salford Wheelchair Service is completely free.
- If you prefer, you may be able to have your wheelchair allowance in the form of vouchers, to put towards buying your own wheelchair. The Wheelchair Service can advise you about this.
What happens if my wheelchair breaks?
If you have a problem with your wheelchair, you should contact us between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. You can contact us by phone, fax, email, minicom or text - see the bottom of this page. If you can't wait, then you can contact
Brighter Future Workshop Ltd
Telephone: 01695 724 361
4.30pm - 9.00pm Monday to Friday
9.00am - 9.00pm weekends and bank holidays
I only need a wheelchair occasionally. Can you still help?
- You can contact Shopmobility for short-term loan of wheelchairs and scooters, and other services.
Contacting us
Salford Disability Service
Burrows House
10 Priestley Road
Wardley Industrial Estate
M28 2LY
Telephone: 0161 607 1499
Fax: 0161 607 1412
Email: social.services@salford.gov.uk
Minicom: 0161 608 4551
Text: 07970 134894
This page was last updated on 3 October 2009
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