http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/feed.xml Latest News, Updates and Articles from UK Wheelchairs en-gb http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchairs/esteem-ultra-alloy-self-propel-wheelchair http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchairs/esteem-ultra-alloy-self-propel-wheelchair A wheelchair with multi adjusting facilities and superb modern design with super soft upholstery made from easy clean material with unrivalled comfort sleek curved design with a sporty look.... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchairs/esteem-deluxe-self-propel-alloy-wheelchair http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchairs/esteem-deluxe-self-propel-alloy-wheelchair The Esteem Deluxe modular lightweight wheelchair which can be built in different ways. This wheelchair is equipped with a wide range of adjustments, which makes the base version easily adjustable to the individual demands of the user.... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/choosing-the-right-paediatric-wheelchair http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/choosing-the-right-paediatric-wheelchair There is a wide variety of paediatric wheelchairs available on the market today. Each wheelchair is made to suit the requirements of its individual user. Choosing the perfect wheelchair, especially for a child, may be difficult as there are many... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/basics-of-electric-wheelchairs http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/basics-of-electric-wheelchairs A mobile device which will facilitate a disabled or sick individual to move about is identified as a wheelchair. This mechanism resembles a chair which is mounted upon an array of wheels and is propelled either by way of electricity or manually... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/choosing-a-wheelchair-carrier http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/choosing-a-wheelchair-carrier The selection of a wheelchair carrier to fit on your automobile can be a straightforward decision once you determine what you require and the model and style which would be most advantageous to you... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/maintaining-wheelchairs http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/maintaining-wheelchairs Because physically disabled individuals are heavily dependent on their wheelchairs, it is necessary to know how to properly maintain the wheelchair. A wheelchair is an expensive piece of equipment... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/parts-of-the-wheelchair http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/parts-of-the-wheelchair Here we take a look at some of the major parts of any standard wheelchair and customised wheelchairs. Each section will inform you how to make sure you have the right part on your wheelchair and why it is important to have it... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/interacting-with-wheelchair-users http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/interacting-with-wheelchair-users You would think that by now people in the streets know how to interact with a wheelchair user. And yet everywhere, for some inexplicable reason, the presence of a wheelchair makes non wheelchair users uncomfortable... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/wheelchair-seat-cushion-types http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/wheelchair-seat-cushion-types Depending on the type of wheelchair seat cushion they can cost anything between £20 to £200. When choosing your seating requirements there are three main types of wheelchair cushions to consider... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/purchasing-wheelchair-lift-ramps http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/purchasing-wheelchair-lift-ramps Wheelchair lift ramps can make the life of a wheelchair user a lot easier. The majority of wheelchair lift ramps are made of some form of durable material and can aid anyone using any kind of manual wheelchair or electric wheelchair... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/exercising-in-your-wheelchair http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/exercising-in-your-wheelchair To prevent muscle atrophy it is important for a wheelchair user to get the body moving. There are special exercises a wheelchair user can carry out from their wheelchair... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/wall-guards-for-wheelchairs http://www.uk-wheelchairs.co.uk/wheelchair/wheelchair-info/p3/wall-guards-for-wheelchairs The homes of physically disabled individuals have to accommodate for the wheelchair user. Each area should be accessible for the wheelchair user and the wheelchair should be able to be used around the home without any problems... Fri, 11 Jul 2007 16:22:32 GMT