Wheelchairs and buggies
The WestMARC Wheelchair and Seating Service provides wheelchairs (manual and powered) and children’s buggies, with postural supports if required, to people requiring wheeled mobility that are living in the West of Scotland. Any new users must be referred by a healthcare worker (such as a Health Visitor, School Nurse or GP) or a social worker.
The main hub in in Yoker but there is also a smaller drop in facility in Motherwell: https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/westmarc/westmarc-wheelchair-seating-service/
Many parents can struggle to source a buggy that is suitable for a slightly older child, but need this for safety or mobility reasons. Some models which parents have had in the past and have found met their needs include:
- Maclaren Major Elite: https://maclarenmajorelite.co.uk/
- Special Tomato EIO Pushchair: https://www.specialtomato.com/special-tomato-eio-push-chair.html
- B.O.B. single stroller: https://www.bobgear.com/single-strollers
- Activate for Kids tandem buggy: https://activateforkids.co.uk/tandem-buggy/
Parents have found there are not many tandem buggy options; it may be easier to buy an adaptor to join together two single buggies. There are many available on sites such as Amazon from around £15 (search for double buggy adapter).