Wheelchair Superstore is an independent UK guide to wheelchairs, ramps and mobility accessories. Start with the section that matches your situation: each guide explains what to measure and compare before you buy, using manufacturer details and UK guidance from the NHS and GOV.UK.
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Electric and Power Wheelchairs
Compare motorised chairs by weight, folding size, range and who controls them.
- Electric wheelchairs: how to compare them
- Lightweight folding electric wheelchairs
- Folding power wheelchairs
- The lightest electric wheelchairs
- Powered wheelchairs for outdoor use
- Attendant-controlled power wheelchairs
- Small electric wheelchairs for indoors
- Lower-cost electric wheelchairs
Lightweight and Folding Wheelchairs
Manual chairs that are easier to lift, fold and store.
- Lightweight folding wheelchairs
- Lightweight wheelchairs
- Lightweight self-propelled wheelchairs
- Small folding wheelchairs
- Transit wheelchairs pushed by a carer
Wheelchairs for Older Adults
Comfort, easy handling and support for older users and their carers.
- Comfortable wheelchairs for older adults
- Lightweight wheelchairs for older adults
- Reclining wheelchairs for older adults
Bariatric, Tall and Larger Users
Wider seats, higher weight limits and longer frames.
- Bariatric wheelchairs
- Wheelchairs for a heavier person
- Electric wheelchairs for a heavier person
- Wheelchairs for tall people
Children’s Wheelchairs
Chairs and accessories sized for children, with parents and carers in mind.
Reclining, Tilt and Leg Support
Seating that changes position, and support for legs and feet.
- Reclining wheelchairs
- Wheelchairs that recline and tilt
- Wheelchairs with elevating leg rests
- Wheelchair leg boards
All-Terrain and Outdoor
Chairs and scooters for grass, gravel, beaches and rough paths.
Wheelchair Ramps
Ramps for doorsteps, thresholds, steps and vehicles, and how to get the gradient right.
- Wheelchair ramp angles and gradients
- Threshold ramps
- Portable wheelchair ramps
- Temporary wheelchair ramps
- Ramps for a single step
- Step ramps for older adults
- Car wheelchair ramps
Cars and Travel
Getting a wheelchair or scooter into, onto or behind a car.
- Wheelchair carriers for cars
- Wheelchair carriers for small cars
- Car carriers for mobility scooters
- Choosing a car for a wheelchair user
Comfort and Everyday Accessories
Cushions, bags, trays and the small things that make daily use easier.
- Wheelchair cushions
- Gel wheelchair cushions
- Wheelchair bags
- Wheelchair lap trays
- Wheelchair footrest parts
- Wheelchair wall protectors
- Portable wheelchair showers
- Wheelchair cup holders
Help with Costs and Assessments
If you need a chair for regular or long-term use, the NHS wheelchair service or an occupational therapist can assess seating and posture. The NHS explains walking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters, and GOV.UK covers financial help for disabled people, including VAT relief on some mobility equipment.
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