How to use your British Red Cross self-propelled wheelchair

This video guide will help you get started using your wheelchair.
It includes information on how to:
- open and set up your wheelchair
- use your wheelchair safely
- turn your wheelchair, and go up and down kerbs
- fold your wheelchair when you are not using it
- put your wheelchair in a car or van
- clean your wheelchair
For more information on the British Red Cross mobility aid loan service visit: www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/borrow-a-wheelchair
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[@nicolasbreithaupt2607]

Have a nice week end. Nicolas Breithaupt Jenkins. 22 July 2023

[@johndouglas770]

There is an error, the adjustment of the leg rest shown in the video is to the angle and height, not as stated the length of the leg rest!

[@leannemayor5755]

How was that self propelled that lady looked like her arms barely reached over the arm rest. I am disabled and need a self propelled chair fro around my home

[@ANONIE47]

The wheelchair was too wide for this lady. Also, a seat cushion should be used if the chair is not being used for a brief transit.

[@ANONIE47]

I hope you were able to get a suitably sized chair 🙂 ,

[@leannemayor5755]

@@ANONIE47 thank you xo

[@ANONIE47]

The wheelchair was too wide for this lady. A seat cushion should be used if the chair is not being used for a brief transit. It is easier to turn a self-propelled chair by pulling one wheel hand rim backwards, rather than by pushing the other rim forwards. Or use both actions simultaneously 🙂 .