If you require a wheelchair all or most of the time for mobility, or can walk perhaps with a walking stick or frame but are unable to cope with longer distances, a manual wheelchair might be your best option. Suitable for indoors and outdoors use.

When you're looking at wheelchairs, think about:

• whether you're going to be pushing yourself or pushed by someone else

• whether you need to use it indoors or outdoors, or both

• how comfortable it is

• how much it costs to maintain and repair

The most common types are attendant-propelled or self-propelled.

1. Attendant Propelled wheelchairs are designed to be pushed from behind by another person. They generally have smaller back wheels, so are often lighter and easier to transport. They're also easier to navigate and control for the person pushing, although they can prove more challenging than larger-wheeled chairs to mount obstacles such as kerbs.

2. Self propelled manual wheelchairs are designed to be propelled by the user. They have larger back wheels, each with an outer ‘push rim’ that you turn to control and propel the chair.

Days Whirl Attendant Wheelchair From With Vat Price £210.00 Vat Exemption Price £175.00

Compact design, ideal for use in confined spaces easily folded ideal for transportation and storage with half-folding backrest. Padded upholstery promotes ultimate comfort and detachable armrest for easy transfers.

Specifications

External width (open) Narrow: 41cm Standard: 43cm

• Seat height (front): 50cm

• Seat depth: 43cm

• Backrest height: 44cm

• Footrest length 43.5 -50cm

• Armrest height 22cm

• Wheelchair weight: 16.8 kgs

• Maximum user weight: 180 kgs (18 stone)

Days Swift Lightweight Self Propelled Wheelchair From With Vat Price £334.80 Vat Exemption Price £279.00

Chair folds up easily for storage and transportation, with half-folding backrest, quick-release rear wheels

• Full-length armrests with upholstered arm pads increase user comfort and are easy to wipe clean

• Suitable for indoors and outdoors

• Padded flame retardant upholstery

• Swing away and Detachable footrests

  Specifications

  External width (open) Narrow: 62cm Standard: 67cm Wide: 69cm

• External width (closed) 28cm

• Seat width Narrow: 41cm Standard: 46cm Wide: 51cm

• Seat depth 42cm

• Seat height (front) 51cm

• Seat height (rear) 48.5cm

• Backrest height above seat 40cm

• Armrest height above seat 23cm

• Footrest length 44-54cm

• Chair weight 12.5 kg

• Maximum user weight 115kg (18 stone)

DAYS Escape Lite Self- Propelled Wheelchair From With Vat Price £334.80 Vat Exemption Price £279.00

Easy folding frame for storage and transportation, with half-folding backrest, quick-release rear wheels

• Fitted with attendant brakes

• Padded flame retardant upholstery

• Swing away and Detachable footrests

• Puncture-proof Tyres

• Seat belt included to enhance user safety

  Specifications

• External width (open) Narrow: 62cm Standard: 64.5cm Wide: 69cm

• External width (closed) 31cm

• Seat width Narrow: 41cm Standard: 46cm Wide: 51cm

• Seat depth 41cm

• Seat height (front) 51.5cm

• Seat height (rear) 49.5cm

• Backrest height above seat 40cm

• Armrest height above seat 23cm

• Footrest length 39-49cm

• Chair weight 15.5 kg

• Maximum user weight 120kg (18 1/2 stone)

Rehasense ICON 35 LX Self- Propelled Wheelchair From With Vat Price £478.80 Vat Exemption Price £399.00

Easy folding frame for storage and transportation, with half-folding backrest, quick-release rear wheels

• Fitted with attendant brakes

• Swing away and detachable footrests

• Height adjustable padded armrests

• Chair Weight Extra Light 8.5 kg (17.75kg)

• Backrest and padded ergonomic seat ensures comfort

• Colour: Black

  Specifications

• Seat width/depth: Small 40cm Standard: 46cm Wide: 51cm

• Seat height 45cm

• Armrest height above seat 20cm

• Front wheel diameter: 17.8cm

• Rear wheel diameter: 61cm

• Maximum user weight 125kg (20 stone)

• Wheelchair length: 104cm

• Wheelchair height: 91cm

• Wheelchair width: 66cm

• Folded length: 65cm

• Folded height: 74cm

• Folded width: 37cm