Document summary
| This report is one of three research reports produced by the Wheelchair Alliance and funded by the Motability Foundation to carry out research into what would improve wheelchair provision in England.
The first report, published in September 2022, provided evidence and data on the scale of current issues in wheelchair provision, highlighting particular areas of concern. The second report, published in December 2023, looked at the value of a wheelchair and found that the provision of high-quality wheelchairs can not only have a significant beneficial impact on disabled people’s lives but also lead to financial benefits for the NHS and society. This report has provided the actions that the Wheelchair Alliance believes should be implemented to ensure the effective commissioning of wheelchair services that benefit wheelchair users, wheelchair service providers and funders. To inform these recommendations the Wheelchair Alliance carried out both qualitative engagement with wheelchair users and other stakeholders, quantitative analysis of primary and secondary data and an evidence review. As well as providing some priority recommendations to improve wheelchair provision the report also sets out suggestions on the next steps and how the Wheelchair Alliance could support the delivery of these actions. |
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