Bariatric Electric Wheelchairs

This powered wheelchair with front-wheel drive will accommodate people weighing up to 250 kg. This very sturdily constructed and extremely reliable XXL wheelchair combines excellent driving characteristics with optimum manoeuvrability.

Bariatric Powered Electric Wheelchairs are versatile mobility vehicles designed to get you around safely and comfortably, both indoors and outdoors. Available in a range of drive bases, seating systems and controls. Powered wheelchairs are a fantastic solution for users who stay in their wheelchair throughout the day, have restricted mobility in their hands, and are unable to transfer safely in and out of the chair easily. Electric wheelchairs are the ultimate mobility aid to travel around independently.

Guide to Choosing the Electric Wheelchair For You

Read our comprehensive guide to electric wheelchairs here. This tells you all you need to know about the various categories of electric wheelchairs, and things you should consider.

Wheelchair Seating and Postural Positioning

Seating positioning is a crucial part of selecting a wheelchair, both for comfort and support. The key to stability is a neutral pelvic position. This needs to be taken into account when fitting the seat positioning of a wheelchair. In a sitting position, the natural curves of the back and neck should be supported; and the shoulders, pelvis and knees should ideally be level. This does however depend on the individual needs of the user, and whether they have postural control – the ability to control their body position. The seat position also needs to sit over the wheelchair’s centre of gravity – just in front of the wheelchair’s rear wheels.

Powered Wheelchair Assessments

Sync Living has a team of wheelchair and seating specialists who work with healthcare professionals such as OTs, to provide assessments and technical support. If you are interested, you can read what is involved in a powered wheelchair assessment here.

Wheelchair Healthcare Advice

If you think you could benefit from a wheelchair all or most of the time, ask a GP, physiotherapist or occupational therapist to refer you to your local wheelchair service for an assessment. They’ll advise if you need a wheelchair and if so, what type. It is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional to assist in the decision making process.

There are a number of factors to consider including your body type, skin condition, posture and strength. If you have a health condition that is likely to progress with time, it’s a good idea to take account of your possible future needs when choosing a wheelchair, too.

Trade-In Scheme

If you have an old or unused mobility scooter or wheelchair, we can help with our trade-in scheme. This is all a part of our service to you; helping you save money, and making your life easier. Where we’re not able to resell scooters, we will ensure that the key components including batteries are recycled, in a push to help mitigate our environmental impact.