Written Question · S2W-12524 · Session 2
What its policy is on the provision of wheelchairs to people over 25 stone in weight.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what its policy is on the provision of wheelchairs to people over 25 stone in weight.
The answer
Assessment and decisions on wheelchair provision for individuals are matters for the five Scottish Mobility and Rehabilitation Services centres.
A recent seminar held by the Scottish Seating and Wheelchair Group, which includes representatives from the five centres as well as wheelchair users, highlighted the need for further discussion within the Scottish Rehabilitation Technology Providers Forum (SCOTRET) of the issues surrounding provision of wheelchairs for people over 25 stone.
A recent seminar held by the Scottish Seating and Wheelchair Group, which includes representatives from the five centres as well as wheelchair users, highlighted the need for further discussion within the Scottish Rehabilitation Technology Providers Forum (SCOTRET) of the issues surrounding provision of wheelchairs for people over 25 stone.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-12524 by reference.