Narrow wheelchair

Everyday living
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I am due to go on a canal holiday with extended family in July. I am a lot worse than when it was booked and now use a wheelchair full time. I know that I can be bodily lifted on and off the boat if necessary but I am worried about moving within the boat, from bed to toilet to table. Does anyone have ideas of a narrow wheelchair (boats have about 20 inches width on corridor) or anything that could help please? I am getting really concerned and thinking I shouldnt go. Thanks

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Perhaps a travel wheelchair would do the job. They are used on planes, so why not boats?
It might be worth asking the boat rental people if one can be arranged.

Enjoy a lovely holiday.

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Hi there,
You can rent travel wheelchairs but it might be cheaper to buy second hand. I just searched for you on eBay.

There is one for sale here.

It’s 20 inch seat
£75 plus delivery

Have a great holiday it’s really important!
Best,
Jill

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As Ebay do not actually sell the goods, you need to check if you have to pay return costs if not suitable. It’s also possible to get a grant towards a wheelchair from either your local branch or from Head Office irrespective of whether you are a member of the MS Society or not.

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Also, the wheelchair is in an auction with starting bid of £75, it could finish up selling for more. Having had manual chairs for 20 years and now an electric wheelchair for 6 years. The photo’s make it look only worth £75 or less.