Active wheelchairs customised for you

We work with you to find and customise an Active Wheelchair that perfectly fits your personality and lifestyle

What we offer

Support with NHS PWB vouchers
Free home assessments and demos
Try before you buy
Customisable active wheelchairs
Expert staff trained by OTs and physios

What we provide

3 year warranty and callouts included
12 months of free adjustments
A dedicated engineering team
Optional insurance for extra cover

1. Initial consultation

Speak with an expert to discuss your needs and get tailored product advice
2. Free at home assessment

A 90-minute visit where you try up to 3 chairs and complete your prescription.
3. Order and customisation

Your chosen chair is customised with features and extras just for you

4. Delivery and setup

We deliver, set up your chair, and show you how to use it confidently
5. Aftercare

Friendly support whenever you need help or have questions

Discover your perfect chair with a free, no obligation, home assessment

We make finding the perfect Active Wheelchair fun and easy. One of our experts will come to you with at least three chairs to try. The detailed personal assessment lasts around 90 minutes and we complete the prescription form.

Active wheelchairs frequently asked questions

Are active wheelchairs heavy?

Our active wheelchair range varies greatly, but rest assured we will find the right chair for you. With the new technology coming into the mobility industry, we can now provide full carbon fibre frames weighing as little as 3.5kg.

What’s right for me, folding or rigid?

It all depends on your lifestyle, both have advantages and disadvantages. For example, a folding chair is very compact, making it ideal for storage or small cars. They’re also very easy to fold and unfold because they are based on cross frames. A rigid chair also has many benefits, without the cross frame the chair can be much lighter, and without the nuts and bolts, the chair becomes more roll efficient, meaning it takes less energy to move.

Is there any training needed to use an active wheelchair?

There is no formal or legal training needed, however there are many tips and tricks our experts can help you identify.

How long does an assessment for an active wheelchair take?

Usually it would last around 90 minutes, however this can vary.

How do I know which product would suit my needs?

Our experts are on hand to offer you advice and we take multiple things into consideration when making suggestions for you to try. We can normally identify a selection of suitable products after a telephone consultation. Following this we will come to you with those products for you to have a try.

Do I have to pay VAT on active wheelchairs?

There is no VAT on medical products where the user has a chronic illness lasting longer than sixth months.

We did not like the idea of purchasing one from the internet as we wanted to see it and feel how comfortable it would be. You just never know what is going to be delivered! I would recommend and use Ability Plus again