Wheelchairs
In Camden, wheelchairs are provided by the NHS Camden and Islington Wheelchair Service. If you have a long term physical disability that limits your mobility and you think you would benefit from having a wheelchair then please speak to your GP who can make a referral. Physiotherapists, community nurses and therapy assistants can also make a referral for you.
If you are known to Adult Social Care then they can also refer you to the wheelchair service.
If you are known to Adult Social Care and wish to be referred to the wheelchair service, complete the Camden Adult Social Care Referral Form.
If you are having difficulties completing the referral form, require urgent support, or are concerned about the immediate safety of a vulnerable person, please phone Contact Camden on 020 7974 4444, and when prompted, say ‘Adult Social Care’.
Manual and powered wheelchair loans from the NHS are assessed by an Occupational Therapist. If you wish, you can contact the wheelchair service directly for more information (e.g. for advice, or for a review). Note that they will not provide a wheelchair unless you are already known to them, or unless they have received a referral from a health and social care professional.
The NHS Camden and Islington Wheelchair Service are available on
Telephone: 020 3317 5040
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/community-services/camden-and-islington-wheelchair-service
If you live in Camden or Islington you may qualify to borrow a manual or electric wheelchair/scooter from ScootAbility. You can find out more about ScootAbility and how to apply.