Many wheelchair users are independent however some rely on others. The right wheelchair can prevent injury to carers. NHS Wheelchair and Seating Services across Scotland are currently undertaking modernisation. Clearly it is very important that the needs of users and unpaid carers are taken into account in this process.
Research into the needs of unpaid carers of wheelchair users has been set up in partnership between NHS Fife, PAMIS, Fife Carers Centre, and Dundee University to particularly look at carers’ needs.
A confidential questionnaire will be sent to a sample of Fifers using NHS wheelchairs. The researchers also want to hear from carers of people with privately purchased wheelchairs. Contact Hannah Young H.Young@dundee.ac.uk. Tel: 01382 385154
The research is being resourced by Fife Carers Information Strategy funded by Scottish Government. The results should be relevant across Scotland.
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