[Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
[Apologies to anyone on Hants who has already received this message] Hmm, OT doesn't really go far enough to describe this request... Perhaps if I promise to add on a mini-itx pc running Linux I can drag it /vaguely/ back on-topic! Anyway, does anyone have a reliable mobility scooter sitting idle they can either lend, lease or sell me for my son? Ideally I am looking for something between the tiddly 3-wheelers and the great big 8mph road-worthy efforts, i.e. a reasonably compact 4mph class 2 pavement job, but right now I'll consider anything! He's started uni in Southampton and is really struggling with getting around - he has cerebral palsy and generally walks with two sticks. He got on fine at school and college where everything was on one site, but is struggling with getting between halls and the various buildings where is course is held. He is finding the taxis somewhat unreliable and the walk just a bit too much for him plus a bagful of books. He's due to get a Disabled Student's Allowance grant toward mobility, but it hasn't come through yet and money's a bit tight as we also have another one going off to uni next week - his twin sister. If you can help, or if you know of somewhere I can buy or lease a good used device I'd be very grateful. Sean -- music, film, comics, books, rants and drivel: www.funkygibbins.me.uk -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
hi Sean, > If you can help, or if you know of somewhere I can buy or lease a good > used device I'd be very grateful. there is a specialist shop in Ferndown, in the shopping centre (sorry, don't know name or details), another in Bournemouth (Christchurch Road, near Horseshoe Commons). -- regards, jr. time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
On Wed, 2010-09-22 at 10:36 +0100, jr wrote: > hi Sean, > > > If you can help, or if you know of somewhere I can buy or lease a good > > used device I'd be very grateful. > > there is a specialist shop in Ferndown, in the shopping centre (sorry, > don't know name or details), another in Bournemouth (Christchurch > Road, near Horseshoe Commons). > The ferndown one is on the Old A31 going East-West- It is called 'Sensibility' or something like that. There is one just south of the Fleetsbridge roundabout going in to Poole. There is also a Mobility shop in Wimborne on the B3081(?) Leigh Road at the bottom of St. John's Hill. There is also one in Wimborne at the Riverside, accessible from the Somerfields car park. Whether any of them rent I don't know. Peter -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
Hi Sean, My wife has worked at So'ton Uni in the past, and said immediately that you or he should approach the Centre for Assistive Technology, which is part of the University's Student Support Services. I'll try and chase up a website ref. best regards victor -- regards, Victor Churchill, Bournemouth -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
On 22/09/10 15:18, Victor Churchill wrote: > Hi Sean, > > My wife has worked at So'ton Uni in the past, and said immediately > that you or he should approach the Centre for Assistive Technology, > which is part of the University's Student Support Services. I'll try > and chase up a website ref. > > best regards > > victor Cheers Victor, will get on to that now. Sean -- music, film, comics, books, rants and drivel: www.funkygibbins.me.uk -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
On 22 Sep 2010, at 16:25, Sean Gibbins wrote: > On 22/09/10 15:18, Victor Churchill wrote: >> Hi Sean, >> >> My wife has worked at So'ton Uni in the past, and said immediately >> that you or he should approach the Centre for Assistive Technology, >> which is part of the University's Student Support Services. I'll try >> and chase up a website ref. >> >> best regards >> >> victor > > Cheers Victor, will get on to that now. The mobility centre in Wareham definitely rents scooters and motorised chairs. They've been great when we've had problems - http://www.purbeckmobility.com/. Just in case the uni takes time to sort. Adrian -- http://quietstars.com adri...@quietstars.com twitter.com/adrianh t. +44 (0)7752 419080 skype adrianjohnhoward del.icio.us/adrianh -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
On 26/09/10 23:57, Adrian Howard wrote: > On 22 Sep 2010, at 16:25, Sean Gibbins wrote: > >> On 22/09/10 15:18, Victor Churchill wrote: >>> Hi Sean, >>> >>> My wife has worked at So'ton Uni in the past, and said immediately >>> that you or he should approach the Centre for Assistive Technology, >>> which is part of the University's Student Support Services. I'll try >>> and chase up a website ref. >>> >>> best regards >>> >>> victor >> Cheers Victor, will get on to that now. > The mobility centre in Wareham definitely rents scooters and motorised > chairs. They've been great when we've had problems - > http://www.purbeckmobility.com/. Just in case the uni takes time to sort. > > Adrian Hi Adrian, I followed up on Vic's suggestion and got in touch with Access Solent, part of Student Support Services. They recommended we go to a drop in session later this week, but as Sam's need was a bit more urgent than that we found a local guy through googling who was initially cheap, but also turned out to be decent and professional. We ended up spending £800 on a new machine which, having tested it in the city centre for a couple of days, seems ideally suited to purpose, i.e. will sustain a medium-to-fast walking pace over 6 or 7 miles without charging and is small enough to get into Sam's room. We looked at rental to tide us over until Sam's Disabled Student's Allowance came through, but it would have been cheaper to use cabs, although less convenient, admittedly. The DSA mobility grant will hopefully cover some of the cost of the scooter. Anyway, he's back at uni now having been patched up (he strained a big hip muscle last week and couldn't walk at all, let alone with his sticks), and I am back to worrying about him! His twin sister went off to Exeter this weekend and thankfully seems to have taken to uni life like a fish to water. Phew! Thanks to all, on- and off-list for their suggestions. Sean -- music, film, comics, books, rants and drivel: www.funkygibbins.me.uk -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
Re: [Dorset] [OT] Mobility Scooters
On 27/09/10 08:01, Sean Gibbins wrote: On 26/09/10 23:57, Adrian Howard wrote: On 22 Sep 2010, at 16:25, Sean Gibbins wrote: On 22/09/10 15:18, Victor Churchill wrote: Hi Sean, My wife has worked at So'ton Uni in the past, and said immediately that you or he should approach the Centre for Assistive Technology, which is part of the University's Student Support Services. I'll try and chase up a website ref. best regards victor Cheers Victor, will get on to that now. The mobility centre in Wareham definitely rents scooters and motorised chairs. They've been great when we've had problems - http://www.purbeckmobility.com/. Just in case the uni takes time to sort. Adrian Hi Adrian, I followed up on Vic's suggestion and got in touch with Access Solent, part of Student Support Services. > --cut-- Sean, I noticed a stall in Boscombe market on Thursday selling mobility scooters. Probably cheaper but not sure on warranty! John. -- -- Discover Linux - Open Source Solutions to Business and Schools http://discoverlinux.co.uk -- -- Next meeting: Bournemouth? TBD, Wednesday 2010-10-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://bit.ly/4sACa
