Help with walking

If you are finding it difficult to walk around inside your home and feel that you need a walking stick or frame, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Community Healthcare has a Community Rehabilitation Team who may be able to help you.

They can visit you to carry out an assessment to see which walking aid would suit you. They will also show you how to use this safely. Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Community Healthcare also has a Wheelchair Service which provides manual or powered wheelchairs for people who require a wheelchair due to a permanent condition which leaves them immobile. They can also provide wheelchairs for a short term loan. They will carry out a full assessment for people with complex disabilities and mobility problems. Please contact your GP, therapist or nursing team and ask them to make a referral to this service. The British Red Cross Society may also be able to provide wheelchairs and other equipment for short term use.

Please note: Wigan Council will only assess you for a ramp if you are unable to step in or out of your home. If you purchase a scooter or wheelchair yourself to help you get out and about then you would also be expected to purchase your own ramp if needed.

Useful contacts

Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Bevan House, 17 Beecham Court, Smithy Brook Road, Pemberton, Wigan WN3 6PR
Phone: 01942 482630
Web: www.alwch.nhs.uk
Email: enquiries@alwch.nhs.uk

British Red Cross Society
Address: Unit 4a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NT
Phone: 01204 396620
Web: www.redcross.org.uk
Email: information@redcross.org.uk