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Wheelchair Skills

Master the skills you need for everyday independence.

From beginner skills to advanced manoeuvres, we’ll help you build confidence in your chair.

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Your Wheelchair

Learn the essential parts of your wheelchair and how you can keep it working safely and smoothly. Our expert guides cover wheelchair sizing, fitting and adjustments, empowering you to choose the right chair for your needs.

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Beginner Skills

Start here with our beginner wheelchair skills course. Learn the basics of chair control, including moving forward and reversing, to turning and parking.

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Nix, our skills trainer pulls along a smiling young wheelchair user for a ride. People look on smiling in the background of the sports hall

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Advanced Skills

Take your wheelchair skills to the next level. Learn how to master tricky manoeuvres like tackling ramps, opening doors and carrying objects.

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Back Wheel Balance Programme

Back wheel balance can help you build confidence and control. Learn the basics of back wheel control, including holding the position, moving backwards and tackling stairs.

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All the Know How...

Access all guides, articles and resources in one place. It’s everything you need to build knowledge, confidence and independence

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