NHS Wheelchair Voucher Scheme
If you qualify for an NH wheelchair Voucher and would like Gravelles Mobility & Lifestyle Ltd to supply your wheelchair please contact us on 01446 71 33 44 and we will try to make the necessary arrangements with your local NHS trust.
Suffolk NHS Primary Care Trust
This Voucher Scheme for the supply of Manual Wheelchairs is now fully operational in most Wheelchair Centres. The scheme was introduced by the Government to provide extra funding for NHS Wheelchair Services to increase the choice in provision for wheelchair users.
Under the new scheme disabled people have three choices:-
The NHS Option
A standard manual wheelchair supplied free of charge that meets the users basic mobility needs. The chair remains the property of the NHS and will be eligible for free maintenance from the local wheelchair service contractor appointed to run the maintenance and repair service.
The Partnership Option
Where a user wishes to have the security of NHS maintenance and repair services, they can choose to contribute to the cost of a wheelchair from a range of Manual chairs selected by the Wheelchair Service. The wheelchair user will be required to meet the additional cost of the wheelchair to the approved supplier. The NHS will own the chair and be responsible for its maintenance and repair.
The Independent Option
The user can choose and purchase any manual wheelchair from the approved supplier such as Gravelles Ltd. The user will own the chair and be responsible for its maintenance and repair. The voucher will include an amount towards the chairs repair and maintenance.
Approved Suppliers
You can confirm Gravelles Ltd are approved suppliers by contacting :-
Suffolk Primary Care Trust,
Wheelchair Services,
Disability Resource Centre,
4 Bunting Road,
Bury St Edmonds,
IP32 7BX
Tel 01284 74 88 44
Voucher Period
The average period should be about five years, however, the users clinical condition should always be taken into account in deciding an appropriate period for the voucher.
Not Included
Powered wheelchairs, pressure relieving cushions and special seating systems will continue to be supplied by the Wheelchair Service. Until further notice.
VAT
A wheelchair provided under the Partnership Option remains the property of the NHS and is subject to VAT (the VAT element should be paid by the NHS Trust who will own the chair). Wheelchairs provided under the Independent Option will be zero rated under item 2 of group 12 of schedule 8 of the VAT Act 1994.
How to apply
Existing users of the NHS Wheelchair Service should contact their local Wheelchair Assessment Centre directly and request an assessment for an alternative chair under the Partnership or Independent Options, New applicants should contact their GP or therapist who can send a referral to the service. Also enquire with them if Gravelles Ltd can supply your new wheelchair, If not ask Why? And get them to contact us directly on the contact numbers below.
If you need more information:
Tel: 0144 6 71 33 44
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