Powerchairs for sale from a company with a long history of providing mobility aids and access solutions

The vast array of access solutions available online and on the high street can be overwhelming. Typing into a search engine ‘electric wheelchairs for sale’ generates hundreds of results. Where do you begin, and who can you trust? Then there is the sheer diversity of powerchairs for sale. Should you consider lightweight electric folding wheelchairs, or do you require a more robust option to cover rougher terrain for outdoor use? It can feel like you’re on your own, making a significant decision about a substantial expenditure that will have a profound impact on your quality of life.

Shire Mobility has been providing powered wheelchairs from its three branches for almost quarter of a century to clients in the Midlands and the south east of England. We are highly experienced in ensuring that each client’s individual needs are taken into account. Moreover, for most people, a significant investment in their independent living. Saving money is of course important, but to us, providing you

We accomplish this by taking the time to understand what limited mobility challenges they face, and then customising the right power chair for them. We undertake a detailed assessment for each client to ensure we fully understand your access requirements and how to meet them with the best solution. This means we don’t just source the most suitable power electric wheelchairs for our clients, but we also customise them so they become the ideal power chair for each individual.

An extensive range of chairs and powerchair accessories

We pride ourselves on offering one of the largest ranges of electric wheelchairs and also manual wheelchairs in the UK. This means we aren’t limited to providing our clients with what might only be a partial answer to their needs. We stock over ?? manufacturers of powerchairs and their accessories, so you can rest assured that we can pinpoint just the right powerchair for you. We have carefully curated our ranges to ensure that there is the widest spectrum of options available to you, that meets your specific requirements. So whatever is on your wishlist, be it cutting edge technology, long battery life, increased weight capacity we will find the perfect blend of functionality for you.

Your one-stop shop

Moreover, finding the right powerchair is just the start of our customer care journey with you. The critical step that many other providers overlook is customising each powerchair to your individual dimensions and unique requirements. This painstaking attention to detail ensures that not only are our clients delighted with their purchase, as our reviews above attest, but also that they will be comfortable and find using their powerchair a joy to operate. In addition, since we stcok a wide range of powerchair accessories we can ensure you’ll get the most from your purchase. So whether you threshold ramps or additional storage options, we can help.

Where to start?

You’re in expert hands, and we see the purchase of a power chair as just the beginning of our relationship with you. Many of our clients are repeat purchasers since we help with the after-care support of your power chair. This can include maintenance and repair, but may also involve further customisation or alteration of your chair should your circumstances or access needs change.

Powerchair FAQs

How many years does a power chair last?

This can vary considerably depending on the maintenance and care the power chair is given. Where and how a powerchair is used also plays its part, for instance greater uasge across rugged terrain may shorten its life. Other factors, for instance folding powerchairs may have more stress put on joints can also affect the longevity of powered wheelchairs. However, as a general rule your powerchair can look to last between 5-15 years.

What is the disadvantage of a power wheelchair?

Being more expensive than traditional electric wheelchairs is of course a downside. Other negatives is the sheer weight and bulk can make them difficult to transport. Their greater reliance on electrical systems can also mean that they can be more prone to electrical faults. Finally, many models inability to address outdoor situations, like crossing rough terrain can limit their accessibility.

What is the difference between a power chair and a power wheelchair?

This is often quite a complex question since electric wheelchairs and powerchairs are often used as interchangeable terms. In some respects, any electric wheelchair is a powerchair in the respect that it relies on electric power for it’s motion. However, powerchairs are frequently more dependent on electrical functions than purely just motion. This may include powered seating as well as tilt in space mechanisms or elevating seats for standing capabilities.

How do I choose a power chair?

Hopefully, if you have read this page, you will see that choosing a powerchair is hugely dependent on your requirements and circumstances. This will impact on the a wide range of features and characteristics you want from your powerchair. This can include drive type (see below), chair size, comfort, seating adjustability, hand controls, battery life, indoor or outdoor usage, portability and transportability. With such a wide range of factors, we would highly recommend using a mobility specialist with a vast experience in specifying and bespoking powerchairs.

What are the three types of power wheelchairs?

This can refer to two different types of categorisation. It can refer to the usage a powerchair has been designed for eg travel/portable, full-size and heavy duty. However, it can also refer to the drive type that a power chair uses eg rear wheel drive, mid-wheel drive and front wheel drive. Each of these drive types can have different handling characteristics to suit specific environments and user preferences.