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Pushchair for large 6 year old Austsic Child

NAS79340

Hello, can any one help? I need an extra strong pushchair for severely Autistic 6 year old who is too large and strong for traditional pushchair and it's too unsafe and disregulating for him to walk in some places. OT said he needs a buggy but the medical ones are not now available unless there's an actual physical disability. Does anyone have any ideas/advice?

Thankyou. 

  • Hiya, 

    Literally just Google to find what type/brand you might like. I researched for like a month and just ordered one that I thought I might like. 

    I love mine

  • in reply to Lau

    Oh sorry I’ve just read your message again, that they won’t provide one for you. Can you appeal the decision? If you receive benefits you could apply to family fund. There’s a charity Caudwell children who may be able to assist you? 

  • Mobiquip XL pushchair & The McLaren elite are both pretty similar and are excellent very strong are are suitable until 12 years: 

    If you ask your GP or OT to put a referral into the NHS wheel chair service they should provide you with a Mobiquip XL free of charge. 

  • NAS79340 said:
    OT said he needs a buggy but the medical ones are not now available unless there's an actual physical disability.

    There are some charities that get this sort of equipment second hand (or surplus stock) - Mobility Foundation seems high on the search engine results (I have no connection to them).

    It may be worth reaching out, especially if you have a specific model of buggy that has been recommended.

    You can also try eBay as this stuff sometimes turns up on there, but there will be a number of risks on its condition I expect.

    Relying on the NHS is likely to go nowhere unfortunately so charities are the best alternative.