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Wheelchair and seating assessment: what to ask

For an NHS wheelchair, seating or posture appointment.

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Wheelchair and seating assessment

For an NHS wheelchair, seating or posture appointment.

Child's name: Date: With:

Before the appointment

  • Measurements or photos of your car boot, front door and steps at home
  • Notes on where your child sits during the day now
  • Your child's other equipment (bring it if you can)

Questions to ask

  1. What does my child need from seating: support, comfort or independence?
  2. Which options do you suggest, and why?
  3. How long will it take to arrive?
  4. Will it adjust as my child grows?
  5. Can we use it at nursery or school too?
  6. Is a personal wheelchair budget available to help pay for a different model?
  7. Who do we call for repairs or adjustments?
  8. How often will my child be reviewed?
  9. What about positioning at night or in other chairs?

Notes

Information only, not medical advice. Always follow your child's own team. purasyndrome.app/checklists/seating/ · checked 1 Nov 2026