Blatchford Ltd - Northamptonshire Orthotic and Wheelchair Services NHS Clinic
Address
Midsummer House, 5 Riverside Way, Bedford Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5NX
United Kingdom
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Description
Blatchford Ltd are a national independent, family-owned business that provides bespoke seating solutions, prosthetic technology and orthotic devices, and wheelchair services to the NHS and local authorities.
The wheelchair service is an integrated clinical and repair service. They provide a full and comprehensive free repair service should the NHS wheelchair develop a fault. An emergency out of hours service is also available. The clinical service includes wheelchair and special searing assessments for children and adults with mobility anmd postural needs. They can also provide pressure cushions and accessories for wheelchairs and buggies. Blatchford provide a full and comprehensive free repair service, should your NHS wheelchair develop a fault. An emergency out of hours service is also available, telephone 01536 511 025 for details.Blatchfords attend both Northampton and Kettering General Hospital and attend paediatric physiotherapy clinics as well as the orthopaedic clinics. They also attend the special schools in the county.
Those residents who have a Northamptonshire GP can self-refer for a manual (non-powered) wheelchair if they have a long term condition where they need an indoor and outdoor wheelchair. More complex needs will need a GP referral. Short term loans can be obtained from the British Red Cross.
- Cost
- Contact provider for cost details
- Locality
- Brackley Area
- Daventry Area
- Northampton Area
- Towcester Area
- West Northamptonshire
- Northamptonshire
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 100 years
- Referral route
- GP or Healthcare Referral
- For people with
- Physical Disabilities
- Eligibility criteria
- Health Condition
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider category
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
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Last updated 10 October 2024