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Provision of Wheelchairs
This badge aims to help people who are working within social care to better understand the referral process for a wheelchair. It is important to remember that wheelchairs are mobility devices and should not be used as a replacement for appropriate static seating. This badge aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to complete a referral form for an appropriate patient.
The NHS wheelchair service has a responsibility to provide wheelchairs to patients that meet the criteria outlined in the link below. The range of devices available from the service includes the following:
- Manual wheelchairs (attendant/occupant propelled) and Children’s buggies.
- Powered Wheelchairs – indoor only, indoor/outdoors. Special control systems can be included.
- Specialist Seating – pressure management, postural control. Seating is provided primarily for use within wheelchair systems issued by the service.
It is important to remember that wheelchairs are mobility devices and should not be used as a replacement for appropriate static seating. This badge aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to complete a referral form for an appropriate patient.
To achieve this badge you must:
- Read page 24 of the Protocol for the Provision of Equipment in Care Home Document.
- Read the appropriate wheelchair criteria e.g. Attendant manual, occupant manual etc. Rehabilitation Technology Information Service (ReTIS) (scot.nhs.uk)
- Watch NHS Highland video on how to measure for a wheelchair (3 mins) – Wheelchair assessment tool : measuring | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)
- Tell us about what you have learned from these activities (150 words min).
- Discuss what you have learned with someone (e.g. Line manager or colleague) and how you will apply this in practice and make a short note of this discussion. (50 words minimum).
This badge does not require you to hold any other badges however you may find it useful to complete Getting started with Open Badges & Writing Evidence for Open Badges if you are new to Open Badges.
You will need to submit a written statement, in response to the questions asked in the criteria. You can write your statement directly on the badge application form or paste a link to your own blog or portfolio.
We will also accept an audio or video submission if you prefer.
The evidence you submit will be viewable by anyone who you show your badge to. Do not include confidential or private information within your submission.
Badge issuer
Scottish Social Services Council
Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
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I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
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