Borrow or hire a wheelchair
Address
36, British Red Cross, Pelham Rd, Gravesend, DA11 0HZ
What we do
The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire services across the UK.
We offer comfortable, safe, and reliable manual wheelchairs whether you’re looking for self-propelled or transit wheelchairs.
Find out about hiring a wheelchair for short term use, the types of wheelchairs available here.
The wheelchairs are suitable for anyone over the age of 5 and are available in a wide range of sizes, with fitted footrests as standard and free accessories such as leg elevators, cushions, and stump supports available to improve your comfort (subject to availability). You can hire a wheelchair for short-term use or we may be able to help you with a loan.
Wheelchair hire details:
- wheelchair hire for £22 a week with variable delivery and collection options available at an additional cost.
- free wheelchair accessories
- flexible hire periods (minimum hire period 1 week)
Making your booking:
To hire a wheelchair, you will need to know:
- measurements of the wheelchair user at their widest point (usually hips and thighs) and add 1” / 2.5cm for comfort
- weight of the wheelchair user
- accessories needed
Returning your wheelchair:
When your hire period has come to an end, please call us on 0300 456 1914 to extend your hire or email us at wheelchaircollections@redcross.org.uk to book a collection. You will need to include your:
- booking reference (BK)
- preferred date of collection (Between Monday to Friday)
- collection address.
Please ensure all items are returned, including your box (if applicable), cushions, leg elevators and footplates.
Be aware any missing or damaged items may incur a fee.