Powerchairs in Scotland - home demonstrations available.

We are Scotland’s leading supplier of electric wheelchairs and powerchairs and we stock a wide range of models to suit a variety of conditions and user requirements.

Our Product Specialist Alan Fergusson offers home assessments throughout Scotland or you can visit our mobility showroom in Loanhead - just 30 minutes from Edinburgh.

Alan will carry out an in-depth assessment and will liaise with your health professional to provide the perfect powerchair for you or your child.

We supply an excellent range of powerchairs / electric wheelchairs from highly regarded manufacturers including:

We have models to suit your exact specification and lifestyle including:

• Indoor powerchairs for use around the house or workplace.
• Outdoor powerchairs for road use.
• Standing powerchairs to engage in eye level conversation.
• Crash tested powerchairs for occupied use in a moving vehicle.

We also supply an excellent range of folding powerchairs / electric wheelchairs that are compact and lightweight. They can be easily folded and lifted into the boot of your car or taken on a plane. Equipped with airline approved lithium batteries and come with airline certificate.

HOME DEMONSTRATION AVAILABLE IN SCOTLAND

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We have been a family business since 1846.

Permobil Powerchairs

Permobil M3 Corpus Powerchair

Permobil M3 Corpus Mid-Wheel Powerchair follows your natural body movements, giving you a stable and comfortable driving experience.

You can sit longer, reach further and gives you the freedom and independence to do more.

The terrific corpus seating system is completely customisable and proven to help reduce the risk of developing pressure sores.

With the possibility of no less than five power seating functions including active height & active reach, coupled with three programmable seat memories, your comfort and well-being is assured.

Key features

• Active Height – Thanks to the active height seat elevation feature you speak to people eye-to-eye.
• Active reach – the m-series active reach function means you can get closer to things that matter to you. Offering you greater independence.
• Ultimate comfort – The suspensions offers you maximum comfort and stability keeping all six wheels in contact with the ground. Smooth movement over obstacles and grip on slopes – you can travel with ease indoors and out.
• Caster glide – The M3 has a small footprint with glide front casters providing exceptional manoeuvrability and steering. You can turn with full footplate clearance, even at 90 degree leg rest angle.

Specification 

• Seat height 450 mm
• Seat height with electric seat lift 450–750 mm
• Max. user weight 150 kg
• Seat width 420–570 mm (by 50 mm)
• Seat depth 370–570 mm (by 25 mm)
• Backrest width 360/410/460/510 mm
• Backrest height 470, 545–670 mm (by 25 mm)
• Distance between armrests 380–480/480–580 mm
• Backrest angle – adjustable 120°(manual),150° & 180°(power)
• Armrest height 185–320 mm
• Legrest angle – adjustable 90°–180°
• Range 30 km*
• Max. speed 10 km/h
• Turning in corridor 1100 mm
• Obstacle capability 50-75 mm
• Electric tilt adjustment (posterior) 50°
• Electric tilt adjustment (anterior)** 10°/20°
• Crash tested

Permobil F5 VS Standing Powerchair

Permobil F5 Corpus VS Standing Wheelchair is a powerful front wheel drive powerchair with the terrific corpus seat.

This seating system is designed to effectively support the clinical, functional and lifestyle needs of active users.

The vertical stander (VS) offers an innovative new way of standing, allowing you to choose from 2 positions: Sit-to-stand and Lay-to-stand.

The F5 Corpus VS is equipped with a wide range of features to give you greater independence and freedom and provides comfort and stability when you stand and drive both indoors and outdoors.

Driving control options available for non-joystick users as well as seperate controls for carers.

For transport purposes, the upper part of the backrest can be removed to reduce the overall size of the wheelchair.

Key features

• Comfort – The ergonomically designed Corpus seating system offers maximum comfort.
• Stability – Powered self-adjusting support wheels offer stability and comfort while standing and driving over obstacles.
• Stand and drive – Choose between Sit-to-stand or Lay-to-stand, or have both!
• Control – Driving and seat positioning controls. Equipped with full colour LCD display with memory functions, speedometer and clock.
• Independence – The FS VS has the capability of raising you 35cm. The seat elevator gives users greater freedom and independence.
• Performance – Powerful new motors combined with front wheel drive and ESP (Enhanced Steering Performance) give you speed and freedom of movement to go wherever you want.
• Permobil also offers special made-to-measure solutions to suit your individual needs and requirements.

Specification 

• Seat height 450 mm
• Seat height with electric seat lift 450–800 mm
• Max. user weight 136 kg
• Seat width 420–570 mm (by 50 mm)
• Seat depth 370–570 mm (by 25 mm)
• Backrest width 360/410/460/510 mm
• Backrest height 470, 545–670 mm (by 25 mm)
• Distance between armrests 380–480/480–580 mm
• Backrest angle – adjustable 120°(manual),150° & 180°(power)
• Armrest height 185–320 mm
• Legrest angle – adjustable 90°–180°
• Range 25–35 km*
• Max. speed 12 km/h
• Turning in corridor 1140 mm
• Obstacle capability 70–100 mm
• Electric tilt adjustment (posterior) 50°
• Crash tested

Quickie Powerchairs

Quickie Q700F Front Wheel Drive Powerchair

Quickie Q700 F front wheel drive powerchair from Sunrise Medical.

Quickie's most advance front wheel drive powerchair. Enjoy great outdoor performance and excellent indoor manoeuvrability with the latest technology to keep you safely on-track. Offers great outdoor performance with good indoor manoeuverability, and the best stability on steep declines.

Key features

• Innovative Spirit Level technology and all-round suspension ensures optimal comfort on all four wheels.
• Experience the amazing SEDEO® ERGO, the biomechanical seating system that mirrors your body’s natural position for an ideal seated position at all times, even during transitions!
• Stay connected with the world around you with a selection of easy-to-use controls
• Personalise your drive with Quickie's patented assignable buttons and 6 seated memory positions.
• The optional Gyro-Tracking System automatically detects and corrects the smallest deviation from your direction. By providing a pin-point accurate drive, it’ll reduce the number of physical or cognitive actions required to keep you on-track.
• Large wheels, powerful high torque 4-pole motors powering speeds of 6, 8, 10 or 13 kph and a choice of 60 or 80 Ah batteries to maximise your range.

Options

Sedeo Ergo Intelligent seating

• First class seating specifically designed for you with patented biometric repositioning is more effective than any other standing wheelchair seating system.
• Anti shear backrest.
• Biometric repositioning - smooth effortless motion when you move from reclined to seated position.

6 programmable positions 

• There is no need to waste time navigating through menus to find the seat position you need.

Control at your fingertips

• Seamlessly take control of your environment using the integrated Infra Red functionality. Control your TV, docking stations and other home entertainment systems easily via your joystick.
• Control your phone, computer, tablet and any other Bluetooth and i-devices with this useful optional extra. Connect and control up to four devices.
• Change the function on any button on your joystick to any command you desire, thanks to Quickie's patented assignable buttons.

Specification 

Quickie Q700M Mid Wheel Drive Powerchair

Quickie Q700M Mid Wheel Drive Powerchair from Sunrise Medical. Quickie's most advance mid wheel drive powerchair providing the most comfortable and responsive ride to date. Superior indoor manoeuvrabilty and intuitive driving making navigating those tight, compact spaces effortless.

Key features

• Innovative Spirit Level technology and all-round suspension ensures optimal comfort on all four wheels.
• Upgrade to the amazing SEDEO® ERGO, the biomechanical seating system that mirrors your body’s natural position for an ideal seated position at all times, even during transitions!
• Stay connected with the world around you with a selection of easy-to-use controls Personalise your drive with Quickie's patented assignable buttons and 6 seated memory positions.
• The optional Gyro-Tracking System automatically detects and corrects the smallest deviation from your direction. By providing a pin-point accurate drive, it’ll reduce the number of physical or cognitive actions required to keep you on-track.
• Large wheels, powerful high torque 4-pole motors powering speeds of 6, 8, 10 or 13 kph and a choice of 60 or 80 Ah batteries to maximise your range.

Options

Sedeo Ergo Intelligent seating

• First class seating specifically designed for you with patented biometric repositioning is more effective than any other standing wheelchair seating system.

Anti shear backrest

• Biometric repositioning - smooth effortless motion when you move from reclined to seated position.

6 programmable positions

• There is no need to waste time navigating through menus to find the seat position you need.

Control at your fingertips

• Seamlessly take control of your environment using the integrated Infra Red functionality.
• Control your TV, docking stations and other home entertainment systems easily via your joystick.
• Control your phone, computer, tablet and any other Bluetooth and i-devices with this useful optional extra.
• Connect and control up to four devices.
• Change the function on any button on your joystick to any command you desire, thanks to Quickie's patented assignable buttons.

Specification 

Quickie Q500R Rear Wheel Drive Powerchair

Quickie Q500R Rear Wheel Drive Powerchair from Sunrise Medical.

A rugged, robust and responsive electric wheechair. The rear wheel drive is a stable base with good climbing ability - great for exploring the outdoors. Its compact chassis and tight turning circle offers great indoor use. Ultra-reliable high torque 4-pole motors powering speeds of up to 8mph and a choice of 60 or 80 Ah batteries to maximise your range up to 25 miles. All round suspension - both wheels are connected by a pivot bar that absorbs the natural pull to to one side. Excellent manoeuvrability - easy to handle and intuitive drive due to the wheel position. Low seat height provides good access to wheelchair adapted vehicles and under tables.

Options

Sedeo Ergo Intelligent seating

• First class seating specifically designed for you with patented biometric repositioning is more effective than any other standing wheelchair seating system.

Anti shear backrest

• Biometric repositioning - smooth effortless motion when you move from reclined to seated position.

6 programmable positions

• There is no need to waste time navigating through menus to find the seat position you need.

Control at your fingertips

• Seamlessly take control of your environment using the integrated Infra Red functionality.
• Control your TV, docking stations and other home entertainment systems easily via your joystick.
• Control your phone, computer, tablet and any other Bluetooth and i-devices with this useful optional extra.
• Connect and control up to four devices.
• Change the function on any button on your joystick to any command you desire, thanks to Quickie's patented assignable buttons.

Specification 

Quickie Q500M Mid Wheel Drive Powerchair

The Q500 series offers the best performing drive bases in its class, all offering a rigid and responsive ride matched by increased stability over a variety of terrains. Additional enhancements mean that you will have the confidence and capability to go further than ever before. Mid-wheel drives provide the best all-round base with unmatched manoeuvrability, the smallest footprint and the most compact turning circle, making it extremely intuitive to drive and control and offering excellent traction and stability indoors and out. Enjoy a smooth and stable ride, even over rough terrain, with QUICKIE's patented all-wheel suspension - six independently suspended wheels absorb all those bumps.

QUICKIE's anti-pitch technology eliminates pitching on slopes, and with all your weight located directly above the drive wheel to maximise traction you've never been in a safer driving position. With ultra-reliable high torque 4-pole motors powering speeds of 6, 8, 10 or 13 kph and a choice of 60 or 80 Ah batteries to maximise your range (up to 25 miles), you can always travel in confidence with the Q500 M. Turning on its own axis, enjoy intuitive driving and excellent manoeuvrability in tight compact spaces with its narrow (620 mm) base and a 560-630 mm turning radius. Also, easily sit under tables and access Wheelchair Adaptive Vehicles (WAVs) with a low seat height from just 415 mm QUICKIE's anti-pitch technology eliminates pitching on slopes, and with all your weight located directly above the drive wheel to maximise traction you've never been in a safer driving position.

Options

Customise your seating:

• The SEDEO PRO seating system combines a highly adjustable and configurable seating frame with an excellent choice of support options, including a wide range of SEDEO PRO seat cushions and backrests for mild to medium clinical needs. The SEDEO PRO is very comfortable to use and enhances user independence in life.

Control at your fingertips:

• Control your environment with the Q500 M SEDEO PRO and its advanced controller technology. Available with the reliable VR2 control and the superior R-Net advanced joystick, the large, easy-to-read HD display and simple to control paddle switches allow for intuitive operation.

Specification 

Quickie Q100R Rear Wheel Drive Powerchair

The Quickie Q100 is a rear wheel drive powerchair available without any assessment or prescription. It is a 4mph Powerchair and at just 53cm wide it is ideal for use indoors - but can also be used outside. The seat width and depth has a range of adjustment and it is available with red, green or blue accents.

Standard base specification:

• Weight without batteries: 65kg
• Weight with batteries: 90kg
• Maximum user weight: 125kg
• Seat type: Sling seat and sling back

Seat size range:

• Seat width 43cm +5cm (outward via armrest, inward using accessory in-rig kit)
• Seat depth 41cm to 51cm
• Seat to floor height: 47cm
• Fixed tilt: Set at 3 degrees (adjustable 0, 3 or 6 degrees)
• Standard sling seat included
• Seat cushion: 5cm seat cushion included
• Lapstrap included
• Uni 80 degree with angle adjustable footplates and heel loop
• Padded 5 strap TA backrest
• Angle adjustable fold down pack (0, 4, 8 and 12 degrees as options)
• One piece push handle
• Back rest height - 46cm / 18"
• Backrest width - 43cm / 17"
• Single post height and depth adjustable armrests
• Comfort armrest pads
• Adjustable side guard (8cm)
• Drive wheels 12" solid knobby (Black)
• Castors 8" solid (Black)
• Battery is 50Ah and 8A charger
• Matt Black chassis
• ISO Transit package
• Swing away controller mounted on right side
• VR2 Joystick and 60A VR2 Module
• 2-pole 6kph motors - 4mph speed

Folding electric wheelchairs / powerchairs

Folding electric wheelchairs or folding powerchairs offer you convenience and portability. They can be folded and placed into the boot of your car or brought travelling with you.

We offer folding electric wheelchairs that open and close manually and also folding electric wheelchairs that open and close automatically.

Speak to a Product Specialist today on 0131 440 3929 and arrange your free, no obligation home demonstration - we supply to anywhere in the UK and Ireland.

Foldachair D09 Folding Electric Wheelchair

FOLDACHAIR ® D09 Lightweight folding electric wheelchair with 18 inch seat width, 12.5 inch rear wheels and 120kg max user weight.

The FOLDACHAIR® D09 is suited for both indoor and outdoor use thanks to its large 12.5 inch rear wheels. Fitted with 2 removable 24V 6AH Lithium battery packs which give a maximum range of around 13 miles subject to use. Perfect for transportation in the boot of your car, or taking on holidays on airplane / cruise ships, trains etc.The FOLDACHAIR® D09 folds in 5 seconds and is lightweight for lifting into and out of the boot of your car.

• Gross weight 28.7kg (including batteries)
• Net weight 25.7kg (without batteries)  
• Choice of 6 frame colours!
• 3 Year frame warranty
• 12 month parts warranty incl. Batteries

Do you need Attendant Control?

We offer a bracket that allows a carer to use the joystick easily.

Foldachair D10 Ezi Fold Folding Electric Wheelchair

FOLDACHAIR ® D10 Ezi Fold Lightweight folding electric wheelchair with 18 inch seat width, 12 inch rear wheels and 150kg max user weight.

The D10 Ezi Fold model has a roomier seat than the D09 as the width between the armrests is 20". Suited for both indoor and outdoor use thanks to its large 12 inch rear wheels. Fitted with 2 removable 24V 7AH Lithium battery packs which give a maximum range of around 17 miles subject to use. Perfect for transportation in the boot of your car, or taking on holidays on airplane / cruise ships, trains etc. The FOLDACHAIR® D10 Ezi Fold folds in 5 seconds and is lightweight for lifting into and out of the boot of your car

• Gross weight 27.86kg (including batteries)
• Net weight 25.2kg (without batteries)
• 3 Year frame warranty
• 12 month parts warranty incl. Batteries

Do you need Attendant Control?

We offer a bracket that allows a carer to use the joystick easily.

Technical Specification 

• Seat width 460 mm / 18"
• Seat depth 430 mm / 17"
• Width between armrests 515 mm / 20.1"
• Seat height 515mm / 20.3"
• Unfolded measurements 37"x 24.8" x 38.2" (In mm = 940mm x 630mm x 970mm)
• Folded dimensions 24.8 x 13.4 x 30.7" (In mm 630mm x 340mm x 780mm)
• Range of 17 miles
• Airline friendly 2 x 24 V x 7Ah Lithium batteries
• Charging time 6-8hours
• Chargeable on or off board
• Reliable and precise battery-life indicator
• Max User weight 150 kg / 23.6 stone
• Lightweight aluminum-alloy frame, only 27.86kg including 2 x batteries
• 25.2kg with batteries removed
• Front tyres 8" PU solid
• Rear tyres 12" PU solid
• 4 MPH max speed
• Climbing slope 12"
• Reliable, easy to use 360 degree joystick controller
• Two quiet brushless motors for ultimate power (250W)
• Intelligent electromagnetic brake (electronic regenerative disc brake) to ensure passenger safety

Freedom Chair Folding Electric Wheelchairs

Specification:

Our mobility showroom is in Loanhead - just 30 minutes from Edinburgh